Dr. Nesrine Basheer’s co-authored publication exploring advanced learners' profiles in Arabic is published

Dr. Nesrine Basheer’s recent co-authored publication investigates sociolinguistic competence of L2 learners who receive training in standard and spoken Arabic simultaneously. Findings from this study inform the teaching of Modern Arabic at UBC and similar programs that adopt this integrative approach.

The Penguin Book of Korean Short Stories, edited by Dr. Bruce Fulton with an introduction by Prof. Kwon Youngmin

Featuring stories by some of Korea’s greatest writers, curated by Dr. Bruce Fulton, this is a volume that will surprise, unsettle, and delight. Take a journey with this essential introduction to Korean literature, capturing 100 years of Korea’s recent past through vivid storytelling.

Togani, a novel by Gong Ji-Young, translated from Korean to English by Bruce and Ju-Chan Fulton

The novel, Togani, reminds us of the power of fiction to effect meaningful societal change. This novel is based on an historic case of a child who was a victim of abuse at a state-run institution. The work was influential in the passing of the "Togani Laws" in Korea to protect children and vulnerable adults under state care.

Dr. Sebastian Prange’s scholarship published in translation

A chapter from Prof. Sebastian Prange’s book Monsoon Islam: Faith & Trade on the Medieval Malabar Coast (Cambridge University Press) has been translated into Kannada by Abdul Salam Mitraje Manglore and published in a recent issue of Thijori Magazine. A translation of the entire book into Kannada is currently underway, and will be published later this year.

A prize-winning article by Dr. Prange, “A Trade of No Dishonor: Piracy, Commerce, and Community in the Western Indian Ocean, 12th to 16th Century” (originally published in the American Historical Review) has been translated into Chinese by He Aimin and published in the journal Studies of Maritime History (海洋史研究).

Let’s Talk: Korean and English Language Exchange

On Friday, March 24, the "Let’s Talk: Korean & English Language Exchange" event fostered an opportunity for 70 speakers of different cultures and backgrounds to practice their Korean and English. In a welcoming setting, students had lively discussions on topics ranging from hobbies, hometowns, cultures, traditions, living in another country, and tips to navigate cultural differences.

Apply for the UBC Open Access Fund for Humanities and Social Sciences Research

The UBC Open Access Fund for Humanities and Social Sciences Research assists UBC faculty members who wish to publish in Open Access books and journals who are required to pay associated fees (APC’s). Approximately $75,000 is available annually and $4,000 maximum is available to an individual author or individual work each academic year. The fund takes applications starting on September 1 until all funding is depleted.

Call for proposal: NACHE Conference

The North American Chapter on the History of Emotion (NACHE) will be holding its next conference June 7-8, 2024, on the UBC Vancouver campus. Interested scholars are invited to submit proposals for single presentations or for panels. The conference is open to proposals dealing with any region or time period, and interdisciplinary approaches are welcome. Apply by September 15.

Call for application: 2023 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

The 2023 Partnership Recognition and Exploration (PRE) Fund is currently accepting applications for projects that advance inclusion, Indigenous engagement, health, community, sustainability, teaching, learning, or research excellence. Get up to $1,500 for community-university collaboration and relationship building. Applications are open until December, or until all funding is depleted.

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