Why pursue an Honours in Romance Studies? Student Spotlight with Bri Jackson
Third-year student Bri Jackson shares why they are pursuing an Honours in Romance Studies, in addition to a Double Major in Spanish and History and a Minor in International Relations. Why pursue an Honours degree? I found the idea of writing a thesis very intriguing. I appreciate how much flexibility students have to choose a […]
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Message from the Department Head (Fall 2024)
Welcome to the Fall 2024 FHIS Newsletter! As I write this message, the first term of the Winter Session is well underway and we have settled into the November rain, enjoying perfect espressos from our new super automatic coffee machine. Administrative changes In contrast to the last few years, which brought significant changes to the […]
The Romance Languages Students’ Association: A Quick Overview
Petra Semeniuk, Vice President of the Romance Languages Students’ Association, explains how FHIS students can get involved. What is the Romance Languages Students’ Association? The Romance Languages Students’ Association (RLSA) is a vibrant new Student Association dedicated to celebrating and exploring the diverse languages and cultures within the Romance Languages field, including Spanish, French, Italian, […]
FHIS Research Seminar Schedule 2024-25
The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) invites you to attend the FHIS Research Seminar—an opportunity to delve into the latest research surrounding the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Romance language-speaking world. The seminar will feature presentations from guest speakers, faculty members, and graduate students. Enjoy coffee, tea, and light snacks while […]
Student Spotlight: Anshul Kulkarni, Italian Studies
Undergraduate student Anshul Kulkarni shares what you can expect from an Italian course at UBC.
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
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 […]