Department of Asian Studies

Founded in 1961, the Department of Asian Studies aims to increase the linguistic, intercultural, and analytical competencies of students on a variety of Asian cultures, languages and histories. The Department offers programs in Asian area studies and cultures with instruction in nine Asian languages including Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi-Urdu, Persian, Punjabi, Sanskrit and Tibetan.

Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory

The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) comprises three streams of research-based learning and practice: Art History, Critical and Curatorial Studies, and Visual Art. The main goals of AHVA are to foster critical and reflexive thinking within an inclusive and supportive environment, to be innovative in pedagogy, and international in scholarly perspective.

Department of Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology advances the study and constructive understanding of human diversity and commonality, across the globe and throughout the long span of human existence. Through research, teaching, and community collaboration, the Department pursues excellence using multiple analytical and interpretive methods that share a commitment to field and museum-based inquiry.

Committees

UBC Arts brings together diverse members of the faculty in committees to advance a wide variety of initiatives, including the Curriculum Committee and the Dean’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure.

Heads, Directors & Chairs

Heads, Directors, and Chairs provide oversight for departments, schools, institutes, programs, and cultural venues within UBC Arts.

Office of the Dean

The Office of the Dean provides strategic leadership while supporting departments, schools, and other units in achieving the faculty’s academic mission.