Teaching Assistantships Now Open – Winter 2020
We’ve just opened applications for Winter 2020 Teaching Assistantship positions in our department – closing date to submit them is June 30!
Practice Your New Language Skills with UBC Tandem!
Learning a new language comes with many small “joys”. The first time you can read a full line of text and understand it. The first time you order a meal or a train ticket. And the first time you realise you can fully hold a conversation with a native speaker! “Everyone brings a lot of […]
Statement on Academic Freedom
In light of the recent developments in Hong Kong, as well as the on-going challenges in addressing the past and present elsewhere in Asia, the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia is reaffirming its support of UBC’s commitment to advancing academic freedom.
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.
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!
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.
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.