Artless Song Through Cherry Lips: Writing the Child in Colonial Korea
The magazine for young readers Ǒrini, published from 1923-1931, appeared at a time of political, social, and economic transformations taking place on the Korean peninsula. The ‘cultural rule’ implemented in the wake of the March First Uprisings of 1919 was accompanied by changes to the structure of the Korean family, the growth of public schooling, […]
Regarding Barrie Morrison by Ashok Aklujkar
REGARDING BARRIE MORRISON Ashok Aklujkar On an afternoon in the first week of October 1968, I returned to my apartment 1203 at 24 Peabody Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02138, to find my phone ringing. I had just met my Harvard adviser, Professor Daniel H.H. Ingalls, regarding the first chapter of my Ph.D. dissertation. I was elated […]
September 24th – Public Lecture Featuring Mr. Anna Hazare
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 4:00PM – 5:30PM Frederic Wood Theatre 6354 Crescent Road, UBC Campus Sponsors: Canada India Foundation, Canada India Education Society, UBC Asian Studies Mr. Hazare is a renowned activist and leader in the movement to promote rural development, increase government transparency, and put an end to instances of official corruption. In 2011, […]
The Dhahan International Punjabi Literature Prize
With readings by celebrated local authors Fauzia Rafique & Ajmer Rode, and scholar Nikky-Guninder kaur Singh
New Faculty: Gordan Djurdjevic
Dr. Gordan Djurdjevic, specializing in South Asia, will be joining our Department this fall. Bio: I completed my Ph.D. in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia in 2005 with a Thesis on the Nāth Yogis, approached from the perspective of esoteric studies. I continue to research and write on the […]
Celebrating the Life and Work of Dr. Barrie Morrison – Sept 21st
We invite you to join in celebrating the life and work of Dr. Barrie Morrison on September 21st. On Saturday, September 21st, the Institute of Asian Research will be holding a one-day symposium “Transnationalism, Gender, Labor and Migration in South and Southeast Asia” in honour of Dr. Barrie Morrison. All information on the symposium including the rsvp link can be […]
September 6th – Shigin – A Recital of Ancient Poetry
For more information please contact Dr. Stephania Burk