Why Specialize in Romance Studies
UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) recently introduced a new major, minor and honours program in Romance Studies. In this article, Dr. Elizabeth Lagresa-González explains what makes this program unique and what students will gain from it. What can students expect from Romance Studies at UBC? A specialization in Romance Studies allows students […]
Afro-Latin Dance Class | Event Highlight
An Afro-Latin dance and cultural education class led by FHIS alumnus Julio Montero. Attendees learned the basic dance moves of salsa, bachata, reggaetón and merengue, and about the cultures from which these dances originated.
(Un)titled: Graduate Student Poetry Collection
Enjoy this collection of poetry written by graduate students from UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies as part of a poetry contest called “(Un)titled”. Winner in the Spanish Section: Anabel Flores written by María Fernanda Guzmán Rodríguez, MA student in Hispanic Studies Jacarandas invernales envuelven tu piel, dejando desnudo el tronco de tu […]
Student Translators Needed for Spanish for Community
Spanish for Community is looking for 2-3 students to help with translating a 34-page document for Paddlers Abreast Canada and the Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Network. The translated materials serve to help women survivors of breast cancer, after surgery and beyond, to improve their quality of life and physical, emotional and mental health. Student translators […]
FHIS Graduate Student Poetry Contest: Call for Submissions
The FHIS Graduate Studies program is hosting a graduate student poetry contest called (Un)titled, which is dedicated to collecting and presenting a diverse array of the best contemporary poetry created by the FHIS graduate students. It aims to provide graduate students with a safe space to present their creative work. All graduate students are invited to submit […]
Video | FHIS Learning Centre: A Day in the Life of a Tutor
UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) offers free tutoring and group conversation sessions to students of French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese at the FHIS Learning Centre. In this video, fellow student Miguel Cruz gives you a glimpse into a day in the life of a peer tutor and a small tour of […]
Recordings | Program Information Sessions: French, Spanish, Italian
Thinking about majoring or minoring in French, Spanish, or Italian Studies? View a recording of our online information sessions recorded on March 15th, 2022 to inform your decision and get your questions answered. You will learn: Why you should consider declaring a major, minor, or honours in French, Spanish, or Italian Studies Program requirements Curriculum […]