Chinese Language Program: New Course Progression For Heritage Students
Starting the 2026W session, the Chinese Language Program has revised how students’ progress through Chinese courses in the Heritage stream.
UBC Asian Studies Class of 2026 Spring Graduates Yearbook
Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2026!
Asian Studies Courses To Take in Summer 2026
Check out our top Asian Studies courses for 2025/2026 Winter Session Term 1!
Nowruz Speech Contest “Persian Language and Culture: Voices of Unity in Times of Conflict”
In times of war and political conflict, societies are often pushed toward division—across political views, ethnic identities, and religious differences. Yet throughout history, language and culture have often been the strongest forces bringing people back together. For Iran and the wider Iranian cultural world, Persian language and shared cultural traditions have long connected diverse communities […]
From Words to Worlds: Turning Language into Opportunity
Language is more than words—it’s a bridge between worlds. For Isidora Basanovic, the Chinese Language Program (CLP) at UBC became exactly that bridge. Isidora’s journey from language learner to representing Canada at the 2025 Chinese Bridge (汉语桥) Competition didn’t happen overnight—it grew out of years of curiosity, persistence, and immersion. This spotlight focuses on Isidora’s […]
Creating stories in Japanese: 2025/2026 Japanese Language Program Writing Contest
The UBC Japanese Language Program held its fourth writing contest last November with the theme “journey/travel.” The contest was open to all students enrolled in the 2025/2026 Winter Terms, as well as those who have previously taken Japanese courses. This year, we did not receive any entries in the Junior categories but among all entries […]
UBC Students Take the Director’s Chair at the Film Festival
On the evening of December 5, 2025, the UBC Youth Short Film Festival unfolded as both a celebration of student creativity and a quiet portrait of campus life rendered through the lens of film. Held at the University of British Columbia, the festival brought together student filmmakers, performers, and audiences for a night that balanced […]
UBC Asian Studies Class of 2025 Fall Graduates Yearbook
Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2025 Fall! We are extremely proud of you and are inspired by your hard work and dedication.
Languages Carry Worlds: Between Words and Worlds
CoDHerS is exploring language revitalization and preservation through multimedia creation and collaborative practice, centering Indigenous research methodologies and community-based storytelling. On the unceded hən̓ q̓ əmin̓ əm̓ -speaking territory of the Musqueam people, the student-led project Between Words and Worlds was created as part of FNEL 380: Technologies for Endangered Language Documentation and Revitalization, taught […]
Chinese Language Program Course Offerings in Winter Term 2
In the upcoming winter term 2 (Jan 5-Apr 10, 2026), the Chinese Language Program in the Department of Asian Studies will offer a series of fascinating Chinese language and literature courses to enhance your learning experience. These courses have been carefully designed to cater to the diverse needs of our students, covering a range of […]