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February 28, 2021
For those who might have missed this talk by Dr. Andy Chin, here are the webcast and the photo album.
February 28, 2021
Check out the latest publications by HKSI Associates Dr. Hedy Law, Christopher Rea, and Miu Chung Yan.
February 18, 2021
Associates of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
February 18, 2021
Omni News interviewed HKSI Associate Dr. Zoe Lam on the recent conversation by the Chinese Canadian Museum on Lunar New Year celebration.
February 13, 2021
Associates of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative respond to a potential wave of migration.
February 2, 2021
Check out our latest events and announcements.
January 31, 2021
For those who might have missed this talk by Joseph Gregory Yu, here are the webcast and the photo album. See event details.
January 30, 2021
HKSI Associate and Director of the UBC Cantonese 卑詩大學粵語 Program Mr. Raymond Pai spoke on the importance of expanding access to the learning of Cantonese at the university level. . . .
January 6, 2021
Happy new year! Please check out the latest HKSI Update.
December 11, 2020
Included in this series are articles by HKSI Associates Drs. Diana Lary, Pitman Potter, and Leo Shin.
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- CNTO 451 (19W): Hong Kong music through derivative work
- CNTO 451 (19W): Cyberbullying
- CNTO 451 (19W): “Yellow” App
- CNTO 451 (19W): Hong Kong YouTuber
- CNTO 401 (19W): Housing differences between Hong Kong and Vancouver
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[Webcast] Language Archiving in the Digital Era
For those who might have missed this talk by Dr. Andy Chin, here are the webcast and the photo album.
[Publications] Check out these publications by HKSI Associates
Check out the latest publications by HKSI Associates Dr. Hedy Law, Christopher Rea, and Miu Chung Yan.
[Media] HKSI Associates respond to the coronavirus pandemic
Associates of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
[Media] HKSI Associate Dr. Zoe Lam on Lunar New Year celebration
Omni News interviewed HKSI Associate Dr. Zoe Lam on the recent conversation by the Chinese Canadian Museum on Lunar New Year celebration.

Recording Hong Kong: The Oral History Collection of the Hong Kong Heritage Project
Join Ph.D. student and author Amelia Allsop for a tour of the Hong Kong Heritage Project
[Media] HKSI Associates respond to a potential wave of migration
Associates of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative respond to a potential wave of migration.
[Newsletters] Our February Update is out
Check out our latest events and announcements.

[Webcast] Hail Alma Mater: School Museums in Hong Kong
For those who might have missed this talk by Joseph Gregory Yu, here are the webcast and the photo album. See event details.
[Media] HKSI Associate Mr. Raymond Pai on the importance of teaching Cantonese at the university level
HKSI Associate and Director of the UBC Cantonese 卑詩大學粵語 Program Mr. Raymond Pai spoke on the importance of expanding access to the learning of Cantonese at the university level. . . .
[Newsletters] Our January Update is out
Happy new year! Please check out the latest HKSI Update.
[Publications] An Assessment of 50 Years of Canada-China Relations
Included in this series are articles by HKSI Associates Drs. Diana Lary, Pitman Potter, and Leo Shin.
[Newsletters] Our December Update is out
Please check out our latest Update.

[Webcast] The Power of Media: Reimagining the Future
For those who might have missed this conversation with Mini Choi and Michael Lee, here are the webcast and the photo album. See event details.
[Publications] Pop Culture in Teaching Chinese as an Additional Language
Congratulations to HKSI Associate and Director of the UBC Cantonese Language Program Raymond Pai on his latest publication.
[Newsletters] Our November newsletter is available
Check out our latest newsletter for our upcoming events . . . .

[Webcast] Archiving Memory: Neon Lights in Hong Kong
For those who might have missed this seminar by Prof. Brian Kwok, here are the webcast and the photo album. See event details.
[Newsletters] The HKSI October update is out
Check out our latest Update.
[Publications] Mechanisms of Gatekeeping in the Social Work Profession: Lessons Learned from Canada, Hong Kong and South Korea
Congratulations to HKSI Associate Dr. Miu Chung Yan on the publication of his latest journal article.
Welcome to the fifth season of HKSI!
Welcome back! Check out our September 2020 Update.
[Media] HKSI Associates respond to the turmoil in Hong Kong
Associates of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative respond to the protests in Hong Kong.

CNTO 451 (19W): Hong Kong music through derivative work
Advance Cantonese through Pop Culture: Hong Kong music through derivative work https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aU5ktZ4AlOy9EelEdAV_xE-UDt3oKDv2/view

CNTO 451 (19W): Cyberbullying
Advance Cantonese through Pop Culture: Internet’s Freedom of Speech and Cyberbullying https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Aj7r-YCZqREt36VIUYPAeEh5CjoOqP3V/view

CNTO 451 (19W): “Yellow” App
Advanced Cantonese through Pop Culture: “Yellow” Apps created under Hong Kong’s political polarization https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qh1zrEJsj8aw49V4TGMu0KZUYbREqalR/view

CNTO 451 (19W): Hong Kong YouTuber
Advanced Cantonese through Pop Culture: How did YouTubers affect teenagers’ consumption pattern in Hong Kong? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dk6YKcCY1uwIh65cW0G2AK6ow8zfRYMq/view

CNTO 401 (19W): Housing differences between Hong Kong and Vancouver
(Intermediate lower level Cantonese for non-heritage learners) These Cantonese language students summed up some differences between the housing system between Hong Kong and Vancouver! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I7PqhWlzjtQNjMegMfSqgzVpNR1E7YNR/view

CNTO 311 (19W): The Powerpuff girls
(Basic Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers) An adventure of the Powerpuff girls brought to you by students from 311. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xBoi5Zc7w33N6BYu2e2t0DAlcrRbIYy8/view?usp=sharing

CNTO 311 (19W): Almost A Love Story 2020
(Basic Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers) Almost A Love Story 2020 by students from CNTO 311. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DF_Eoj0zGmwWKVGGfiMQ4e4-P1S7yKZV/view

CNTO 311 (19W): Life during COVID-19
(Basic Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers) Students from CNTO 311 describe their life during COVID-19. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h5pzsrVT9FNnfOBsybXMebE1IDTLcfB9/view