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    • CNTO 301/303 Basic Cantonese (Non-heritage)
    • CNTO 311 Basic Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers
    • CNTO 401 Intermediate Cantonese
    • CNTO 451 Advanced Cantonese through Popular Culture
  • Events
    • Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop 第二屆唐人世界工作坊
    • The 4th Workshop on Innovations in Cantonese Linguistics (WICL-4)
    • The 1st UBC Cantonese Singing Contest 歲粵如歌－第一屆卑詩大學粵語歌唱比賽
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  • 香港著名填詞人岑偉宗 「我的作詞生涯」講座 “My Passion of Lyric Writing” Chris Shum

    香港著名填詞人岑偉宗將於2018年7月5日星期四下午2至4時於卑詩大學亞洲中心演講廳向師生及公眾演説「我的作詞生涯」，分享多年來創作心得及趣事。機會千載難逢，萬勿錯過。 Read More

  • Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop 第二屆唐人世界工作坊

    Cantonese Culture and Language in the World: What's Next? Read More

  • Event Recap: The First UBC Cantonese Singing Contest

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  • Hong Kong-related Courses

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  • The 4th Workshop on Innovations in Cantonese Linguistics (WICL-4)

    WICL-4: Cantonese Linguistics in the Pacific Rim: Theory and Applications June 23-24, 2018 Read More

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    The Cantonese Guru Series 粵語達人訪問系列 Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Jan 7:00 pm 17 7:00 pm
    City Inscribed 我寫 • 我城 University of British Columbia, 1874 East Mall
    The UBC Hong Kong Studies Initiative is pleased to present “City Inscribed,” a series of public lectures and events in celebration of the launch of “Literature of Hong Kong” (ASIA 324) at the University of British Columbia.
  • Aug 1
    BC Day University of British Columbia, 1874 East Mall
    University will be closed.
  • Sep 5
    Labour Day University of British Columbia, 1874 East Mall
    University will be closed.
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香港著名填詞人岑偉宗 「我的作詞生涯」講座 “My Passion of Lyric Writing” Chris Shum

香港著名填詞人岑偉宗將於2018年7月5日星期四下午2至4時於卑詩大學亞洲中心演講廳向師生及公眾演説「我的作詞生涯」，分享多年來創作心得及趣事。機會千載難逢，萬勿錯過。 Read more >>

Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop 第二屆唐人世界工作坊

Cantonese Culture and Language in the World: What's Next? Read more >>

City Inscribed 我寫 • 我城

he UBC Hong Kong Studies Initiative is pleased to present “City Inscribed,” a series of public lectures and events in celebration of the launch of “Literature of Hong Kong” (ASIA 324) at the University of British Columbia. Read more >>

The 1st UBC Cantonese Singing Contest 歲粵如歌－第一屆卑詩大學粵語歌唱比賽

Free tickets are available by RSVP. Seats are limited and first come first served. Read more >>

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Media

The Cantonese Guru Series 粵語達人訪問系列

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  • 香港著名填詞人岑偉宗 「我的作詞生涯」講座 “My Passion of Lyric Writing” Chris Shum
  • Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop 第二屆唐人世界工作坊
  • City Inscribed 我寫 • 我城
  • The 1st UBC Cantonese Singing Contest 歲粵如歌－第一屆卑詩大學粵語歌唱比賽
  • The 4th Workshop on Innovations in Cantonese Linguistics (WICL-4)

Upcoming Events

CNTO 301/303 Basic Cantonese (Non-heritage)

Elementary level course in Cantonese for non-heritage learners with no prior exposure to or background in Cantonese. Focus on training for basic listening and conversational skills in Cantonese.

CNTO 311 Basic Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers

Basic oral and presentation skills in Cantonese. This is an accelerated course that covers content and topics similar to CNTO 301 and CNTO 303, but is structured specifically for heritage speakers of Mandarin.

CNTO 401 Intermediate Cantonese

Intermediate lower level Cantonese for non-heritage learners.

CNTO 451 Advanced Cantonese through Popular Culture

Popular culture in Hong Kong from media such as television, cinema, popular music, literature, social media, etc., through advanced authentic Cantonese listening and reading materials.

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  • The Second Cantonese Worlds Workshop at UBC.The Second Cantonese Worlds Workshop at UBC.
  • Summer Term 1 just flew by and another two classes finished their last day of class. ✌️Summer Term 1 just flew by and another two classes finished their last day of class. ✌️
  • Cantonese Music Workshops: Musicals and Lyrics 粵語音樂工作坊：音樂劇及作詞/填詞 Friday, June 22, 2018 9:30-11:30 am 粵語音樂劇今昔1997-2018： 與香港著名得獎填詞人岑偉宗一席話 由羅倩欣教授及岑偉宗先生主講(粵語) In Search of Cantonese Musicals, 1997-2018: a Conversation with Hong Kong lyricist Chris Shum Conducted by Professor Hedy Law (https://music.ubc.ca/hedy-law/) and Mr. Chris Shum (http://www.chrisshum.com/) (program in Cantonese) 1:00-4:00 pm 粵填粵過癮—粵語填詞大師班 由岑偉宗先生主講(粵語) 曾參與專業音樂劇舞台演出之粵語講師白文杰及卑詩大學學生黃亦詩示範演唱。 Cantonese Lyrics Master Class with Mr. Chris Shum (program in Cantonese) Singing demonstrations by Cantonese Lecturer Raymond Pai and UBC student Celina Wong, both having performed in professional musical productions. 網上登記免費入場，先到先得額滿即止。 Free admission with RSVP. Space is limited and first come first serve. #cantonese #cantoneseworlds #ubc #ubccantonese #卑詩大學 #粵語 #廣東話 #音樂劇Cantonese Music Workshops: Musicals and Lyrics 粵語音樂工作坊：音樂劇及作詞/填詞 Friday, June 22, 2018 9:30-11:30 am 粵語音樂劇今昔1997-2018： 與香港著名得獎填詞人岑偉宗一席話 由羅倩欣教授及岑偉宗先生主講(粵語) In Search of Cantonese Musicals, 1997-2018: a Conversation with Hong Kong lyricist Chris Shum Conducted by Professor Hedy Law (https://music.ubc.ca/hedy-law/) and Mr. Chris Shum (http://www.chrisshum.com/) (program in Cantonese) 1:00-4:00 pm 粵填粵過癮—粵語填詞大師班 由岑偉宗先生主講(粵語) 曾參與專業音樂劇舞台演出之粵語講師白文杰及卑詩大學學生黃亦詩示範演唱。 Cantonese Lyrics Master Class with Mr. Chris Shum (program in Cantonese) Singing demonstrations by Cantonese Lecturer Raymond Pai and UBC student Celina Wong, both having performed in professional musical productions. 網上登記免費入場，先到先得額滿即止。 Free admission with RSVP. Space is limited and first come first serve. #cantonese #cantoneseworlds #ubc #ubccantonese #卑詩大學 #粵語 #廣東話 #音樂劇
  • Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop Thursday June 21, 2018 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm  Forum #3: “Cantonese Identities” Moderator: Dr. Henry Yu, University of British Columbia Cantonese Diaspora in Cambodia – Dr. Dana Bourgerie, Brigham Young University My Emerging, Dormant & Re-awakened Cantonese Identity – Winnie Cheung, Pacific Canadian Heritage Centre - Museum of Migration Local-born Chinese and Vancouver’s Chinatown – June Chow, Youth Collaborative for Chinatown @yccyvr Chinese Canadian Identity through Cantonese Opera and Art Exhibitions – Dr. Jack Leong, University of Toronto RSVP: https://cantonese.arts.ubc.ca/cw2 #cantonese #cantoneseworlds #ubc #ubccantonese #卑詩大學 #粵語 #廣東話Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop Thursday June 21, 2018 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm  Forum #3: “Cantonese Identities” Moderator: Dr. Henry Yu, University of British Columbia Cantonese Diaspora in Cambodia – Dr. Dana Bourgerie, Brigham Young University My Emerging, Dormant & Re-awakened Cantonese Identity – Winnie Cheung, Pacific Canadian Heritage Centre - Museum of Migration Local-born Chinese and Vancouver’s Chinatown – June Chow, Youth Collaborative for Chinatown @yccyvr Chinese Canadian Identity through Cantonese Opera and Art Exhibitions – Dr. Jack Leong, University of Toronto RSVP: https://cantonese.arts.ubc.ca/cw2 #cantonese #cantoneseworlds #ubc #ubccantonese #卑詩大學 #粵語 #廣東話
  • Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop 2 pm June 21, 2018 Both University of British Columbia and The Chinese University of Hong Kong students of the Asian Canadian & Asian Migration Studies @ubcacam ACAM 390 The Heritage of Chinese Migration course will share their recent immersive study experience in Hong Kong and Hoiping, Guangdong Province. RSVP: https://cantonese.arts.ubc.ca/cw2 #cantonese #cantoneseworlds #ubc #ubccantonese #卑詩大學 #粵語 #廣東話 Photo courtesy of Denise Fong-Chow @cantoneseheritage and the Cantong Project.Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop 2 pm June 21, 2018 Both University of British Columbia and The Chinese University of Hong Kong students of the Asian Canadian & Asian Migration Studies @ubcacam ACAM 390 The Heritage of Chinese Migration course will share their recent immersive study experience in Hong Kong and Hoiping, Guangdong Province. RSVP: https://cantonese.arts.ubc.ca/cw2 #cantonese #cantoneseworlds #ubc #ubccantonese #卑詩大學 #粵語 #廣東話 Photo courtesy of Denise Fong-Chow @cantoneseheritage and the Cantong Project.
  • Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop Thursday June 21, 2018 11:00 am – 12:45 pm Forum #2: “Teaching & Learning Cantonese in the World” Moderator: Raymond Pai, University of British Columbia “世上無難語，只怕有心人” Why Cantonese is not a Difficult Language – Liam Doherty, University of British Columbia Cantonese, a World Language for the Internet Age – Steve Kaufmann, LingQ Learning Cantonese through Immersion – Michael Schroeder, University of British Columbia The Challenges of Reading and Writing Cantonese as a Second Language – Dr. John Wakefield, Hong Kong Baptist University The Use of Theme-based Approach in Teaching Cantonese – Dr. Christine Wong, Langara College RSVP: https://cantonese.arts.ubc.ca/cw2Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop Thursday June 21, 2018 11:00 am – 12:45 pm Forum #2: “Teaching & Learning Cantonese in the World” Moderator: Raymond Pai, University of British Columbia “世上無難語，只怕有心人” Why Cantonese is not a Difficult Language – Liam Doherty, University of British Columbia Cantonese, a World Language for the Internet Age – Steve Kaufmann, LingQ Learning Cantonese through Immersion – Michael Schroeder, University of British Columbia The Challenges of Reading and Writing Cantonese as a Second Language – Dr. John Wakefield, Hong Kong Baptist University The Use of Theme-based Approach in Teaching Cantonese – Dr. Christine Wong, Langara College RSVP: https://cantonese.arts.ubc.ca/cw2
  • Only one more week until our Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop! We will highlight the speakers over the next few days. Thursday June 21, 2018 9:00 am – 10:45 am  Forum #1: “Cantonese in Writing” Moderator: Dr. Leo Shin, University of British Columbia Vernacular Written Cantonese and the Early 18th Century Hua Jian Ji – Dr. Marjorie Chan, The Ohio State University When The Little Prince Speaks Cantonese – Zoe Lam, University of British Columbia Cantonese Translations by Missionaries in 19th Century China – Dr. Clement Tong, Carey Theological College Novels in Cantonese: the Case of Sit Ho Ching –  Dr. Stephen Matthews, Hong Kong University & Dr. Virginia Yip, The Chinese University of Hong Kong RSVP: https://cantonese.arts.ubc.ca/cw2/Only one more week until our Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop! We will highlight the speakers over the next few days. Thursday June 21, 2018 9:00 am – 10:45 am  Forum #1: “Cantonese in Writing” Moderator: Dr. Leo Shin, University of British Columbia Vernacular Written Cantonese and the Early 18th Century Hua Jian Ji – Dr. Marjorie Chan, The Ohio State University When The Little Prince Speaks Cantonese – Zoe Lam, University of British Columbia Cantonese Translations by Missionaries in 19th Century China – Dr. Clement Tong, Carey Theological College Novels in Cantonese: the Case of Sit Ho Ching –  Dr. Stephen Matthews, Hong Kong University & Dr. Virginia Yip, The Chinese University of Hong Kong RSVP: https://cantonese.arts.ubc.ca/cw2/
  • We are less than two weeks away from our two major workshops. Looking forward to seeing you here! #Cantonese #ubc #ubccantonese #粵語 #廣東話We are less than two weeks away from our two major workshops. Looking forward to seeing you here! #Cantonese #ubc #ubccantonese #粵語 #廣東話
  • It's time for dim sum and tea time after class again. #dimsum #ubccantoneseIt's time for dim sum and tea time after class again. #dimsum #ubccantonese
  • 20 student presenters, 17 guest speakers, 2 days of events, and 1 theme: Cantonese Culture and Language: What's next? Please join us for the Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop at St. John's College, University of British Columbia and Richmond Public Library @rplbc . You can now purchase vouchers for a lunch with the speakers event at $25 per person. Please RSVP by Sunday June 17, 2018. 二十位學生、十七位講者、兩日活動、一個主題：粵語文化何去何從？請即報名參加於卑詩大學聖約翰書院及列治文公共圖書館舉行之第二屆唐人世界工作坊。與會者可購買 $25 餐劵與嘉賓共進午餐。截止報名日期 2018 年 6 月 17 日星期日。 https://cantonese.arts.ubc.ca/cw2/ #cantoneseworlds #ubc #ubccantonese #卑詩大學 #粵語 #廣東話20 student presenters, 17 guest speakers, 2 days of events, and 1 theme: Cantonese Culture and Language: What's next? Please join us for the Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop at St. John's College, University of British Columbia and Richmond Public Library @rplbc . You can now purchase vouchers for a lunch with the speakers event at $25 per person. Please RSVP by Sunday June 17, 2018. 二十位學生、十七位講者、兩日活動、一個主題：粵語文化何去何從？請即報名參加於卑詩大學聖約翰書院及列治文公共圖書館舉行之第二屆唐人世界工作坊。與會者可購買 $25 餐劵與嘉賓共進午餐。截止報名日期 2018 年 6 月 17 日星期日。 https://cantonese.arts.ubc.ca/cw2/ #cantoneseworlds #ubc #ubccantonese #卑詩大學 #粵語 #廣東話
  • 香港著名填詞人岑偉宗將於2018年7月5日星期四下午2至4時於卑詩大學亞洲中心演講廳向師生及公眾演説「我的作詞生涯」，分享多年來創作心得及趣事。機會千載難逢，萬勿錯過。 https://www.facebook.com/events/1039045812939017/香港著名填詞人岑偉宗將於2018年7月5日星期四下午2至4時於卑詩大學亞洲中心演講廳向師生及公眾演説「我的作詞生涯」，分享多年來創作心得及趣事。機會千載難逢，萬勿錯過。 https://www.facebook.com/events/1039045812939017/
  • If you want to know what Corinna 陳明恩 @dancingcorinna says to herself in the mirror, stay tuned for her upcoming interview on our website! cantonese.arts.ubc.caIf you want to know what Corinna 陳明恩 @dancingcorinna says to herself in the mirror, stay tuned for her upcoming interview on our website! cantonese.arts.ubc.ca

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