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Learning Cantonese Language and Culture: Class Visits by Guests and Professionals
The UBC Cantonese Language Program often invites guest speakers from diverse backgrounds and varying professions to provide students with a more immersive learning experience and enhance their understanding of Cantonese culture. Read more about the guests who visited in the past academic year, ranging from musicians to filmmakers.
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Congratulations to Dr. Helena Wu on receiving the 2024 Public Engagement Award!
The UBC-V Public Humanities Hub Public Engagement Awards are given to individuals and partner organizations who have exhibited outstanding public humanities engagement in the past two years, and whose work has contributed to the expansion of the range of voices in public discourse.
Dr. Wu was recognized for her use of both conventional and creative channels to foster timely exchanges about important social issues at both local and international levels, the care she has taken to develop a platform for a diverse range of scholars and filmmakers, as well as her significant community outreach to foster knowledge exchange and enable future collaborations.
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Ways of Knowing Spotlight featuring Dr. Ayaka Yoshimizu
Looking to satisfy the Ways of Knowing Breadth Requirement? Curious about topics such as migration, diaspora, or globalization? Read this spotlight article featuring four Arts faculty members who share what you can expect from their areas of study on this topic; including Dr. Ayaka Yoshimizu, who talks about ASIX 220: Indigeneities in Asia and Asian Diaspora.
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Soundtrack of Our Lives exhibition featuring Dr. Helena Wu's scholarly articles
Drs. Helena Wu (Asian Studies) and Hedy Law's (Music) bilingual scholarly articles have been featured in the exhibition ”Soundtrack of Our Lives: Joseph Koo x James Wong x the Rise of Cantopop”, organized by Taikwun in Hong Kong. The exhibition is currently taking place in Hong Kong until August 28, 2024.
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IN THE MEDIA |
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Sessional lecturer and PhD candidate Tae Yeon Eom weighs in on the evolving face of K-pop
Our sessional lecturer and PhD candidate Tae Yeon Eom wrote an article on the global expansion of K-pop as Korean entertainment companies increasingly recruit idols in North America and K-pop groups without Korean members is seemingly becoming the norm.
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Dr. Hyung-Gu Lynn comments on a debate over what to call kimchi and the "food nationalism" surrounding it
A Netflix show reignited a debate about what to call kimchi between South Koreans and Chinese viewers.
Dr. Hyung-Gu Lynn recently commented on the debate's relation to the recent emergence of "food nationalism" in East Asia as countries want their popular dishes to be accurately credited.
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Douglas Ober (PhD '17) interviewed by the Association for Asian Studies on his book, Dust on the Throne
Asian Studies PhD graduate Douglas Ober was recently interviewed by the Association for Asian Studies on his book, Dust on the Throne: The Search for Buddhism in Modern India, which included a special acknowledgement for his mentor, Professor Harjot Oberoi.
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Movies and Momos
August 9, 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT;
in-person
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History and its Representation in Literature: Identity and Spatiality
August 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT;
in-person and online
Hossein Atashparva, writer; M. R. Ghanoonparvar, University of Texas, Austin
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Medicine and Geomancy in Premodern Korea
August 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT;
in-person
Eun Seok Min, Woosuk University and Visiting Professor, UBC Asian Studies; Thomas Won Seok Jang, BCIT
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The Incense Ceremony in Traditional Japan
August 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT;
in-person
Eriyo Watanabe, Nihon Pharmaceutical University
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The Spatial Structure under the Treaty Regime and its Dismantling (1876-1910)
August 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT;
in-person and online
Dr. Jun-hyung Park, University of Seoul and Visiting Associate Professor, UBC Asian Studies
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Transformative Tools that Make Teaching and Learning Better for You and Your Students
August 28, 9:30am - 11:30am PDT;
in-person and online
Nick Hall, UBC Asian Studies; Clive Chapple, UBC VSE; Antoine Coulombe and Kathy Greaves, UBC Sociology
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| EVENT RECAP |
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Building a toolbox of technical and soft skills: Cantonese Teaching Workshops Recap
The UBC Cantonese Language Program hosted its third and fourth installments of teaching workshops on May 11 and July 12, 2024.
Recognizing the challenges faced by Cantonese educators, these workshops have provided community teachers an opportunity to gain insights from experienced practitioners. Through connecting teachers all over the world and fostering a sense of community, the Cantonese Language Program is working to advance the field of Cantonese language education.
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UBC Asian Library renovations create dynamic spaces for collaboration
UBC Asian Library has benefited from two substantial renovation projects on both the upper and main floors of the branch, completed earlier this year.
The reimagined space includes extensive improvements to seating and study spaces, much needed repairs, and an overhaul of the book collection stacks and displays.
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Threads of Tradition: Library Resources on Textiles and Patterns from Asia
UBC Asian Library contributed a variety of books on textiles and patterns specific to Asian countries, highlighting the powerful stories and rich cultural heritage behind these textile artworks to an exhibit earlier this year: “Patterns as Poetic Practice: A Global Conversation Through Textile Cartographies.”
Check out the book list they've compiled to explore the stories, experiences, and cultural heritage embedded in textile traditions.
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Book display: Incense in Traditional Asia
UBC Asian Library is pleased to announce their latest exhibit: a compact yet captivating book display centered on the traditions of incense and incense ceremonies in Japan and its neighbouring countries.
This exhibit invites you to explore the cultural significance and historical evolution of incense and its use in these regions. The diverse array of books showcases ceremonial utensils and accessories in their artistic splendour, various types of incense burners from across Asia, and the aesthetics of the incense ceremony as depicted in Japanese literary works, among other topics.
This exhibit will be available from August 1-30, 2024.
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New books at the Asian Library
Explore all the new titles that were added to the Asian Library collections in July.
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| SUSTAINABILITY NEWS |
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Wildfires in Jasper: UBC addresses various initiatives
The town of Jasper is grappling with the aftermath of one the most devastating wildfires in its history. The blaze, which began late last month, has left insurmountable destruction.
This disaster is a stark reminder of the increasing frequency of wildfires – a phenomenon closely linked to climate change with the rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and changing weather patterns. In response to these challenges, UBC has addressing wildfire challenges through various initiatives.
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OPPORTUNITIES |
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Call for Applications: Volunteer at Tonari Gumi
For almost 50 years, Tonari Gumi has been building relationships and connections with the Japanese Canadian community throughout Metro Vancouver. Tonari Gumi is currently looking for Japanese speakers and learners interested in working as volunteers with opportunities including assisting with iPad classes, engaging in conversations with seniors, participating in activities together, and helping with fundraising events. If you're interested in being involved in a Japanese environment and experiencing Japanese culture, join the team! Contact Rie Bucci, the Tonari Gumi Volunteer Coordinator to apply at your earliest convenience.
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