Course Tools

Here are the online platforms and tools we will be using for this course. For more information and support for any of the UBC-supported tools, please visit Keep Learning (keeplearning.ubc.ca​).

Privacy and Accessibility

Please note that many of the online tools used in this course collect data related to your learning activities (such as user names, locations, and duration of login). In some cases, students may have the option to use an alias (for example, Turnitin). Please check with the instructor if you have questions or concerns. If you encounter accessibility barriers when using any course technology, please contact the instructor as early as possible so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged.

Canvas

We will be making use of our Canvas course site (canvas.ubc.ca/courses/176538). For support, please visit: keeplearning.ubc.ca/technologies/#canvas.

Course Blog

Our Course Blog (blogs.ubc.ca/asia501/) contains the most pertinent information for this course, including the schedule, requirements, and assignment instructions. When in doubt, please consult the blog first.

Zoom (Backup)

Class sessions are held in person. But just in case we need to go online, here’s the Zoom link:

Topic: [2025W-ASIA 501] Class Session (Backup)
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/67301073780?pwd=CgXq15EHmSti21mZ8koyz3PKTZoLE5.1

Meeting ID: 673 0107 3780
Passcode: 457534

Turnitin

Students will be asked to submit some of their assignments through Turnitin. Please follow the steps below:

1. Visit the Turnitin page
   (lthub.ubc.ca/guides/turnitin/) of the Learning Technology Hub for background information and instructions regarding privacy.
2. If you do not already have a Turnitin account, select “Get Started” and follow the instructions to create a user profile.
   • Note that since Turnitin’s servers are not located in Canada, students may choose to use an alias when they sign up for an account.
3. Log in.
4. Select “Enroll in a class” and provide the following information:
   • Class/Section ID: 51239112
   • Enrollment password: asia501
5. Select “25W-ASIA 501” from the list.
6. Select “Submit” next to the appropriate assignment:
   1. Choose “File upload” (preferred) or “Cut & paste.”
      For privacy reasons, you may wish to remove your name and any identifying information from the document before uploading.
   2. Provide the required information.
   3. Upload your file or copy and paste your document
      (including endnotes and bibliography, if applicable).
   4. Select “Submit.”
   5. Confirm submission.

Further Information

• Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Turnitin service as early as possible.
• Students are responsible for the safekeeping of their own work and may be asked to resubmit assignments.
• Students who are new to Turnitin and who would like to become familiar with the service may submit a draft assignment under “Trial submission.”
• Students who are unable to access Turnitin may submit their assignments to the instructor as email attachments,
  which may then be forwarded to Turnitin at the instructor’s discretion. Please contact the instructor in advance.