FHIS Newsletter - October 2021

What Latin American Heritage Month Means for Canada

“Despite its tragic history, Latin America is well-known for its history of resistance and idealism, and for the endurance of indigenous languages, cultures and traditions.” Find out what Latin American Heritage Month means for Canada.

Why Dante Alighieri Still Matters Today, 700 Years After His Death

“Dante's most famous poem The Divine Comedy is apt to teach us how progressively to uncover the vastness that lies hidden within every single atom of our own self and of the universe, of which we are unknowingly a part — like fish in water.”

Procreative Poetics & the Opera Libretto with
Dr. Katharina Piechocki

Dr. Katharina Piechocki, Assistant Professor of 17th-Century French, shares about her latest research project.

Diversity in Francophone Studies with Dr. Caroline Lebrec

Dr. Caroline Lebrec, Assistant Professor of Teaching (French), describes her various efforts to diversify Francophone Studies.

Mindfulness & Contemplative Pedagogy in Language Acquisition with Dr. Chiara Falangola

Dr. Chiara Falangola, Lecturer of Italian, describes her ongoing project related to pedagogy.

Muirne de Búrca, Student Programs Assistant

Raquel Costa, Administrative Assistant

4 Reasons to Fall in Love with French Studies—as told by undergraduates

Eight undergraduate students share what made them fall in love with French Studies in the first place—and why they ultimately chose to major or minor in the subject. Can you relate?

Study Abroad Opportunities in French, Spanish & Italian

Apply for these Summer 2022 study abroad opportunities by January 27th.

FHIS Learning Centre

Get free tutoring and group conversation practice in French, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese.

Undergraduate Events:

Oct 23: French Reading Club
Oct 29: Racism is the Virus Documentary Screening
Oct 29: French Literary Workshop
Nov 3: Master of Arts Information Session
Nov 6: French Theatre Outing to "Nombre"
Nov 18: French Bachelor of Education Information Session
Nov 19: Wine is Culture: A Cross-Cultural Approach

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Joel Akinwumi: Collective Forgetting and Identity in Francophone African and Caribbean Literatures

Joel Akinwumi, PhD Student of French, shares about his research on collective forgetting and identity, along with why he chose to pursue graduate studies at UBC.

Recently Defended Theses

Read the recently defended theses written by our graduate students, published between February 2021 – October 2021.

SSHRC Master's Scholarships

Apply for SSHRC MA scholarships by Dec 1. Find out more.

FHIS Graduate Student Conference

Learn about the upcoming graduate student conference taking place from Oct 29-30.

Alumni Spotlight: Christine Forster, Lecturer of Hispanic Studies

Christine Forster shares how her education in Hispanic Studies helped her become a lecturer at the University of Victoria.

Alumni YouTube Playlist

View alumni stories on YouTube to learn what you can you do with a language/culture degree.

Alumni Book Club

Discuss books with other alumni online.

Share Your Alumni Story

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

Wine is Culture: A Cross-Cultural Approach

November 19 | Get educated on the similarities and differences surrounding the production, taste and culture of wine in various regions that speak French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. The event will be led by professional sommelier (wine expert) Élise Trébuchon.

Oct 29 & Nov 6

Literary Workshop & Theatre Outing to Nombre (French)

October 29

FHIS Graduate Student Conference

October 29

Racism is the Virus: Virtual Documentary Screening

November 3

MA in French or Hispanic Studies: Info Session (In-Person)

November 4

Ahọn Dudu: Virtual Talk on Black Lives and Racial Injustice

November 18

French Teaching Bachelor of Education: Online Info Session

November 18

The Roles of the Body in Spain’s “Post-Comics” Scene

November 24

FHIS Research Seminar: Presented by Dr. Nancy Frelick