Project Spotlight: Pandemic Testimonies in SPAN 365
What does it mean to bear witness? In SPAN 365, students turned to the Latin American testimonial tradition to capture untold stories from the COVID-19 pandemic—blending personal reflection with collective memory. Drawing inspiration from Latin American testimonial works—such as Elena Poniatowska’s La noche de Tlatelolco and Rigoberta Menchú’s I, Rigoberta Menchú—students in Dr. María Adelaida Escobar […]
Project Spotlight: Reclaiming Power Through Indigenous Stories and Zines in ASTU 399
Ever wondered what it looks like when academic research meets creative expression? Students in ASTU 399 took up this challenge by exploring Indigenous perspectives on hydro power—then translating their insights into powerful zines. Students enrolled in course “Arts Studies (ASTU) 399: Special Topics in Place and Power” were invited to think beyond colonial frameworks by […]
“Listen, the World is Ending”: How a Romance Studies course sparked Nandita Parmar’s debut novel
Nandita Parmar (BA in Philosophy ’23) shares how her new novel, Listen, the World is Ending, was influenced by a Romance Studies course at the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS). What is your novel about? Listen, the World is Ending (2024) is all about feeling lost and alone in the world. It’s […]
Why pursue an Honours in Romance Studies? Student Spotlight with Bri Jackson
Third-year student Bri Jackson shares why they are pursuing an Honours in Romance Studies, in addition to a Double Major in Spanish and History and a Minor in International Relations. Why pursue an Honours degree? I found the idea of writing a thesis very intriguing. I appreciate how much flexibility students have to choose a […]
Staff Spotlight: Luisa Alvarado, Student Services Assistant (Work Learn Student)
Get to know Luisa Alvarado, 2nd year Work Learn student and prospective International Relations Major, who joined the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) as the Student Services Assistant after previously volunteering at the FHIS Learning Centre. What is your role as Student Services Assistant? My role encompasses several tasks, which include providing […]
Lily Lou: Studying Abroad in Lyon, France – Exploring Lyon’s representation in the media
Lily Lou, a third-year student majoring in French Languages, Literatures and Cultures, shares about her experience studying abroad in Lyon, France during Summer 2024. The Global Seminar was “FREN 395: Experiencing Lyon: La représentation de Lyon dans les médias” taught by Dr. Caroline Lebrec, Assistant Professor of Teaching in French. The course exposed students to […]
Hannah Marincak: Research in Chile and Argentina – Expanding access to Indigenous poetry
Hannah Marincak, a third-year student double-majoring in Spanish and French Languages, Literatures and Cultures, shares about her experience participating in an Undergraduate Research Forum in Chile and Argentina during the Summer 2024 Session. The forum was part of the Palabras Madres translation project, led by Dr. Maria Carbonetti, which aims to increase public access to […]
The Romance Languages Students’ Association: A Quick Overview
Petra Semeniuk, Vice President of the Romance Languages Students’ Association, explains how FHIS students can get involved. What is the Romance Languages Students’ Association? The Romance Languages Students’ Association (RLSA) is a vibrant new Student Association dedicated to celebrating and exploring the diverse languages and cultures within the Romance Languages field, including Spanish, French, Italian, […]
Study Abroad Opportunities Summer 2025
Page navigation: Study abroad in France Study abroad in Ecuador Study Abroad Opportunities in France Participate in one — or both! — of the following opportunities facilitated by UBC Go Global: May 12 – June 8, 2025: FREN 395—The French Revolution: History, Myth, and Fiction (3 credits) Location: France (Paris, Lyon, Vizille) Language of instruction: […]
