Promoting the French Language: Centre de la Francophonie de UBC

Dr. Stéphanie Palisse talks about the importance of cultural immersion and how you can get involved with the Centre de la Francophonie de UBC.

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Latin American Studies: Interdisciplinary Approach to Studying the Region

Dr. Alessandra Santos describes what makes LAS unique, what skills students can develop, and where the program is heading in the near future.

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Elena Zampieri: Promoting Italian Language and Culture at UBC

Visiting Lettore of Italian, Elena Zampieri, offers tips on how you can learn more about Italian language and culture at UBC and in Vancouver. 

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André Lamontagne honoured with the Sovereign’s Medal

Awarded by the Governor General of Canada, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements by Canadians.

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Thao Atkinson: Studying Abroad in Venice, Italy

Thao Atkinson talks about embracing vulnerability, adapting the Italian mindset, and supporting her career goals through the study abroad program. 

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Bowen Wright: Studying Abroad in Quito, Ecuador

Bowen Wright shares about creating a home away from home through the power of shared language during her Go Global seminar in Quito, Ecuador.

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Bilingualism and Literature in Franco's Spain
 

Dr. Anna Casas Aguilar examines the connections between gender and nationalism in modern Spanish and Catalan literature.

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Post-Nationalism in Mexican and Central American Narrative Fiction

Dr. Tamara Mitchell studies how globalization is leveraged by Latin American thinkers and artists to critique and shape world relations.

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The Evolution of a “Poetics of Ruins” in French and Québécois Literature

Dr. Vincent Gélinas-Lemaire tracks the evolution of a “poetics of ruins” — and what they say about a growing sense of worry in our societies.

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Gender, Genre & Economic Transactions in Literature

Dr. Elizabeth Lagresa-González investigates the intersection between gender, genre, and cross-cultural transactions in literature.

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Modes of Resistance in Dominican Literature

Dr. Ramón Antonio Victoriano explores the representation of “blackness” and different modes of resistance in Dominican literature.

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Recently Defended Graduate Theses

Read the recently defended MA and PhD theses of our graduate students, published between July 2019 - October 2019.
 

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Graduate Studies: Apply soon!

November 1, 2019 to March 15 or 30, 2020

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Study Abroad: Quito, Ecuador

Application deadline: December 5, 2019

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Study Abroad: Salerno, Italy

Application deadline: December 5, 2019

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Alumni Book Club
 

Discuss books with other alumni online.

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November 1, 2019

Round Table: Democracy in Brazil Today

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November 4, 2019

Public Humanities Hub: Media Training Series
 

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November 5, 2019

Book Launch: Migration and the Media by Dr. Gaoheng Zhang

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November 6, 2019

Women Made Visible by Dr. Gabriela Aceves-Sepúlveda

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November 7, 2019

Graduate Program: Online Info Session

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November 13, 2019

Graduate Program: In-Person Info Session

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November 13, 2019

Screening: Video Art in Latin America

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November 14, 2019

Lecture: Art Systems - Brazil and the 1970s

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Submit Your Alumni Story

Share your advice with students on landing your first job and growing your career.
 

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Customize your UBC Arts Clothing

Personalize your UBC Faculty of Arts clothing with your department name, graduation year, and anything else!

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Visit the FHIS Learning Centre

Free peer-guided support for students in all levels of French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

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Help bring unique learning opportunities to FHIS. Your generosity goes a long way!

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