French Language Course Code Changes
To make the sequence of language course progression easier to understand, the following course codes have been changed. These changes will be effective starting the 2021 Summer Terms.
$3,000 French as a Second Language Bursary for First Year Students: Apply now!
Applications are now being accepted for the French as a Second Language (FSL) Bursary until September 30th. English-speaking Canadians who will be starting their first year at UBC during the 2021-22 academic year, with at least 50% of their courses and related activities in French, have an opportunity to receive a $3,000 bursary to […]
Virtual Global Seminars (Summer 2021)
Get an international experience in the summer. Global Seminars are prof-led UBC courses that take place virtually, and focus on a specific topic. Go Global is offering the following virtual programs that are suitable for French, Hispanic and Italian Studies students. Top reasons students choose Global Seminars: A more immersive academic journey, gaining international experience […]
Learning Centre tutor offers simple tips for mastering new languages
Undergraduate student Liz Carvalho shares why she volunteered to tutor at the FHIS Learning Centre and two simple tips for learning new languages. Tutoring at the Learning Centre I discovered the FHIS Learning Centre when I started learning French at the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS). My prof was always telling us […]
Spanish for Community Goes Virtual
Dr. Maria Carbonetti brings Spanish for Community’s experiential learning community projects to the virtual sphere.
English-taught courses at the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies
Did you know we offer many courses in English that have no prerequisites and are open to students from all backgrounds? Most of them even fulfill the literature requirement for the Bachelor of Arts!
Studying Abroad: Serena Huang reflects on her time in Lyon, France
Ever consider studying abroad? Serena Huang shares about her experiences in Lyon, France for a Go Global Seminar.
Student Perspective: Adapting to the Online Learning Environment
Soumya Singhal Routery shares about her experiences with adapting to the online learning environment.
Italian Between Word and Image: Digital Gallery
A digital gallery conveying the meaning of Italian language and culture through original creative compositions by students of Italian at UBC and SFU.
National Essay Contest: $2000 Scholarship for French Studies
Are you in Grade 10, 11 or 12 (secondaire IV, secondaire V or Cégep 1 in Quebec) and registered in a French program? Do you need a little boost to continue your education in French after high school? Take part in the National Essay Contest by Le français pour l’avenir for the chance to […]