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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 1d

Join us online on October 18th at 4:00 pm as Hamid Sajadi and Rumee Ahmed discuss the question of how transformation occurs in Shi’a political jurisprudence through the interaction between entrenched institutional structures and emerging demands.

Learning and Transformation within the Boundaries of Tradition: An Institutional Analysis of Shi’a Political Jurisprudence - Department of Asian Studies

The Alireza Ahmadian Lecture in Iranian and Persianate Studies presents: Learning and Transformation within the Boundaries of Tradition: An Institutional Analysis of Shi’a Political Jurisprudence on…

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 1d

Hear from Indigenous women from the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh about their everyday experiences of gendered violence, displacement and representation of Indigenous women and Indigenous people in the national discourse.

RSVP to join the conversation online or in-person!

Everyday Indigenous Experiences in the CHT, Bangladesh: Voices from Indigenous Women - Department of Asian Studies

This roundtable centers the voices of Indigenous women from the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh as they speak about everyday experiences of gendered violence, displacement and…

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 2d

"More Swindles from the Late Ming" (2025), translated by UBC Asian Studies professors Dr. Christopher Rea and Dr. Bruce Rusk, presents sensational stories of scams from Zhang Yingyu’s criminal underworld, where women both led and exposed elaborate cons.

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Columbia University Press @columbiaup.bsky.social · 12d

We're wrapping up National Translation Month with tales of women who mastered deception in Ming Dynasty China. buff.ly/mcgXG6G #NationalTranslationMonth #MingDynasty #FemaleSwindlers #HistoryUnveiled #ReadTheWorld

New blog post at cupblog.org. Q&A: Mistresses of Deception: Female Swindlers in Ming Dynasty China. Bruce Rusk and Christopher Rea. It includes the covers of The Book Of Swindles and More Swindles From the Late Ming.

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 4d

How has modern Japanese literature been shaped by aesthetic ideals?
Join us on October 10 at 4:00pm as Dr. Anri Yasuda, through explores how the timeless questions about beauty are at the heart of modern literature’s ability to illumine the inimitable experiences of being human.

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 7d

Our Assistant Professor, Dr. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa, spoke at the International Mountain Conference in Innsbruck last month, sharing insights from her work in Khumbu and highlighting glaciers as powerful, interconnected beings.

Read more: asia.ubc.ca/news/dr-pasa...

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UBC Centre for Migration Studies @migration.ubc.ca · 26d

[Hybrid] How do Australia’s deterrence policies shape refugee lives long after they receive legal recognition? Prof. Helena Zeweri unpacks their lasting impact in our first #SpeakerSeries of the year on Oct 6, 11:45 AM–1:45 PM PT, IKBLC Dodson Room 302.

🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 11d

Tomorrow, October 2 at 2:00pm PT: join Palestinian lived theologian Shadia Qubti for an intimate presentation exploring what it means to live between worlds and how communities maintain identity, family bonds, and hope amid systems of separation.

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UBC Forestry🌲🇨🇦 @forestry.ubc.ca · Sep 3

Join #UBCForestry and @landfood.ubc.ca on September 30 at 1956 Main Mall as we unite for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day.

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2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day |

Join Land and Food Systems and Forestry for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day on Sept 30.

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 14d

Why is everyone obsessed with KPop Demon Hunters? The movie has broken records on Netflix, and its songs continue to dominate the charts.

Asian Studies Assistant Professor Ji-yoon An sat down with The Globe and Mail to discuss the sensation and the spread of South Korean culture.

KPop Demon Hunters, Korean culture and why kids love it so much

The film is Netflix’s most-streamed movie ever and its songs, such as ‘Golden’ and ‘Soda Pop,’ are topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 15d

Congratulations to Asian Studies Professor Sunera Thobani on her latest publication, "Decolonizing Knowledge: Looking Back, Moving Forward"!
The book looks at the definitions of decolonization that emerged from anti-colonial thinkers in their struggles for freedom from colonialism.
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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 17d

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...

UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 19d

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!

UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · 23d

Who decides what counts as “correct” in a language, and how does this affect those learning or teaching it? Attend the FHIS Research Seminar presented by Sarah Huxley, Nancy Ofori, and Dr. Marie-Eve Bouchard. Held in English and open to all.

📅 Sept 24, 2025
⏰ 3:00-4:30 PM
📍 Buchanan Tower, Room 726

FHIS Research Seminar | “Sorry for my accent!”: Navigating linguistic insecurity across contexts - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies

Presented by Sarah Huxley, MA Student of French (UBC FHIS) and Nancy Ofori, MA Student of French (UBC FHIS), in conversation with Marie-Eve Bouchard, Associate Professor of French (UBC FHIS) About…

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 20d

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...

UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · 26d

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...

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · Sep 8

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...

KPop Demon Hunters capitalizing on wave of Korean media popularity, prof says

YouTube video by CBC British Columbia

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · Aug 25

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...

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Save the Date! UBC Himalaya Program is excited to host a panel discussion on: Climate Change Science-Policy-Society Interface in the High Himalaya. Join us for an evening of conversation featuring gov...

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · Aug 7

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! 🇯🇵🎖️

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · Jul 25

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!

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · Jul 8

See the formal announcement from the Consulate-General of Japan in Vancouver here: www.vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/fm_c...

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · Jul 8

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 🇯🇵🎊

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · Jun 23

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...

The 9th Annual Hasekura International Symposium - Department of Asian Studies

The 9th Annual Hasekura International Symposium will be focused on the metaphors and concepts of possession and dispossession. While we speak of various kinds of “possession”—spirit possession, drug p...

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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · Jun 19

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...

UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · Jun 5

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.

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New 2025 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies - 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 re...

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UBC Centre for Migration Studies @migration.ubc.ca · May 23

📢 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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UBC Asian Studies @asia.ubc.ca · May 5

#UBCAsianStudies is now on Bluesky!

We’ll be sharing updates on our latest news, events, projects and publications!

Stay tuned for exciting content about our Department, faculty and students ✨

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