Department of Asian Studies

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What is special about a university language course?

Are you thinking about taking a language course? If you’re deciding between a university offering versus a free automated online course, Dr. Qian Wang, Director of the Chinese Language Program and Associate Professor in Chinese Linguistics, explains what makes a university language course unique, how it benefits your Arts degree, and why it adds value to your journey of self-discovery.

KORN students thrive in the 16th Annual Toronto Korean Speech Contest

The 16th Annual Toronto Korean Speech Contest, which was co-hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto and the Centre for the Study of Korea at University of Toronto, was held virtually on March 19, 2022.

Meet Our Students: Anh Luu

Interested in learning what you can do with a degree in Asian Studies? In our “Meet Our Students” interview series, we ask our students how they became interested in Asian Studies, their experience in our program, and their future academic and professional goals. Meet Anh Luu, who is in her final year of undergraduate studies in the Department of Asian Studies.

New Publication on choosing a research project that matters to you (and the world) by Dr. Christopher Rea

Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Rea on his newly co-authored book Where Research Begins: Choosing a Research Project That Matters to You (and the World) (University of Chicago Press)!

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Snake Oil: Snake Women in East Asia and Their Afterlives in Literature, Theatre, and Film

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Indian Connection in Hedayat’s The Blind Owl

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

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