Since offering its first Chinese language courses in 1957-1958, the Chinese language program receives over 2000 individual registrations annually, making it the largest, most comprehensive program for Chinese Studies in North America. It continuously aims to encourage cross-cultural exchange and learning through the use of the Chinese Language.
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Co-hosted by both the Chinese Language Program of UBC’s Department of Asian Studies and the UBC Student Association of Sinology, the Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3-Minute Thesis Competition (hereafter UCCS 3MT 2022) was held at the UBC Asian Centre Auditorium with a live Zoom broadcast on April 1, 2022. As a burgeoning academic forum, […]

Over the past three months, the 2022 UBC Lantern Festival Poetry Event organized by the Chinese Language Program (CLP) attracted significant attention and achieved great success. Held for the fifth time, the event this year showcased 102 artworks related to Chinese poetry submitted by CLP students, and shared 20 multilingual presentations by distinguished guest speakers […]

As the end of term draws near, members of the Chinese Language Program (CLP) came together over Zoom to celebrate the remarkable contributions of its exceptional teaching assistants, Work Learn assistants, and volunteers. All of them have worked tirelessly to help Chinese language learners improve their language proficiency and intercultural communication through various co-curricular and […]

Liam Bates, an alumnus of the UBC Chinese Language Program (CLP), was a student eager to learn about the world outside his bubble. While at the CLP, he dedicated himself to his studies, going beyond his comfort zone and treating challenges as learning opportunities for personal growth. Inspired by his studies at the CLP, Liam […]

The Department of Asian Studies is delighted to invite you to our annual Careers Night! Navigating life after graduation can be hard, so each year we bring in alumni with diverse experiences – at home and in Asia – to inform and inspire current students. This event will feature a panel discussion and a round-robin […]

Traditionally, the Lunar New Year is a time for people to gather together as a community, share good food, and welcome the upcoming year of favor and fortune. As 2022 ushers in the Year of the Tiger, this Lunar New Year celebration especially serves as a renewal of our tiger-like strength and courage. For the […]