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ASIA 314 001 2020W Syllabus
Acknowledgment: UBC’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the
xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) people. The land it is situated on has always been a place of learning for the
Musqueam people, who for millennia have passed on in their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to
the next on this site.
Syllabus Index
1. Meet Your Instructor and TA
2. Communications
3. Course Information
4. Course Description
5. Learning Outcomes
6. Course Structure and Activities
7. Learning Materials
8. Assessments of Learning
9. Schedule of Topics
10. University Policies
11. Other Policies and Resources
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Important Notes:
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All dates, times, and deadlines are listed in Vancouver Time (Pacific Time Zone). It
is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your work by the deadline in Vancouver
Time. A clock in Pacific Time can be found on the course Home Page .
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This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. This winter term is
likely to pose particular, and in many cases unanticipated, challenges for instructors and
learners alike. For this reason, I plan to survey students on their experience with the
online course delivery methods at least once this term, and it may become necessary to
adapt the course in response to students' needs. Any changes will be discussed with the
class, and an updated syllabus will be distributed to all students.
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For resources on online learning, visit UBC's Keep Learning site
( ).
Statement regarding online learning for international students: During this pandemic, the
shift to online learning has greatly altered teaching and studying at UBC, including changes to
health and safety considerations. Keep in mind that some UBC courses might cover topics that
are censored or considered illegal by non-Canadian governments. This may include, but is not
limited to, human rights, representative government, defamation, obscenity, gender or sexuality,
and historical or current geopolitical controversies. If you are a student living abroad, you will be
subject to the laws of your local jurisdiction, and your local authorities might limit your access to
course material or take punitive action against you. UBC is strongly committed to academic
freedom, but has no control over foreign authorities (please visit

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of the University conveyed in the Senate Statement on Academic Freedom). Thus, we recognize
that students will have legitimate reason to exercise caution in studying certain subjects. If you
have concerns regarding your personal situation, consider postponing taking a course with
manifest risks, until you are back on campus or reach out to your academic advisor to find
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