Jennifer Nagtegaal publishes “Politically Animated: Non-fiction Animation from the Hispanic World” (Book)
Jennifer Nagtegaal, PhD Student of Hispanic Studies, recently published a book based on her MA thesis titled Politically Animated: Non-fiction Animation from the Hispanic World (2023) with the University of Toronto Press. In this article, Jennifer describes the book-writing process and shares advice to other graduate students who are interested in publishing. Part 1: About […]
Laurie Serafin: Studying Abroad in Quito, Ecuador
UBC student of Spanish, Laurie Serafin, shares about her experiences studying abroad in Quito, Ecuador through a Global Seminar. The Spanish language and culture course was taught by Dr. Stephanie Spacciante during Summer 2023, where students completed six credits of SPAN 201 (or SPAN 206) and SPAN 202 abroad, while living with Ecuadorian host families. […]
Loujain Bilal: Studying Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
UBC undergraduate student, Loujain Bilal, shares about her experiences studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain through a Global Seminar. The Romance Studies course was taught by Dr. Anna Casas during Summer 2023, where students completed three credits of RMST 390. Through an immersive exploration of the city’s literature, visual arts, cinema, architecture, urbanism, and responses to […]
Recently Defended Theses
Date range: July 2023 – October 2023 PhD in French Studies Andisheh Ghaderi Reimagining the American dream: critical perspectives by Francophone voices This study examines the success and failure of French-speaking immigrants in the U.S. due to factors such as class, gender, and identity politics as represented in literature and cinema. The select authors for […]
Applications are now open for Graduate Programs in French or Hispanic Studies
Want to pursue a Master of Arts (MA) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in French or Hispanic Studies at UBC? The application period for the September 2024 intake and the January 2025 intake is open from now until December 31, 2023. Questions? Contact us at fhis.grad@ubc.ca.
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.
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 […]