5 Arts courses you can take to learn about Indigenous history and culture
In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we have compiled a list of Arts courses you can take this upcoming Winter session to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.
Prepare for Teacher Education with the new Minor in English
Regardless of your major, if you’re interested in teacher education or teaching abroad, having English as a primary or second teachable area can add substantial value to your career. As of Winter Term 2022, the UBC Department of English Language & Literatures will offer a new Minor in English: Teacher Education Preparation, which is open […]
New 2022 courses in the Faculty of Arts
Registration starts next week for the 2022/23 Winter Session! From classes tackling the climate emergency, to an introduction to youth activism and food systems, explore our list of over 15 new courses being offered for the first time ever in the Faculty of Arts.
Through our eyes, with our voices: How Arts Staff are engaging and embodying their Asian identities in the workplace (Part III)
Hear from Arts staff members about how they are engaging and embodying their Asian identities in the workplace.
What is special about a university language course?
Are you thinking about taking a language course? If you’re deciding between a university offering versus a free automated online course, Dr. Qian Wang, Director of the Chinese Language Program and Associate Professor in Chinese Linguistics, explains what makes a university language course unique, how it benefits your Arts degree, and why it adds value […]
2021-2022 Killam Teaching Prize Winners
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to announce that five faculty members have been awarded the Killam Teaching Prize for 2021-2022. The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching. Sylvia Bascou-Vallarino, French Hispanic and Italian Studies Dr. Sylvia Bascou-Vallarino (she/her/hers) is a […]
Meet four Black scholars leading innovative research in the Faculty of Arts
With February marking Black History Month, we asked four Black scholars from across the Faculty of Arts to talk about their inspiring research, the importance of Black storytelling and world-building, and their advice for aspiring scholars.
Q&A with Dr. Alifa Bandali on anti-Muslim hate
Anti-Muslim hate is an everyday reality for Muslim communities in Canada and across the globe. Statistics Canada data on hate crimes between 2009 to 2020 shows a steady increase of anti-Muslim incidents across Canada. In 2017, the shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre further increased the spike by 150% compared to the previous year according […]
Bringing Canada’s leading writers into the classroom
A newly designed seminar in the Canadian Studies program will give students an opportunity to meet and engage in discussion with some of the country’s most prominent writers.
17 Global Seminars for Arts students to study abroad in summer 2022
Global Seminars are an amazing opportunity to take UBC courses led by a UBC instructor in global locations around the world.