Update about Courses for Term One in the 2020W Session
On May 11, President Santa J. Ono announced that the majority of UBC classes in Term 1 of the 2020W academic session (September to December 2020) will be offered online. In line with this, and for everyone’s health and safety, all Asian Studies courses (undergraduate and graduate) will be offered online in Term 1.
Farewell Message from Outgoing Departmental Head Ross King
After 12 years, Ross King shares some triumphs and tribulations from the top of the Asian Studies tree and gives a very warm welcome to incoming Head, Sharalyn Orbaugh.
Learning Cantonese Through Popular Culture
Throughout the journey of language learning, culture is one indispensable and essential element in the learning process.
Asian Studies Statement on Racial Violence and Racial Injustice
The Department of Asian Studies stands in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) on the UBC campus, in Canada, on this continent, and around the world in their demands for an end to systemic racism and racialized violence.
Congratulations to our graduates!
Asian Studies extends a huge congratulations to all of our graduates in the June 2020 ceremony. We hope that you feel justifiably proud of your incredible achievements!
Inspiration in Isolation – Bianca Chui
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Bianca is a third-year History major with a minor in Asian Studies, focusing on Japan. She is currently a WorkLearn assistant at the Centre for Japanese Research. Bianca intends to write her graduating thesis on themes of […]
Undergraduate Event Survey: What would you like to see in an Asian Studies webinar?
(Closing this Thursday night!) Thinking about majoring in Asian Studies? We’re is planning a June webinar that answers your questions! To help us plan your best online experience in attending, we’d love to hear your thoughts via our 2-minute survey.
NEW SERIES: Inspiration in Isolation
Good thing our department has thousands of years of history to draw upon when it comes to dealing with challenging times! Asian Studies faculty, staff and students are sharing their tips and challenges from working from home. Plus the best inspirational quotes.
Around the World in Six Tones: Exploring the Global Phenomenon of Cantonese Music
Professor Leo Shin was recently featured on UBC School of Music’s blog as part of a feature on Cantonese Music, a cross-listed course in both Asian Studies and Music, and part of a bigger umbrella of courses on Hong Kong offered at UBC. Click here to read the full article!
COVID-19 Update – Advancement in Language Programs
As part of our adjustments to the impact of COVID-19, any course requiring a grade of 60% or higher to be achieved in the pre-requisite course will now require a grade of 55% or higher.