Presented by Tamara Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Spanish (UBC FHIS); Tesi Aguirre, PhD Student in Spanish (UBC FHIS); and Katharina Piechocki, Associate Professor of French and Romance Studies (UBC FHIS)
About the talk:
This research seminar brings together three scholars from across the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS)—Tamara Mitchell (Assistant Professor of Spanish), Tesi Aguirre (PhD Student in Spanish) and Katharina Piechocki (Associate Professor of French and Romance Studies)—to talk about the ways we do, approach and conduct research. Designed as an open conversation, this seminar starts from the premise that we do not talk enough about the nitty-gritty, the pedestrian side of our research—no matter if we’re students or faculty. This seminar, then, inquires about the minutiae of the research process:
- What exactly do we do when we “do research”?
- How do we start a research project, and what exactly drives us?
- What is our point of departure and how do we proceed from there?
- What do we do when we struggle?
- How do we work across languages and disciplines?
- To what degree does contingency, serendipity and marketability play a role in the shaping of our research project?
- How do we embark on collaborative projects?
This seminar wants to stimulate an open conversation with the audience by offering three distinct perspectives to these questions.
The event will be held in English.
About the FHIS Research Seminar:
Hosted by the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) and open to the entire UBC community, the FHIS Research Seminar is a forum for sharing the latest research related to French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romance Studies. Each seminar involves thought-provoking presentations by guest speakers, faculty members, and graduate students. Engage in lively discussions, connect with fellow scholars, and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and light refreshments. Please RSVP in advance to confirm your attendance.
Registration:
Contact:
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Katharina Piechocki (katharina.piechocki@ubc.ca).
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