8 Asian Studies Courses to take in Summer 2025
Explore a list of new courses offered by the Department of Asian Studies for the 2024/2025 Winter Session.
Explore the Timeless Wonders of Chinese Literature: CHIN 450+ Course Offerings in 2024-25 Winter Term 2
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of Chinese literature and culture? The Chinese Language Program in the Department of Asian Studies invites you to join our advanced Chinese literature courses (CHIN 450+) this Winter Term 2 (January–April 2025). These courses offer a unique opportunity to explore the richness of Chinese literature, film, and cultural […]
5 Asian Studies courses to take in 2024 Winter Term 2
As we start looking ahead to Term 2, you might be re-thinking the classes you had decided on before the school year began. Whether something in Term 1 has inspired you to switch tracks or you’re still looking for a course that’ll fulfill requirements, we’ve got your back! Here are 5 Asian Studies courses we […]
9 Asian Studies courses to take in 2024 Winter Term 1
With the Winter Session fast approaching, you’ve probably given your course schedule plenty of thought. But with so many options to explore, you may be thinking: is there anything else out there I missed? Whether you’re having second thoughts about a course you’ve already chosen, still looking for a course that’ll fulfill requirements or you […]
New 2024 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies
Explore a list of new courses offered by the Department of Asian Studies for the 2024/2025 Winter Session.
Discover New Horizons in Chinese Literature: Exciting New Courses Offered in 2024 Summer Terms
The Chinese Language Program at UBC is pleased to share exciting news for those interested in studying Chinese literature. In the upcoming 2024 summer terms, two new courses will be introduced to enrich the learning experience. Committed to delivering high-quality language instruction across all proficiency levels, the Chinese Language Program offers meticulously crafted courses to […]
Learn about Afghan History, a Q&A with Dr. Naveena Naqvi
In this Q&A, Dr. Naqvi answers what her Afghan history course is all about, who can take the course, its suitability for beginners, what drew her into the field, and the new skills students can gain from this course.
New 2023 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies
Explore our list of new courses offered by the Department of Asian Studies.
Templating Chinese Literature: The TLEF Template Project for Chinese Literature Courses at the Chinese Language Program
Dr. Xiaowen Xu and her team designed eight Canvas templates for the literature courses in the Chinese Language Program.
Bridging Gaps: Promoting Differentiated Instruction for Both Heritage and Non-Heritage Mandarin Learners in CHIN244/338
Heritage Mandarin learners are frequently faced with particular challenges such as identity confusion, language barriers, doubled sense of cultural alienation, and so on. These difficulties often arise from the ambiguous cultural spaces they are situated in and their shared diasporic experiences. This has precisely been how Selina Guo, a third-year Political Science student, felt when she grew up in […]