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.
Event Recap – 2022 Asian Studies annual Careers Night (March 17)
On March 17th, we invited 8 Asian Studies alumni to share their university and post-grad experiences for our annual Asian Studies Careers Night. Calling in online from across Canada and Asia, alumni offered insights and advice to the next generation of Asian Studies students. Attendees included Asian Studies majors, minors, students from other disciplines, and prospective Asian Studies students.
A Guide to Majoring and Minoring in Asian Studies
Interested in declaring a major or minor in Asian Studies and curious where to start? Look no further! Here’s our start-up guide to declaring a program in Asian Studies and figuring out which track is right for you.
The Asian Studies main office is closed on Fridays in support of our new Green Day initiative
Starting this month the office staff will now be working remotely from home every Friday. Staff will still be reachable and able to assist via email, but the physical office in Room 607 of the Asian Centre will be closed.
Graduation Photos with Artona for Asian Studies Majors
Attention to all Asian Studies graduating students for spring 2022! We’d like to encourage you to schedule your graduate photos with Artona before March 30, 2022.
Event Recap – Asian Studies 60th Anniversary Celebration (December 6)
2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the Department of Asian Studies, one of deep cultural significance in a variety of Asian societies. On December 6th, the Department hosted a celebration in honour of this milestone.
Happy 60th Anniversary UBC Asian Studies – Photo Challenge Event
In celebration of its 60th anniversary this year, the Department of Asian Studies at UBC invites all UBC students and alumni to participate in the Happy 60th Anniversary UBC Asian Studies Photo Challenge Event! Students and alumni will have the opportunity to visit various Asia-related locations on the UBC campus and win a prize from UBC Asian Studies Department Merchandise