FHIS Newsletter - February 2020

Fascism: Why Understanding the Past is Critical for the Present

Understanding historical Fascism is critical to resisting the many forms of Fascism that are arising today. Dr. Carlo Testa explains.

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Interested in Becoming a French Teacher? Consider the BEd Program

FHIS graduates are a particularly great fit for UBC's French Education program, and here's why.

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Jennifer Nagtegaal: Drawing, Comics & Animation in Hispanic Visual Culture

Unexpectedly developing an interest in Hispanic visual culture with the help of her now supervisor, PhD student Jennifer Nagtegaal explains why she pursued graduate studies.

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Joseph Bouchard: Community and Growth through the FHIS Learning Centre

Joseph Bouchard reflects on his personal and professional development in the FHIS community as a tutor and the previous coordinator for the FHIS Learning Centre.

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Magali Blanc: ‘Construction of the Self’ in Contemporary French Literature

PhD student in French Studies, Magali Blanc, explores how auto-fictional writers attempt to regain part of their missing heritage in an effort to complete their identities.

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Alumni Spotlight: Darlene Munro

Former student Darlene Munro shares how her undergraduate degree led to her current career as a teacher both locally and abroad.

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Recently Defended Graduate Theses

Read the recently defended MA and PhD theses of our graduate students, published between August 2019 – January 2020.

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Expand your horizons

In today's globalized world, having critical thinking skills, foreign language proficiency, and cultural awareness can make you an asset in a wide variety of careers. Discover where a Major, Minor, or Honours degree in our programs can take you:

French

With more than 200 million French speakers worldwide, French is among the principal languages of diplomacy and of international organizations.

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Spanish

Become a truly global citizen by joining a community of 500 million Spanish speakers worldwide. Get a strong grasp of the Spanish language through hands-on learning.

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Italian

Italy is a world leader in fields such as fashion, graphic design, interior design and the culinary arts. Develop language skills and explore Italian literature, arts and culture in a global context.

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Latin American Studies

The Latin American Studies program is an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of the region, which has a strong impact on the globe.

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