🎶 K-pop Dance Night is here! 🎶 Hey K-pop fans! Are you ready to dance the night away? Join us for an epic evening filled with your favorite K-pop hits! Get ready for a night filled with learning iconic dance moves, fun games, and a chance to win cute prizes! 🎁✨ Whether you’re a […] Read More
UBC’s Korean language program was launched in the late 1980s by the Department of Asian Studies (separate and unrelated to the Centre for Korean Research, which has never been a teaching unit) with the hiring of Professor Donald Baker to teach Korean history and Korean Studies; in 1994 a tenure-track position in Korean language was […] Read More
“The Korean language program in the Department of Asian Studies is one of the fastest-growing language programs at UBC”
The Korean language program caters primarily to non-heritage learners at the lower levels, but more ambitious learners should enroll in the upper level courses. Beyond just the linguistic competencies of reading, writing, listening and speaking, the program offers courses in Korean history and literature
2024 Korean Speaking Practice Forum Want to practice speaking Korean, learn about the Korean culture, and connect with like-minded people? 🇰🇷Join our Korean Speaking Practice Forum! This volunteer-based program is perfect for all Korean learners, no matter your proficiency level or Korean course registration status.
Rediscover Korea Video Contest 2024 Calling All Filmmakers! Share your unique perspective on Korean culture in Canada through the Rediscover Korea video contest!
2023 K-pop Dance Event For the third consecutive year, UBC’s Korean Language and Culture Program held the annual K-Pop Dance Event on November 10th at the Asian Center Auditorium. The event was organized and led by Korean Language Program students, gathering a group of 60 attendees for a night of dancing and fun games.
Professor Ross King speaks on the significance of Hangeul Day Hangeul day showcases the achievements of the Korean alphabet and its popularity beyond Korea. With increased interest in Hangeul in recent years, Professor Ross King spoke on Arirang News about its rising global demand, approaches to Korean language and culture, and tackling the challenges in promoting Hangeul.
Asian Studies New Faculty Spotlight – Ji – yoon An Meet our faculty members in Asian Studies and learn more about their backgrounds and passions! In this Faculty Spotlight, we introduce you to Dr. Ji-yoon An, our new Assistant Professor in Modern Korean Popular Culture! Prior to joining UBC, she had experience teaching and researching in Germany, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
2023 Korean Speaking Practice Forum Speaking Practice Forum is a volunteer-based program designed for Korean learners seeking opportunities to practice speaking Korean and engage with Korean speakers to learn about their culture. Our team of volunteers comprises exchange students from South Korea at UBC, Korean heritage speakers on campus, and advanced learners who have completed KORN 300 level at UBC. Regardless of their Korean course registration status, individuals with an active CWL can participate in the program and connect with Korean speakers for language practice.
The 2023 Quiz on Korea: Canada Preliminary Round The Canada preliminary round of the 2023 Quiz on Korea was held in the Asian Centre on May 8th. The event was co-hosted by the Korean Language and Culture program and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver to raise awareness about Korea overseas. Also, this year, we celebrated the 60th year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and South Korea.
Let’s Talk: Korean and English Language Exchange On Friday, March 24th, the Let’s Talk: Korean & English Language Exchange event brought together 70 participants, including Korean learners, exchange students from Korea, special guests such as the Korean Consul, a visiting scholar, and fourth-generation Koreans from Japan, and volunteer Korean speakers. The event was organized to provide an opportunity for speakers from different cultures and backgrounds to practice speaking in a fun and engaging environment and to learn about each other’s cultures.
Career Night hosted by the Korean Language and Culture Program “Explore your Dreams of Studying, Working, and Living in South Korea!” On March 2nd, the UBC Korean Language and Culture Program co-hosted a special information session titled, “Explore your Dreams of Studying, Working, and Living in South Korea!”, with Korean Education Affairs Section, Korean Consulate General in Toronto. The event was organized to introduce students to the many possibilities of working and living in South Korea and to learn about future career paths outside Canada.
Renee Zhang Wins Second Place at 2023 Toronto Speech Contest The 17th Annual Toronto Speech Contest was held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the University of Toronto. After a preliminary round featuring 76 participants from across Canada, 45 finalists were selected to present their speeches on the main stage. Among them was Renee (Chen) Zhang, a third-year student majoring in Asian Language and Culture (Korean), who delivered a speech titled “요즘 MZ 세대” (translated as “The MZ Generation – Kids These Days”).
