Research Spotlight: A Cognitive & Philological Investigation of Genre in Medieval French Literature
Dr. Patrick Moran explores the experimental aspects of medieval textuality and how literary genres emerge.
Research Spotlight: Utopian Memory in African & Caribbean Francophone Literatures
Dr. Gloria Onyeoziri-Miller explores the notion of memory as a source of utopia in African and Caribbean francophone literatures.
Research Spotlight: African Diaspora Literature, Culture & Technology in Brazil
Dr. Alessandra Santos explores the dynamics of African diaspora in Brazil as expressed through art and developments in technology.
Research Spotlight: Crimea – The Invisible War
Dr. Sima Godfrey explores the concept of ‘collective forgetting’ in her research on France’s role in the Crimean War.
Alumni Spotlight: Jesse Barker, Assistant Professor (Spanish)
PhD – Hispanic Studies (2011)
Maria Carbonetti shares about Community Engaged Learning
Want to make an impact and apply your skills far beyond the classroom? Learn about Spanish for Community.
Beyond the classroom: peer-guided support for students learning French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese
Emily Beatty, Coordinator at the FHIS Learning Centre, shares about the benefits of getting involved in the FHIS community beyond the classroom and what the Learning Centre can do for you. “The most rewarding part of my role as a tutor and coordinator at the Learning Centre is the satisfaction of helping other students improve […]
Why you should consider learning Portuguese
Pedro Dos Santos makes a strong case for why you should consider learning Portuguese and learning about Brazilian culture.
Killam Teaching Prize recipient Brianne Orr-Álvarez shares best practices and memorable moments
Dr. Brianne Orr-Álvarez, Lecturer of Spanish and Director of the FHIS Learning Centre, received the prestigious 2018 Killam Teaching Prize in recognition of excellence in teaching. Here, she reflects on the most memorable moments of her teaching career and the lessons she has learned along the way. “I thank my lucky stars every day that I had the […]