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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Student Spotlight: Sophie Rock

 
Sophie Rock is a 3rd year UBC International Relations student minoring in Korean Language and Culture. Currently, she is on a full-year exchange at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.

Teaching Assistantships Now Open – Winter 2020

 
We've just opened applications for Winter 2020 Teaching Assistantship positions in our department - closing date to submit them is June 30!

Q&A: Speaking Mandarin Chinese as a heritage or non-heritage learner

 
Did you know that Mandarin Chinese has four distinct spoken tones? As part of Asian Heritage Month, UBC's Language Sciences program interviewed Qian Wang of our Chinese Faculty on creating a safe space for both heritage and non-heritage learners to share similar stories and challenges. Click to read more!
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Asian Language Options
Study and learn up to nine Asian languages.

News

Student Spotlight: Sophie Rock

May 28, 2020

Teaching Assistantships Now Open – Winter 2020

May 22, 2020

Q&A: Speaking Mandarin Chinese as a heritage or non-heritage learner

May 22, 2020
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Events

Mapping Hong Kong—A History Workshop

May 28, 2020 - May 30, 2020
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Webinar: Is Asian Studies For Me? Thursday June 18, 4 – 5pm PST

June 18, 2020
4:00 pm
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