Learning Cantonese Through Popular Culture
Throughout the journey of language learning, culture is one indispensable and essential element in the learning process.
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.
Rumee Ahmed promoted to Full Professor of Islamic Law
We congratulate Rumee Ahmed on his promotion to Full Professor of Islamic Law!
Featured Course for Winter Term 2!
ASTU 202 (Canada, Japan and the Pacific: Political, Economic and Geographical Perspectives) takes an interdisciplinary approach to examine core geo-political, economic, and social forces that shape transpacific culture.
Congratulations to Christina Yi
We are delighted to announce and want to congratulate, Christina Yi of our Japanese faculty, on receiving her well-deserved tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor! Professor Yi has been a beloved member of our department since July of 2013. Click here to read her full bio of amazing achievements!
Q&A: Speaking Mandarin Chinese as a heritage or non-heritage learner
Did you know that Mandarin Chinese has four distinct spoken tones? As part of Asian Heritage Month, UBC’s Language Sciences program interviewed Qian Wang of our Chinese Faculty on creating a safe space for both heritage and non-heritage learners to share similar stories and challenges. Click to read more!
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.
Discovering Premodern Japan through Video
[youtube]https://youtu.be/6d6OY6iMp7g[/youtube] How did script and books arrive in Japan from the continent? Why does classical Japanese theatre often include scenes of travel? How was the body represented in Buddhist religious texts circulated in Japan? These are some of the questions being answered in visual ways by a team of researchers in Asian studies. Five scholars […]
Appointment of Sharalyn Orbaugh as Head, 2020-2023
UBC Asian Studies Department is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Sharalyn Orbaugh as the next Head of the Department. She will take up the role from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.
Asian Studies Senior Lecturer Qian Wang wins Killam Teaching Prize!
Qian Wang, Senior Lecturer in Chinese Applied Linguistics and Director of our Chinese Language Program has been awarded a 2019-20 Killam Teaching Prize.