Featured Courses

ASIA 412: Pre-Modern Chinese Poetry (Pre-Qin to Tang)

Features and evolution of major pre-Chinese poetry from the 11th century B.C.E. to the 10th century C.E.; analytical reading of signature poems by selected poets in English translation in the pre-modern Chinese poetic tradition during this historical period.

ASIA 413: Pre-Modern Chinese Poetry (Tang to Qing)

The features and evolution of pre-Chinese poetry from the 10th century to the 19th century; analytical reading of signature poems by selected poets in English translation in the pre-modern Chinese poetic tradition during this historical period.

Documenting Punjabi Canada

By Lovneet Aujla, UBC ’19 ASIA 475, Documenting Punjabi Canada, is a unique opportunity for students at UBC to engage with the history of Punjabi Canada, and the many stories of Punjabi Canadians. In exploring written work, archives, documentaries, and oral histories students in ASIA 475 are able to foster a rich understanding of Punjabi […]

ASIA 448: Narrative and Performance in South Asia

Key theoretical issues in the production and enactment of folk narratives in traditional and modern South Asian cultures. Intended for advanced undergraduates in Asian folklore studies.

ASIA 340/HIST 379: History of Later Imperial China

History of China from the end of Tang to the eve of its modern transformation. Students will acquire the analytical skills and tools to understant the political, socio-economic, and cultural changes in imperial China. Please go to HIST 379 to register for this course in the 2019W term.