New Certificate in French Translation now offered at UBC
The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) is offering a new Undergraduate Certificate in French Translation, which is open to all UBC students. Develop the professional skills to translate between French and English, navigate cultural nuance, and think ethically and critically about translation choices. Credits earned through this certificate can be applied towards […]
Studying abroad in France: How learning French deepens cultural immersion
From exploring French culture and improving their language skills to building lifelong connections, students share what it’s really like to live and learn in France.
Translating Indigenous plant knowledge cards in FREN 457
Dr. Irem Ayan, Assistant Professor of French at UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS), describes a translation project in which students navigated the cultural and ethical dimensions that shape meaning itself. UBC students helped translate Pacific Northwest Plant Knowledge Cards from English into French as part of “FREN 457: English-French Translation,” taught […]
New Romance Studies Courses for Winter Session 2026
Explore brand new Romance Studies (RMST) courses that will be offered in the 2026 Winter Session. What makes Romance Studies courses unique? They are open to students from all programs. They have no prerequisites (with a few exceptions). They are taught in English. They fulfill the BA breadth requirements in the “Humanities and Creative Arts” […]
French Program Requirement Changes (2026 Academic Year)
Starting from the 2026 academic year, the French Program is introducing new program requirements for its major, honours, and minors. New program requirements Learn more about the new requirements and how to declare a specialization: Specialization in French Language, Literatures and Cultures Specialization in French Language Questions? Speak to an advisor.
Spanish Program Requirement Changes (2026 Winter Session)
The Spanish Program offers a variety of courses in Spanish language at all levels, and in Hispanic literature, culture, and civilization. Language courses focus on the development of oral, grammar, writing, communicative and intercultural skills, while literature and culture courses help develop linguistic, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Starting from the 2026 academic year, the […]
French for the Future: National Essay Contest Winners 2025-26
Congratulations to the winners of the National Essay Contest, who have been offered scholarships 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 […]
FHIS online courses offered summer 2026
Language courses Knock out your language requirements this summer with online courses in French, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish—and check off the “Language as Meaning” BA Breadth Requirements while you’re at it. Humanities courses (in English) Meet the “Humanities and Creative Arts” BA Breadth Requirements with this online course—taught in English with no prerequisites. RMST_V 362: The […]