The FHIS Undergraduate Symposium is a celebration of learning and a platform for knowledge-sharing by UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS), as part of Arts Multilingual Week.

This symposium gives FHIS undergraduate students the opportunity to share their coursework from Winter Terms 1 and 2—such as research papers, creative projects, reflections, and more—through two formats: a Research Forum and a Poster Presentation. You can choose to participate in one or both formats. A Certificate of Participation will be given to all presenters.

You can also volunteer as a moderator of the Q&A portion of the Research Forum, or you can also simply come as an attendee to support and learn from your fellow classmates.

Presenters: All undergraduate students who have taken a French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or Romance Studies course during the Winter 2024-25 Session (Term 1 or 2) can be presenters or moderators at the Research Forum or Poster Presentation. The event is not limited to FHIS majors or minors.

Attendees: Everyone from the UBC community is welcome to attend, regardless of department or unit! Students, faculty members, and staff are welcome.

What are the perks of participating?

Earn a Certificate of Participation
Boost your C.V. and portfolio
Gain valuable experience for future careers in teaching, academia, or graduate studies
Receive constructive feedback on your work to refine it before final submission (especially for projects that are still in progress!)
Contribute to the academic community with your unique insights

How to Participate

Research Forum

Present your coursework through a 7-minute oral presentation, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session for audience feedback and discussion. We are also seeking volunteer moderators.

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Research Forum

Present your coursework through a 7-minute oral presentation, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session for audience feedback and discussion. We are also seeking volunteer moderators.

Learn more