From March 4 to 8, the annual Arts Multilingual Week was celebrated at the Arts Student Centre in collaboration with various units from the Faculty and beyond.
These courses provide a unique chance for a diverse range of students to explore Swahili, one of the ten most widely spoken languages globally, and delve into the rich culture it represents.
Films highlighting the current landscape of African cinema were at the forefront of the recent series curated by journalism student Kika Memeh for
Black History Month at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver.
In this interview with CBC, Ife Adebara (a Linguistics PhD student at UBC) discusses her work to better equip AI to understand hundreds of African languages.
As the Faculty of Arts reflects on Black History Month, it is essential to acknowledge and celebrate the evolution of Black women’s voices and their remarkable progress in combating oppression.
In this Black History Month Q&A, Dr. Webster reminds us that Black excellence has always been deeply rooted in the history of Black activism, liberation, and solidarities around the world.
As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the crucial research that sheds light on the Black community’s rich history and exceptional achievements.
"Our lives depend on the ocean," says Dr. Rashid Sumaila. That is indeed the mantra the professor follows—and has made the center of his planet-saving, globe-spanning research.
Starting in 2023W, students will have the opportunity to take two courses in beginner Swahili:
SWAH 101 and
SWAH 102, both taught by Dr. Joash Gambarage.