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!
Event Recap: 2019 CHIN 233 Happy “Fun” Summer Vacation Travel Fair
On Wednesday, April 3, a mini exhibition was held for nearly 60 students taking the non-heritage-stream Chinese course CHIN 233. Through oral presentations and short videos, students promoted travel packages from their “fake” travel agencies.
Event Recap: 2019 BC “Chinese Bridge” Mandarin Speech Contest
On Saturday, March 16, more than 55 students, from 11 different universities and colleges, participated in this annual speech contest. This year, the contest challenged students to present speeches about the “fun and challenges in learning Chinese.”
Event Recap: 2019 UBC CHIN243 Documentary Festival － Stories About Us, By Us, For Us
On Friday, March 29, students, faculty, friends and family enjoyed the final documentaries and stories from CHIN 243 students.
2019 Chinese Poetry Night
On Thursday, February 28, the Chinese Language Program hosted the 2019 UBC Lantern Festival Chinese Poetry Night to celebrate the fifteenth day of the first Chinese lunar month at the UBC Asian Centre.
Event Recap: Chinese Language Program 2019 Volunteer’s Day
As the spirit of Valentine’s Day is to show appreciation and love to the ones we care about, the UBC Chinese Language Program created a raffle on the week of Valentines (February 13-15, 2019) for our volunteers to win prizes and thank them for their immense help towards the program.