December 15, 2021 The Update is a regular roundup of news in the Department of Asian Studies for our Students, Faculty and Staff |
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Top Stories • In Memoriam • Upcoming Events • Spotlights • Event Recap • Opportunities • Featured Course • On & Off-Campus Events • Happy Holidays |
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Re-experience the Asian Studies 60th Anniversary Celebration On December 6th, the Department hosted a celebration in honour of its 60th anniversary milestone. Due to the pandemic, the event took place over Zoom. However, the accessibility of this virtual evening allowed over 200 participants from around the world to gather and partake in the festivities. We are grateful to all who joined us. |
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| IN MEMORIAM |
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In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Daniel L. Overmyer FRSC August 20th 1935 – November 24th 2021 On November 24th, Professor Daniel L. Overmyer FRSC, Emeritus Professor, died peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer, loving family members by his side. Professor Overmyer had a very distinguished career, teaching and publishing widely in the field of Chinese popular religion. He will be remembered for his scholarly rigour, collegiality, generosity and open-mindedness. |
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An Edutaining Night for Mandarin Learners: Recapping the “2021 Online Game Night” at the Chinese Language Program In November, the UBC Chinese Language Program held the 2021 Online Game Night for its non-heritage learners. Education through entertainment, or edutainment, has become an increasingly important learning method for students to grasp a foreign language. Hence, learning languages through games has become an effective pedagogy and makes language learning relatable to students. |
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CUHK - Call for Paper Proposals: Young Scholars’ Forum in Chinese Studies 2022 The Institute of Chinese Studies organizes an annual Young Scholars' Forum in Chinese Studies to nurture and and strengthen the network between young scholars in the field. Ph.D. students and graduates are invited to present their recent research output on any aspect of Chinese studies. The deadline to apply is January 3, 2022. Find more information and to apply The Office of Regional and International Community Engagement is looking for dynamic and engaging communicators who are passionate about ‘making visible’ the issues that surround data justice. This opportunity is open to all current UBC undergraduate and graduate students. The deadline to apply is January 9, 2022. Find more information and to apply The first cohort in this multi-stage project will explore the EIESL resources created over 10 years ago and bring attention to areas where changes need to be made. This opportunity is open to all current UBC undergraduate and graduate students. The deadline to apply is January 9, 2022. Find more information and to apply Global Seminars for Asian Studies (Summer 2022) Global Seminars are prof-led UBC courses that take place in different locations, and focus on a specific topic. Want to earn UBC credits while travelling through Hong Kong, Kaiping, and Malaysia? Go Global will be offering ACAM 390A: The Heritage of Chinese Migrations. The deadline to apply is January 27, 2022. |
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ASIA 570B (039) – Indigenous Experience in Asia and Decolonizing Methodologies UBC Asian Studies and the UBC Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies are offering a course on Indigenous Experiences in Asia in W2021 Term 2! In this graduate seminar, students will be introduced to the contested topic of Indigeneity, diverse processes of localization (or rejection) of Indigenous identities, and how Indigeneity plays roles in national and international politics and activism beyond ideas of identity. |
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MOV Exhibition - A Seat At The Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia Until January 2022 |
| HAPPY HOLIDAYS |
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Happy Holidays from UBC Asian Studies! Best wishes to you and your loved ones during this holiday season. We'd like to thank you all for your continued support of the Department of Asian Studies. Wherever you are, we hope you will find cause for celebration in those around you. See you in the new year! |
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