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.
Summer 2020 Term 1: PERS 400
Study modern Persian short stories from mid-19th century to present. Prequisite of either PERS 104 or PERS 300, or Persian heritage speakers with strong reading/writing skills.
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.
Alireza Ahmadian Lectures in Persian & Iranian Studies – Fall 2019 / Winter 2020 Schedule
Alireza Ahmadian Lectures in Persian & Iranian Studies Department of Asian Studies University of British Columbia FREE and open to the public! Time & Place (unless otherwise indicated): 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. || Room 120, C.K. Choi Building || 1855 West Mall || UBC|| V6T 1Z2 About the Alireza Ahmadian Lecture in Persian and […]