Author Archives: Yuka Kubota

Throughout the various (and extremely large amount of) readings in my first year at UBC, the common topic I came across was the influence wielded by writers and editors in shaping media. Especially those documenting global events such as political … Continue reading →

As we approach the end of our first year at university, I find myself reflecting on the learning journey thus far. Initially, I believed my worldview to be expansive, attributed to my proficiency in English—somewhat of a rarity in my … Continue reading →

The familiar Vancouver rain drizzles down, casting a gray and somber tone upon the surroundings. However, delving into the poems of Jennifer Spahr, I’m reminded that my gloomy disposition about the weather is a privileged concern. Spahr’s verses, delving into … Continue reading →

Embarking on my second term at UBC coincided with the start of a new year. In my English class, we delved into the novel Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close written by Foer, which is a poignant exploration of the 9/11 incident … Continue reading →

This week, our class visited the UBC archives, providing me with a unique opportunity to witness the meticulous preservation of documents, particularly those belonging to Joy Kogawa, the author of Obasan. Again, I was surprised by all the significant utilities … Continue reading →

Why do we advocate for specific causes while overlooking others? In Farhet Shahzad’s article, “The Role of Interpretative Communities in Remembering and Learning,” she posits that memories and learning strategies are shaped by an individual’s social relationships, political orientations, cultural … Continue reading →

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