Sima Godfrey: Reflecting on 32 Years at UBC

Upon her retirement, Dr. Sima Godfrey reflects on the most memorable moments of her 32 years as a faculty member in UBC’s French program—including powerful stories about students who have impacted her as much as she has impacted them.

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Careers in Translation: The Beauty, Challenges and Opportunities

Dr. Arianna Dagnino, certified translator and Sessional Lecturer of Italian Studies, talks about the beauty and challenges of translation work along with practical advice for those seeking to pursue a career in translation.

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From Old to Modern French: Translating the Significant « La Mort le roi Artu »

Dr. Patrick Moran, Associate Professor of French, describes the process of translating Jean Frappier’s version of La Mort le roi Artu from Old to Modern French, and the overall significance of this medieval text.

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"Racism is the Virus": Student-Produced Documentary Combats Asian Hate

Students, academics, and film professionals from Italy and Canada collaborated to create a documentary on COVID-19-related Asian hate, with the goal of combating racial stigma.

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Bridging Territories and People Through Translated Poetry of Mapuche Writers

Students of SPAN 301 completed a translation project serving as a bridge between the indigenous language of Mapuzugun and the colonial languages of Spanish and English.

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George McWhirter's Translation Workshop and its Significance to FHIS

On March 25th, celebrated translator George McWhirter will be leading an online translation workshop for graduate students. Here's why it's significant to FHIS in particular.

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Undergraduate Spotlight | Claire Hein-Salvi, Spanish Major

Undergraduate student Claire Hein-Salvi shares why she chose to major in Spanish and talks about her experiences studying abroad in Granada, Spain.

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Graduate Spotlight | Pooja Booluck-Miller: Migration and Trauma

Pooja Booluck-Miller, PhD student of French Studies, shares about her research on migration and trauma in francophone literature, in addition to her graduate student experience at UBC.

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March 15 | Program Information Sessions: Major or Minor in French, Spanish, or Italian

Thinking about majoring or minoring in French, Spanish, or Italian Studies? Attend our online program information sessions to inform your decision and answer your questions. 

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March 25 | Translation Workshop for Graduate Students with George McWhirter

George McWhirter, Professor Emeritus of the UBC Creative Writing Department, will present a lecture entitled “The Possibles and Impossibles in Translation.” 

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Speaking Atlas of French Varieties in Canada

Dr. Marie-Eve Bouchard shares about her latest research project that aims to combat discrimination and promote an appreciation of linguistic diversity, especially in Canada.

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Blood, Blacks and Books: Dominican Culture Under Balaguer

Dr. Ramón Antonio Victoriano-Martinez explores forms of rhetoric as resistance to the Balaguer regime's dirty war in the Dominican Republic for his current research project.

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FHIS Alumni Survey

Take 5 minutes to complete a survey and help us: a) understand what career you pursued after graduation, enabling us to provide accurate career guidance to current students; and b) understand the types of alumni initiatives you are interested in participating in or contributing to.

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Alumni Spotlight | Benjamin Ralston, Lawyer and University Lecturer

 

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Alumni Book Club

Discuss books with other alumni online.
 

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Share Your Alumni Story

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

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Hiring 4 Lecturers of French

Applications are due on March 24, 2022. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate language courses in French at all levels, and engage in innovative curriculum development. 

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Mar 4: New Perspectives on Community Archaeology and Social Inequality in Mexico

Mar 9: FHIS Research Seminar – Of Bodegones and Novellas

Mar 10: What "Italian Cuisine" Means in China

Mar 15: French Program Information Session: Explore the Major, Minors, and Honours

Mar 15: Italian Program Information Session: Explore the Minor

Mar 15: Spanish Program Information Session: Explore the Major and Minor

Mar 17: Conférence : ‘Un cheval, des chevals’ : comment l’écriture du français nous apprend son histoire

Mar 23: FHIS Research Seminar – Documentaries Against the Law: Crime, Fiction, and Resistance

Mar 25: Translation Workshop for FHIS Graduate Students with George McWhirter

Apr 6: FHIS Research Seminar – From Urbicide to Revolution: Representations of Gore Capitalism in African Literatures

Apr 11: Digital Storytelling: An Intercultural Competency Tool to Promote Diversity and Inclusivity in the Classroom

Apr 23: Séminaire Marguerite de Navarre : Perspectives Croisées

Every Tuesday: Meditation on Twin Hearts ®