New 2025 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies
Course registration for the 2025/26 Winter Session is coming up soon. Explore a list of new courses (or rare revivals!) offered by the Department of Asian Studies this session. No prerequisites are required, and courses are open to all UBC students across disciplines. Race and Ethnicity in Japanese Literature and Film (ASIA 316) Offered in […]
Weaving Memories: Highlights from the UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3MT 2025
The UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3-Minute Thesis Competition 2025 (UCCS 3MT 2025) has come to a close, leaving behind an unforgettable experience filled with captivating presentations. Co-facilitated by the UBC Chinese Language Program (CLP) and the UBC Student Association of Sinology (USAS), the conference drew an extensive audience of students from diverse disciplines […]
UBC Asian Studies Class of 2025 Graduates Yearbook
Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2025!
Learning with no Limits: UBC CLP Inspires Future Educators at University Hill Secondary
On March 4, 2025, the UBC Chinese Language Program (CLP) was proudly invited by University Hill Secondary School (UHill) teacher, Yongzhe Yan, to deliver a vibrant and inspiring workshop for University Hill Secondary students. Yongzhe, a UBC Bachelor of Education graduate now teaching Career Life Education 10 at UHill, is himself a former CLP volunteer. […]
Learning Languages and Cultures: UBC-KAIST Online Language Exchange Event
On March 20 and 27, students in UBC’s Korean Language Program participated in a two-day online language exchange with students from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). Held over Zoom, the event brought together learners from UBC’s KORN 200 and KORN 302 classes and KAIST students currently studying English. The sessions were structured […]
Bridging Cultures: U.S. High School Students Explore UBC Through Intercultural Exchange
On April 15, 2025, a group of students from Ravenscroft School — a Pre-K to Grade 12 independent school in Raleigh, North Carolina — visited the University of British Columbia. Their trip was part of a week-long educational journey through Vancouver, aimed at deepening their understanding of Chinese heritage and immigrant communities in one of […]
Empowering Futures: CLP Online Professional Development Workshop
In March, the UBC Chinese Language Program (CLP) hosted another engaging Professional Development (PD) Workshop! This Workshop was a testament to the CLP’s commitment to nurturing the personal and academic growth of its students. This semester’s session featured a dynamic panel of speakers and CLP alumni: Kai-Li Tan, Songyan Ni, and Jingjing Yi, who shared […]
2025 Korean Speech Contest: Celebrating All Participants and Their Achievements
On March 15, three UBC students participated in the 2025 Korean Speech Contest held at University of Toronto with competitors from across Canada. Anushka Lahiry competed in the Intermediate Category, while Aliyah Simpson and Yueyan Shi participated in the Advanced Category. The contest provided a great opportunity for students to showcase their language skills and […]
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.
Persian Program Summer 2025 Job Opportunities
Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Award – Classical Persian Poetry Assistant Are you an international undergraduate student looking for paid full-time research opportunities for Summer 2025 (May to August)? Apply to work with Dr. Hoffmann on her research project “Masculinities in Classical Persian Poetry” by March 26, 2025 on Careers online. Eligibility: UBC International Undergraduate Students only Duration: […]