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 Matters
Please be mindful that many of the online tools we will be using will capture data about your learning activities (user names, locations, duration of login, etc.). Please check with the instructor if you have any concerns.
Course Blog
Our Course Blog (blogs.ubc.ca/asia501/) is where the most pertinent information for this course (schedule, requirements, instructions for assignments, etc.) can be found. When in doubt, check the information there.
Canvas
We will be making use of the course Canvas site (canvas.ubc.ca/courses/176538). For support, please visit: keeplearning.ubc.ca/technologies/#canvas.
Zoom (Backup)
Class sessions are in-person only. 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 their assignments through Turnitin. Please follow the steps below:
- Visit the Turnitin page (lthub.ubc.ca/guides/turnitin/) of the Learning Technology Hub for background information and for instructions regarding privacy matters.
- If you would like to create a new account, select “Get Started” and follow the instructions to create a user profile.
- Note that since the server of Turnitin is not located in Canada, students may opt to use an alias when when they sign up for an account.
- Log in
- Select “enroll in a class” and provide the following information:
- class/section ID: 51239112
- enrollment password: asia501
- Select “25W-ASIA 501” from the list.
- Select “submit” (next to the appropriate assignment):
- Choose “file upload” (preferred) or “cut & paste” (for privacy reasons, please delete your name and any identification information from the original document before uploading)
- Provide the required information
- Upload your file or copy and paste your document (including endnotes and bibliography, if applicable)
- Select “submit”
- **Confirm submission**
Further Information
- Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Turnitin service as soon as possible.
- Students are responsible for the safekeeping of their own work and may be asked to resubmit their assignments to the instructor.
- Students who are new to Turnitin and who would like to get a sense of how the service works may submit a draft assignment under “Trial submission.”
- Students who are unable to access Turnitin may submit their assignments to the instructor as e-mail attachments (which will then be forwarded to Turnitin). Please contact the instructor in advance.