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.
New Weekly Series: Chinese in 1 Minute
The Chinese Language Program is excited to introduce their new weekly series. Aiming to teach the practical basic of Chinese into condensed minute length lessons, follow along to enrich your vocabulary!
Josephine Chiu-Duke promoted to Full Professor
We congratulate Dr. Josephine Chiu-Duke in our Chinese faculty on her recent promotion! Specialising in traditional Chinese social, intellectual and cultural history, as well as twentieth-century Chinese fiction.
Meet our Students: Aaron Throness
This interview features fourth-year undergraduate student Aaron Throness, who will be graduating in May 2020. Aaron’s main academic interests are Mandarin and Classical Chinese; and the Late Imperial Chinese History
Video: Finding My Identity | Student Spotlight: Matthew Remedios
“Where are you from?” A question that seems simple but can often be hard to answer. Hear what third-year student Matthew Remedios has to say about the impact learning Chinese has had on his life so far.
Asian Studies Student Published in University of Toronto’s Snergy Journal
Aaron Throness, a fourth-year Asian Studies undergrad student, recently had his essay published in Snergy: The Journal of Contemporary Asian Studies hosted by the University of Toronto. Titled Isolation, Neglect, and Decay: A Study of the Ming Dynasty’s Coastal Consciousness, he investigates the precipitous decline of the Ming Dynasty’s coastal fortifications and its withdrawal from maritime affairs. Click […]
2019 汉语桥 “Chinese Bridge” BC – Mandarin Singing Contest
On November 16th, the 2019 Chinese Bridge Mandarin Singing Contest was held at the Roy Barnett Hall in UBC. The event attracted students from UBC and nine other universities and colleges to showcase students’ passion for learning through singing Chinese songs.
Dr. Christopher Rea Featured in “What Makes China Laugh?” with Kung Fu Komedy
Listen to Dr. Christopher Rea’s opening remarks about 5,000 years of Chinese comedy at a recent China Institute NYC panel.
2019 Global Seminar: CHIN234 Learning Chinese in a living classroom in Taiwan
In this year’s summer Global Seminar, UBC’s Chinese Language Program allowed students to learn Chinese in a living classroom in Taiwan. Each student was filled with unforgettable experiences!
Event Recap: 2019 UBC Language Day
In case you could not make it, our friends over at Chinese Language Program put together a small recap of their booth to give you a glimpse of UBC’s first ever “Language Day” event!