Tomorrow at 7:00am: Join Dr. Shahira Yacout (The American University in Cairo) for a discussion on teaching Arabic listening skills, where she explores teacher challenges, learner difficulties, and approaches to selecting effective audio materials. Presented in Arabic: asia.ubc.ca/events/event...

Ever felt nervous about speaking a language because you were self-conscious of your accent? Join FHIS MA students Sarah Huxley and Nancy Ofori as they share their research projects on linguistic insecurity in diverse language learning!

Join us today and tomorrow for a book talk and discussion on Nishant Upadhyay’s “Indians on Indian Land: Intersections of Race, Caste, and Indigeneity” alongside short film, “No Past to Long For” by director Monica Cheema! Register here: asia.ubc.ca/events/event...

This Friday at 12:00pm: Join Dr. Christina Yi (UBC Asian Studies) for a talk on how the catchphrase “Kyojin, Taihō, tamagoyaki” symbolized national culture in 1960s Japan, and how Taihō’s story sheds light on the lasting legacies of empire and repatriation. Learn more: asia.ubc.ca/events/event...

K-Pop Demon Hunters has become Netflix's most viewed film ever and has captivated audiences across the globe. Our Assistant Professor of Modern Korean Popular Culture, Ji-yoon An, was recently interviewed by CBC about the phenomenon! Listen to the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNN6...

This Thursday at 5:30PM: Join panelists in discussing climate change impact on the high Himalaya as experienced by Indigenous communities of Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality (KPLRM), featuring Dr. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa (UBC Asian Studies). himalaya.arts.ubc.ca/events/event...

A huge congratulations to our Professor of Pre-Modern Japanese Literature and Art, Dr. Joshua Mostow, who was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon! 🇯🇵🎖️ asia.ubc.ca/news/profess...

Congratulations to Drs. Christopher Rea and Bruce Rusk on their latest publication, an edited and annotated version of the Ming-dynasty “Book of Swindles” (杜騙新書). Asian Studies PhD student Chien-Cho Chan and PhD graduate Yinzong Wei also contributed to the book! asia.ubc.ca/news/drs-chr...

A huge congratulations to our Department Head and Professor of Modern Japanese Literature and Popular Culture, Dr. Sharalyn Orbaugh, who was formally presented with the Foreign Minister of Japan’s Commendation the other day 🇯🇵🎊

Join us on June 24 and 25 for the 9th Hasekura International Symposium! Hear scholars from various fields present on the metaphors and concepts of possession and dispossession. This event is open to the public; no registration is required. Find the full program here: asia.ubc.ca/the-9th-annu...

Register for NEPL390 in Summer Term 2 to learn Nepali in a community-engaged environment. You will have the opportunity to sample Nepali food, music, and cultural life! No prior knowledge needed: wd10.myworkday.com/ubc/d/inst/1...

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. asia.ubc.ca/news/new-202...

📢 Applications are now open for the 2025–26 Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies! Enhance your UBC degree with a specialization in migration and mobilities studies. 🗓️ Application deadline: June 23, 2025 Learn more & apply: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...

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