UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies

Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies The application period for the 2025-2026 academic year runs from now until November 15, 2025. English-speaking Canadians or permanent residents who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate…

Undergraduate and graduate students who are studying French at UBC—for whom French is a second language—have the opportunity to receive a $3,000 bursary from @acufc.bsky.social. Learn more and apply by November 15.

Graduate | UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) Achieve your educational and career goals through our graduate programs in French or Hispanic Studies at UBC Vancouver, British Columbia.

Interested in pursuing an MA or PhD in French or Hispanic Studies at UBC? Apply by January 9, 2026 for the Sept 2026 and Jan 2027 intakes.

We are accepting applications for a Lecturer position in Portuguese. Apply by November 5: fhis.air.arts.ubc.ca/sessional-le...

Gaoheng Zhang publishes two monographs in one month on Italy-China cultural exchanges - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies We are excited to share that Dr. Gaoheng Zhang, Associate Professor of Italian Studies, has published two new monographs this October 2025—each exploring cultural exchanges between Italy and China…

Congratulations to Dr. Gaoheng Zhang for publishing two new monographs this October, each exploring cultural exchanges between Italy and China—from food to fashion. We invite you to attend his upcoming book talks. fhis.ubc.ca/news/gaoheng...

Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies The application period for the 2025-2026 academic year runs from now until November 15, 2025. English-speaking Canadians or permanent residents who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate…

Undergraduate and graduate students who are studying French at UBC—for whom French is a second language—have the opportunity to receive a $3,000 bursary from @acufc.bsky.social. Learn more and apply by November 15.

Applications are now open for UBC’s MA & PhD programs in French or Hispanic Studies! Apply by January 9, 2026 for the Sept 2026 and Jan 2027 intakes. Not sure yet? Join an Information Session on Oct 15 (online) or Nov 4 (in-person).
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Attend the first FHIS Teaching & Learning Seminar presented by Dr. Isabelle Delage-Béland. She will present her TLEF funded project to redesign and modernize grammar courses. Held in English, this presentation will cover topics applicable to a broad range of fields. fhis.ubc.ca/events/event...

FHIS Research Seminar | Book Launch of "Cartografías del bosque (Cartographies of the Woods)" by María Adelaida Escobar Trujillo - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies Sponsored by UBC Latin American Studies Del carbonero al arbutus: A conversation on Cartografías del bosque (Cartographies of the Woods) Presented by author María Adelaida Escobar Trujillo, Lecturer…

Attend the book launch of "Cartografías del bosque (Cartographies of the Woods)"—a reflection on migration & belonging, human & natural relations, life & death, and love & kinship—by Dr. María Adelaida Escobar Trujillo, Lecturer of Spanish.

📅 Oct 8, 2025
⏰ 3:00-4:30 PM
📍 Buchanan Tower, Room 726

FHIS Research Seminar | “Sorry for my accent!”: Navigating linguistic insecurity across contexts - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies Presented by Sarah Huxley, MA Student of French (UBC FHIS) and Nancy Ofori, MA Student of French (UBC FHIS), in conversation with Marie-Eve Bouchard, Associate Professor of French (UBC FHIS) About…

Who decides what counts as “correct” in a language, and how does this affect those learning or teaching it? Attend the FHIS Research Seminar presented by Sarah Huxley, Nancy Ofori, and Dr. Marie-Eve Bouchard. Held in English and open to all.

📅 Sept 24, 2025
⏰ 3:00-4:30 PM
📍 Buchanan Tower, Room 726

Two FHIS Scholars Awarded "Best Book" by the Canadian Association of Hispanists - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies We are proud to announce that Dr. María Soledad Fernández Utrera, Professor of Spanish, and Jennifer Nagtegaal, PhD Student of Hispanic Studies, are recipients of Best Book by a Canadian Hispanist…

Congratulations to Dr. María Soledad Fernández Utrera, Professor of Spanish, and Jennifer Nagtegaal, PhD Student of Hispanic Studies, for being awarded "Best Book by a Canadian Hispanist" by the Canadian Association of Hispanists.

Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies The application period for the 2025-2026 academic year runs from now until November 15, 2025. English-speaking Canadians or permanent residents who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate…

Undergraduate and graduate students who are studying French at UBC—for whom French is a second language—have the opportunity to receive a $3,000 bursary from @acufc.bsky.social. Learn more and apply by November 15. fhis.ubc.ca/bursaries-fo...

FHIS Research Seminar | A Celestial Emporium? The Emergence of Genre in Early Medieval French Literature - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies Presented by Patrick Moran, Associate Professor of French (UBC FHIS) About the talk:  What are genres, and why do they matter? What can they teach us about the way our mind works? How do genres…

What are genres, and why do they matter? Join us for the first FHIS Research Seminar presented by Patrick Moran, Associate Professor of French. Held in English and open to all.

📅 September 10, 2025 (Wed)
⏰ 3:00-4:30 PM
📍 Buchanan Tower, Room 726

Discover the latest research in French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romance Studies at the FHIS Research Seminar! Enjoy engaging talks, discussion, and refreshments. View the full schedule and RSVP: fhis.ubc.ca/news/fhis-se...

UBC has renewed its partnership with Portugal’s Camões Institute, continuing support for Portuguese language and culture at FHIS through a visiting lectureship and cultural programming. fhis.ubc.ca/news/ubc-and...

Congratulations to Mathilda Poulenay and Kathryn Houston, recipients of the FHIS TA Award for their teaching excellence, subject mastery, and outstanding impact on students, peers, and faculty. We are incredibly grateful for their contributions to the department. fhis.ubc.ca/news/teachin...

📣 Call for Papers! FHIS Grad Student Conference invites proposals on "The Silence of Forgetting: Absence, Void, & Memory in Literature & Culture". We welcome submissions from all relevant departments.

🗓️ Deadline: Aug 27
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As we dive into summer, our team is reflecting on the amazing work of our 2024-5 student research fellows. Graduate Fellow Sarah Revilla-Sanchez, a PhD candidate with @ubc-fhis.bsky.social, discusses her project on how Mexican women use the Gothic mode to grapple with gender-based violence below!

📢 Applications are now open for the 2025–26 Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies!

Enhance your UBC degree with a specialization in migration and mobilities studies.
🗓️ Application deadline: June 23, 2025

Learn more & apply: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...

Meet María Julieta Cordero, our PhD student in Hispanic Studies who will be celebrating #UBCgrad today!🎓 Her dissertation, "Spiritual Tides: Religion, Memory & History in Three Caribbean Novels," introduces a new method called archipelagic reading. Read it here:⁠ open.library.ubc.ca/soa/cIRcle/c...

Today is an opportunity to grieve the loss of innocent lives, honour them, comfort those impacted and offer appreciation for those serving in response to the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy.

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Support and care for those impacted by Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy - Faculty of Arts The devastating and senseless attack at the Lapu Lapu Day festival on April 26 has shocked our communities and continues to weigh heavily on our hearts. We extend our deepest condolences to the famili...

Our hearts are with those affected by the tragic events at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival. We extend our deepest condolences and stand in solidarity with all impacted. Support resources are available: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/support...

Arturo Victoriano (@arturovictoriano.bsky.social) reflects on the lasting impact of Mario Vargas Llosa in Dominican literature, the complex relationship between his politics and his work, and why he remains a significant literary influence. www.reforma.com/celebra-tosc...

Celebrate the richness of French & Hispanic Studies at the FHIS Graduate Student Symposium on April 15th. Through thought-provoking presentations and engaging dialogue, the Symposium is a vibrant space for MA & PhD students to share research across literature, culture, media, linguistics and more.

CMS Research Conference 2025: Migration, Mobilities, and Changing Political Landscapes - Centre for Migration Studies Join CMS for Research Conference 2025 on May 1-2 at xʷθəθiqətəm, Liu Institute, to explore migration, mobilities, and changing political landscapes.

Join us on May 1-2 at the Liu Institute for Global Issues (UBC Vancouver) for the CMS Research Conference 2025: Migration, Mobilities, and Changing Political Landscapes.

📣 Full program now available!

Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

FHIS Research Seminar | Claiming the River: Québécois and Innu Narratives of the Romaine River Hydro Project - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies Presenter: Isabella Huberman, Assistant Professor of French (FHIS) Respondent: Sarah Henzi, Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies (Simon Fraser University) About the talk:  Hydro-Québec’s Romaine…

Join us for a talk on Hydro-Québec’s Romaine River megaproject on unceded Innu territory, sparking debate over land attachment. Explore how Québécois and Innu stories reveal disparate narratives of belonging in the next FHIS Research Seminar led by Dr. Isabella Huberman on April 2nd. Register now.

Graduate | UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) Achieve your educational and career goals through our graduate programs in French or Hispanic Studies at UBC Vancouver, British Columbia.

The deadline to apply for the Master of Arts (MA) in French Studies program at UBC has been extended to the following dates:⁠
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➡️ April 20, 2025: for domestic applicants
⁠➡️ April 30, 2025: for international applicants

Learn more: fhis.ubc.ca/graduate/

Graduate | UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) Achieve your educational and career goals through our graduate programs in French or Hispanic Studies at UBC Vancouver, British Columbia.

Take the next step in advancing your French Studies career by applying to the Master of Arts (MA) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The extended deadline is April 15, 2025 for the September 2025 and January 2026 intakes.⁠ Learn more. fhis.ubc.ca/graduate/

FHIS Research Seminar | "Silent Poetry": How Enlightenment Literature Redefined Deafness - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies Presenter: Flora Amann, Postdoctoral Research Fellow (FHIS) Respondent: Joël Castonguay-Bélanger, Associate Professor of French (FHIS) About the talk:  Description coming soon! Registration: About…

Not only did the Age of Enlightenment witness the emergence of sign linguistics, but it also redefined deafness as a unique perspective on language and the world—as an aesthetic experience. In our next FHIS Research Seminar, explore the relationship between the French language and the image.⁠

FHIS Research Seminar | Thinking Through Food in the Global Hispanophone: Heritage, Identity, Foodscapes - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies Presenter: Rosi Song, Professor, School of Modern Languages and Cultures (Durham University) Sponsored by Latin American Studies About the talk:  Rosi Song discusses the burgeoning field of Food…

Explore how food practices shape and reflect identity, heritage, and global movements, and the intersection of food studies, history, cultural studies, and Latin American/Iberian studies, at the next FHIS Research Seminar on March 19 by Rosi Song (Durham University).

FHIS Research Seminar | Stanislavski’s Method of Physical Actions for the Study of Plays by Ana Caro and Maria de Zayas - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies Presenter: Natalia Soracipa Ortiz, PhD Student of Spanish (University of Calgary) Respondent: Elizabeth Lagresa-González, Assistant Professor of Spanish (FHIS) About the talk:  The Method of Physical ...

On March 12th, explore Stanislavski’s “Method of Physical Actions” as they apply to the study of plays by Ana Caro and Maria de Zayas at the next FHIS Research Seminar presented by Natalia Soracipa Ortiz, PhD Student of Spanish (University of Calgary). fhis.ubc.ca/events/event...