The Department of Asian Studies offers programs of study that lead to degrees in the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and a Ph.D. Our programs offer students the opportunity to learn about the impact of Asian cultures and develop their linguistic competencies in up to nine Asian languages.

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New publication: “Chinese Film Classics, 1922–1949” by Dr. Christopher Rea

 
Congratulations to UBC Asian Studies Professor Dr. Christopher Rea on the publication of Chinese Film Classics, 1922–1949 (Columbia University Press)!

Cantonese Language Program Event Recap – UBC Cantonese Speech Contest 2021

 
As a part of celebrations for the fifth anniversary of the Cantonese Language Program, the UBC Cantonese Speech Contest was held on March 24, 2021 via Zoom. The contest was open to students currently taking CNTO courses, many of whom had been learning Cantonese for just three months.

Chinese Language Program Event Recap – A Bittersweet Night: 2021 Year-End Online Appreciation Event

 
In the last Chinese Language Program (CLP) event of this school year, volunteers TAWLs, and professors alike gathered to celebrate the fruit of this year’s hard work.
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News

New publication: “Chinese Film Classics, 1922–1949” by Dr. Christopher Rea

May 13, 2021

Cantonese Language Program Event Recap – UBC Cantonese Speech Contest 2021

May 7, 2021

Chinese Language Program Event Recap – A Bittersweet Night: 2021 Year-End Online Appreciation Event

May 5, 2021
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Events

Iranian Women as Theatre-Makers: Witnesses and Whispers

May 15, 2021
4:00 pm
RSVP

Celebrate Student Research: Games in Asia

May 18, 2021
5:00 pm
RSVP

Overcoming Online Challenges in Hosting Events and Planning Projects (UBC 2021 Celebrate Learning Week)

May 20, 2021
5:00 pm
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