What is special about a university language course?
Are you thinking about taking a language course? If you’re deciding between a university offering versus a free automated online course, Dr. Qian Wang, Director of the Chinese Language Program and Associate Professor in Chinese Linguistics, explains what makes a university language course unique, how it benefits your Arts degree, and why it adds value to your journey of self-discovery.
Event Recap: UBC’s 12th annual Harjit Kaur Sidhu Memorial Program
On Thursday, April 7, the Department of Asian Studies and the Asian Library at the University of British Columbia hosted their 12th annual Harjit Kaur Sidhu Memorial Program, an event dedicated to celebrating the life of Harjit Kaur Sidhu. Harjit Kaur Sidhu was a passionate educator and advocate for Punjabi language and culture, and recognizing […]
Graduation Photos with Artona for Asian Studies Majors
Attention to all Asian Studies graduating students for spring 2022! We’d like to encourage you to schedule your graduate photos with Artona before March 30, 2022.
UBC Asian Studies Class of 2021 Graduates Yearbook
Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2021!
Asian Studies Statement on the Harjit Kaur Sidhu Memorial Event
We are now reviewing our options for rescheduling this annual event, either virtually or in person, once students have returned to campus in the fall.
Essay Competition for Punjabi language students
The Department of Asian Studies and the Asian Library at the University of British Columbia are pleased to announce the 2021 essay competition in Punjabi for Punjabi language students, in association with the Harjit Kaur Sidhu Memorial Program at UBC.
Introducing the new UBC Asian Studies LinkedIn page!
Keep in touch with fellow students and alumnni as well as upcoming jobs, news, events and more!
Congratulations to our Fall 2020 Graduates!
The Department of Asian Studies extends a huge congratulations to all of our Nov 2020 graduates. Click on the post to see all graduate and undergrad student names and to view our Graduation Reception presentation.
Asian Studies Spotlight: Danielle Barkley
Interested in what you can do with a degree in Asian Studies? In this issue’s Spotlight Interview Series, we have gone slightly rogue and interviewed Danielle Barkley, Graduate Career Educator with UBC’s Centre for Student Involvement & Careers (CSIC). Danielle holds a PhD from the Department of English at McGill University, has taught writing, rhetoric, and […]