5 Aspects Every Translator Should Consider: Reflections from FREN 457
Undergraduate students in “FREN 457: Advanced Translation” taught by Dr. Irem Ayan helped translate the UBC French program’s webpage from English to French. In this article, undergraduate student Virginia Tung and Dr. Irem Ayan reflect on the project. What aspects should every translator consider? 1. Context Virginia Tung: It is important for the translator to […]
Sylvia Bascou-Vallarino: Reflecting on 23 Years at UBC
After a successful Teaching Assistantship during her Master’s degree at UBC, Sylvia Bascou-Vallarino was offered a Sessional Lecturer position in French and Spanish at UBC in 2001—a position that she held until 2018, when she accepted a new role as Lecturer of French. Upon her retirement, Sylvia Bascou-Vallarino reflects on the most memorable moments of […]
Alumni Spotlight: Laura Marr, MA Student of French
Laura Marr shares why she pursued French Studies at UBC for both her BA and MA degrees.
FHIS courses that fulfill “Ways of Knowing” breadth requirements
View a list of course bundles that fulfill the “Ways of Knowing” breadth requirements in the following categories: Humanities and Creative Arts, Place and Power, and Language as Meaning. test
Alumni Spotlight: Gabriela Llanos, Government of Canada
Gabriela Llanos shares how her knowledge of Portuguese and other Romance languages helped her land multiple positions at the Government of Canada.
Comment favoriser la sécurité linguistique auprès des jeunes francophones en Colombie-Britannique? | Media Interview with Dr. Marie-Eve Bouchard
Dr. Marie-Eve Bouchard talks about how to develop linguistic security among young French speakers in British Columbia in an interview with Kristin Reinke, CEFAN, Université Laval. This is part of a video series on the topic of demystifying preconceived notions about North American francophonies, hosted by Kristin Reinke with the participation of the participation of […]
UBC Giving Day: Invest in graduate students through the FHIS Department Fund
Invest in graduate student potential by making a gift to the FHIS Department Annual Fund on UBC Giving Day, April 4th. Affordability is one of the greatest challenges faced by graduate students. Your gift to the FHIS Department Fund will directly support the research and professional growth of MA and PhD students in French and […]
“How Do I Say Goodbye to the Thundershowers in July?” Slam poem by David Chen
This original poem—which switches between Spanish, French, and Italian in different sections—was written and performed by undergraduate student David Chen during this year’s Arts Multilingual Week. David states: “This poem was written to celebrate the languages within the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies, the years of language and cultural learning that I’ve […]
French for the Future: National Essay Contest Winners 2023-24
Congratulations to the winners of the National Essay Contest, who have been offered bursaries to study French at the University of British Columbia. About the National Essay Contest Organized by French for the Future, the National Essay Contest gives students in grades 10, 11, and 12 a chance to win a scholarship to continue their […]