Experiential Education Programs: Backpacking With A Purpose - Seeking Applicants for 2019
Operation Groundswell is a non-profit organization that facilitates deeply immersive, educational, and volunteer experiences around the world. Dig into social justice issues while working in solidarity with local activists, non-profits, and communities in countries like India and Thailand. Early bird applications are now open until November 23, 2018.
Fully Funded Graduate Fellowship at The Yenching Academy of Peking University
The Yenching Academy offers a highly customizable Master's program in China Studies for English speakers with varied levels of Chinese language competency. At its core, the one-year residential program aims to push the study of China beyond the boundaries of traditionally defined Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines. The deadline to apply is November 23, 2018.
2019 CATS Conference: Judith Woodsworth Lecture and Open Sessions
The Canadian Association for Translation Studies organizes an annual conference as part of the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. This year, the conference will be held at the University of British Columbia from June 2 to 4, 2019. One student will be chosen by the CATS jury to give a 40-minute paper at a plenary session and will receive a $500 grant towards the cost of attending the conference. The deadline for submitting proposals is November 30, 2018.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2019/20
The Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) invites candidates to apply for full-time PhD study under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS). HKPFS is established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) with an aim to attract the best and brightest students from all over the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2018.
Go Global Seminar: Kaiping - The Heritage of Chinese Migration (ACAM 390)
This unique field study in Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Kaiping will allow you to explore multi-disciplinary perspectives on the histories, cultures, and geographies of Cantonese migration. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2018.
Go Global Seminar: Taiwan - Learning Chinese in a Living Classroom in Taiwan (CHIN 234)
CHIN 234 is a six-week intensive Chinese language course designed to help develop and apply Chinese language skills while being immersed in the unique environment of Taiwan and interacting with local people. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2018.
International Summer Program: Tokyo - Sophia University Summer Sessions
Sophia University is offering two 4-week summer sessions with a focus on Asian Studies and Japanese Language. This is a great opportunity to take academic courses in Asian studies and an intensive Japanese language program while experiencing Japan in the heart of Tokyo. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2018.
Inter-University Centre for Japanese Language Studies
The Inter-University Centre for Japanese Language Studies is the leading institution for training graduate students in Japanese and equipping them for further research related to Japanese Studies. UBC is a member of the consortium, which enables a reduced tuition and better access to funding. The deadline for the ten-month program is December 14, 2018 if you wish to be considered for a Nippon Foundation fellowship.
Alumni UBC's The Break Escape 2019 Contest
Tired of the cold? Plan your getaway with The Break Escape. You could win a $2,000 travel package from Merit Travel, Contiki, and alumni UBC, your future alumni association. Open to all current UBC students. The deadline for the contest is January 31, 2019.
NATSA Undergraduate Paper Competition
The North American Taiwan Studies Association (NATSA) invites submission for its first Undergraduate Research Paper competition. The winner will receive a $250 cash award and be invited to present at NATSA’s annual conference in Seattle on May 16-18, 2019. The paper should be based upon substantial and original research about Taiwan. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2019.
Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award for Excellence in Japanese Language
Teaching The Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award will again be conferred in 2019, administered through the Association for Asian Studies. In accordance with the wishes of the Chaplin family, each year a prize of $1000 will be awarded to either a current graduate student or a full-time instructor of Japanese for excellence in Japanese language teaching at the college level. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2018.
Korea-Thailand Field Studies: Business and Historical Culture
This is an interdisciplinary program with three courses involving business, history and culture. By visiting various top ranking universities, including Yonsei, Seoul National, and Korea University in Seoul; and Panyapiwat Institute of Management in Bangkok, students get a glimpse of university life through lectures on campus. The field study will allow students to immerse in local cultures and societies and gain memorable learning experiences. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2018.
Student-directed Seminar: World Religions and Global Politics (SOCI 433D 101)
This seminar course explores the impact of world religions on global politics through a sociological lens. As this is a closed registration course, please email moneeza@mail.ubc.ca to express your interest.
Student-directed Seminar: Shaping Men: An Ethnographic Approach to Masculinities (ASTU 400)
What does it mean to be a man today? This student directed seminar will propose a crosscultural exploration of the meanings associated to masculinity, through a particular focus on Europe and North America. The class will be mostly discussion based and will draw on a diverse set of materials (readings, films, memes, etc.). Feel free to contact adele.courcier@sciencespo.fr or nicolas.ehw@gmail.com for more details
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