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  • Let’s Talk: Korean & English Language Exchange

    Join us for a language exchange event where you can meet Korean speakers to practice your Korean! This event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their Korean speaking abilities (especially if you have an oral exam coming up soon)! You will also have the opportunity to make new friends and learn about different cultures […] Read More

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    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 […] Read More

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In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, students and professors from the Korean Language Program and Korean Studies put together this video to showcase how students are connecting and reflecting on culture as they explore language learning.

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Featured Courses:

KORN 351 – Chinese characters in their Korean pronunciations and shapes.
KORN 420 – Readings in Middle and Early Modern Korean

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  • Kpop Dance Event Recap
    For the second year in a row, UBC’s Korean Language Program hosted the Annual K-Pop Dance Event on November 8th at the Asian Center Auditorium. Organized by students in the Korean Language Program, the event was attended by over 50 UBC students and invited guests.    This year’s event was sponsored by the UBC’s Department […]
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  • 2023 Toronto Korean Speech Contest
    The 17th Annual Toronto Korean Speech Contest will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the University of Toronto. This year’s event will be held in in-person format for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.  Participants should submit their online application along with the script by Tuesday, Feb. 28, 11:59 pm EST. A message about the qualification will be […]
  • Let’s Talk: Korean & English Language Exchange
    Join us for a language exchange event where you can meet Korean speakers to practice your Korean! This event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their Korean speaking abilities (especially if you have an oral exam coming up soon)! You will also have the opportunity to make new friends and learn about different cultures […]
  • Explore your dreams of studying, working, and living in South Korea!
    Are you interested in studying, working and living in South Korea? Join our information session, co-hosted by the Korean Language and Culture Program and Korean Education Affairs Section, Korean Consulate in Toronto, and explore the possibilities available as a student or after your graduation by hearing from our guest speakers! Time: Thursday, March 2, 4:30-6:00PMPlace: […]
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