“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 […]
Travelling Across the Romance World: FHIS Student Experiences
As part of the 2024 FHIS Instagram Contest, students from UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) shared about their travel experiences and how their knowledge of a Romance language has enhanced their ability to connect with different cultures. Here are some of their submissions—you might just get some ideas for your next […]
New Faculty Spotlight: Michela Valmori, Visiting Lecturer of Italian
Get to know Michela Valmori, Visiting Lecturer of Italian, who joined UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) in January 2024. Career background I started teaching in 2005 at the Modern Language Centre of the University of Bologna, and throughout my career I taught courses at all levels in the Italian language, of […]
FHIS Instagram Contest 2024: Share Your Travel Photos
Have you travelled to a Romance language-speaking country or city? Submit photo(s) from your travels—with a short reflection describing your time there—to be featured on the Instagram account of UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS)! Two winners will be selected by random draw to receive a UBC-branded hoodie. Submission deadline: February 15, 2024 […]
Study Abroad Opportunities | Summer 2024
A Global Seminar offers course-based, experiential, hands-on learning in an international setting, adding insight and experience not available in a lecture hall. By taking a UBC course led by a faculty member with a small group of students, you can develop stronger connections to the course material and the professor.
David Chen wins Italian literary competition “Premio Bolletino Itals”
David Chen, UBC student of Italian, won first place in the Free Theme Poetry category of Premio Bolletino Itals, a literature competition held by l’Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia. The competition received over 200 submissions by students learning Italian from 34 countries. David’s original poem was initially composed as part of the coursework for “Elementary […]
2 Talks on Italian-Canadian Connections Coming to UBC
On October 11th and 12th, UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies will be hosting two talks that explore the relationship between Italian-Canadians and Indigenous Peoples, and the intersections of queerness and Italian-Canadian identity. The talks will be presented by special guests Paolo Frascà, Angela Nardozi, Licia Canton, and Monica Meneghetti. Indigenous-Italian-Canadian Connections October […]
Accepting Nominations: FHIS Undergraduate Student Representatives
The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) is seeking 4 students to serve as Undergraduate Student Representatives who will have the opportunity to provide valuable input on departmental policies from the student’s perspective, including matters that affect students directly, such as curriculum changes. It is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your resume, expand […]
Farewell from Outgoing Department Head Joël Castonguay-Bélanger
This newsletter will be my last as Head of this great department. As I prepare to bid farewell to this wonderful chapter of my life, I am filled with a mixture of emotions. How did six years pass so quickly?! It has been an honour and a privilege to serve such a remarkable community of […]