FHIS Newsletter - Fall 2024

Message from the Department Head

November 2024 | "Despite the unexpected challenges we often face—and our collective enthusiasm for tackling new projects—the resilience and creativity of our staff, the dedication and expertise of our faculty, and the energy and passion of our students have been nothing short of inspiring." Read more.

The Romance Languages Students’ Association: A Quick Overview

Learn how to get involved with the new Romance Languages Students' Association.

Study Abroad Opportunities for Summer 2025

From France to Ecuador, learn about how you can earn credits while studying abroad. Apply by Dec 5.

Research in Chile and Argentina – Expanding access to Indigenous poetry

Hannah Marincak shares about her experience.

Study Abroad in Lyon: Exploring Lyon’s representation in the media

Lily Lou shares about her experience.

An immersion in Barcelona’s literature, architecture, urbanism and current affairs

Emma Li shares her experience.

Graduate Spotlight: Katherine Marchant

Katherine shares why she pursued a graduate degree at FHIS and advice for new or prospective graduate students.

Graduate Spotlight:
Nnaemeka Hubert Odikamnoro

Learn about his grad student experience and research.

Recently Defended Theses

View the successfully defended theses of MA and PhD students of French or Hispanic Studies from March-November 2024.

Graduate Program applications are now open

Apply for the MA and PhD in French or Hispanic Studies by January 10th, 2025.

Tamara Mitchell receives SSHRC Grant to explore extraction and aurality in Mexican literature

A start-up guide for teachers interested in fostering linguistic security in their classroom

Meet the Arts PhD students decolonizing the future of digital humanities across disciplines

La francophonie en action : Utilisateur indépendant (B1)

By Dr. Caroline Lebrec

Las fiestas del intelecto. Banquetes e ideología en la vanguardia española

By Dr. María Soledad Fernández Utrera

Francophone Literature After the Postcolonial Age

By Dr. Farid Laroussi

Staff Spotlight: Manaal Yasir, Student Programs Assistant

Staff Spotlight: Luisa Alvarado, Student Services Assistant (Work Learn Student)

Alumni Spotlight: Laura Marr, MA Student of French

Laura shares about why she pursued an MA in French.

Share Your Alumni Story

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

Alumni Event Calendar

Check out special events for UBC alumni that are happening throughout the year.