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 […]
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 […]
Learn Portuguese this summer at UBC
Our online and in-person courses are perfect for anyone who still needs to fulfill the Language Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, or who simply want to learn a new language and culture! PORT 101: First-Year Portuguese I Offered online and in-person in Term 1. PORT 102: First-Year Portuguese II Offered online and in-person in […]
Graduate Studies Information Session: French and Hispanic Studies
Learn more about the MA and PhD in French or Hispanic Studies, including course offerings, research opportunities, career outcomes, financial aid, and the admissions process. Current graduate students will share their experiences, followed by a Q&A. Questions? Contact fhis.grad@ubc.ca.
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 […]
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.
Formative Peer Review of Teaching through CTLT
Did you know that you can engage in a confidential formative peer review of teaching through UBC’s Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT)? The CTLT Formative Peer Review of Teaching Program is a supportive process designed to provide feedback to instructors about their teaching. The CTLT has a team of reviewers who are trained […]
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 […]