Arts Multilingual Week Poetry, Short Films, and Multimedia Projects by FHIS Students
The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) is proud to showcase the work of some of its Spanish (SPAN 401, taught by Dr. Maria Escobar Trujillo) and Italian (ITAL 201, taught by Chiara Falangola) students, who participated in the Untranslatable Exhibition Contest and the Multilingual Poetry Slam Contest as part of Arts Multilingual […]
Study Abroad in France, Ecuador, or Spain: Online Information Sessions
Interested in studying abroad, while earning credits towards your degree? UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) is offering three Global Seminars to France, Ecuador and Spain in 2023. Attend an online information session to learn more. Lyon, France: Global Seminar This is an intensive 3-week course in Lyon that takes students outside […]
Program Information Sessions: French, Spanish, Italian and Romance Studies
Thinking about pursuing a major, minor, or honours in French, Spanish, Italian, or Romance Studies? Attend our program information sessions to help inform your decision! You will learn: Why you should consider declaring a major, minor, or honours in French, Spanish, Italian, or Romance Studies Program requirements Curriculum and course overview Opportunities (e.g. Study Abroad) […]
English-taught courses at the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (Winter Session 2022)
Did you know we offer many French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Romance Studies courses that are taught in English, have no prerequisites, and are open to students from all backgrounds?
Centre de la Francophonie: Upcoming Initiatives
Dr. Vincent Gélinas-Lemaire, the new Director of the Centre de la Francophonie de UBC, shares his vision and upcoming initiatives for the Centre. The Centre de la Francophonie de UBC—a joint initiative of the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS), the Department of Language Teaching and Literacy (LLED), and UBC Extended Learning—promotes and […]
Hiring Student Research Assistants: Examining the Variety of French Spoken by Youth in Vancouver
Are you a current UBC student interested in gaining expertise in sociolinguistics? If so, Dr. Marie-Eve Bouchard, Assistant Professor of French, might have the perfect project for you! We asked her a few questions about the project she will be working on this year. What is your research project about? My research project focuses on […]
5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Portuguese Studies
Andrea Roca and Pedro Dos Santos share why you should consider Portuguese Studies.
Advice for Academic Success from Student Award Recipients in the Graduating Class of 2022
Three award recipients from the Graduating Class of 2022 reflect on their undergraduate journey and offer advice for academic success to students in the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies.
Recognizing Student Volunteers of 2021-2022
UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) would like to thank the 2021-2022 student volunteers for generously devoting hours to support the FHIS Learning Centre and Spanish for Community, and for their service as Student Representatives. In this article, students share how volunteering has enhanced their university experience. Learning Centre Volunteers FHIS Learning […]
Recommended Reads for Summer 2022
Back by popular demand, faculty members from UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) have compiled a list of recommended summer reads that were originally published in French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. So pick your favourite park bench, soak up the sun and get lost in these books!