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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · 48m

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...

UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · 5d

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 | 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…

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · 19d

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

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…

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · 21d

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.

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…

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · 27d

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...

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…

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · 28d

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

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…

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · 28d

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...

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Aug 27

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...

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Jul 30

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...

UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Jul 22

📣 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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UBC Centre for European Studies @ces.ubc.ca · May 30

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!

Project Interview: Sarah Revilla-Sanchez | Centre for European Studies

Sarah Revilla-Sanchez (she/ella) is a PhD candidate in Hispanic Studies at the University of British Columbia. Her doctoral research tracks how contemporary literary works by Mexican women are increas...

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UBC Centre for Migration Studies @migration.ubc.ca · May 23

📢 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...

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · May 21

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...

UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · May 2

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.

Available supports for the UBC community: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc

Available supports for people in BC: bit.ly/3YOAORx

UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Apr 29

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...

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...

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Apr 16

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...

UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Apr 11

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.

FHIS Graduate Student Symposium 2025 - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies

Celebrate the richness and diversity of French and Hispanic Studies through thought-provoking presentations and engaging dialogue. The Department of French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies (FHIS) warmly...

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UBC Centre for Migration Studies @migration.ubc.ca · Apr 11

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...

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.

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Mar 28

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.

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…

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Mar 27

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.

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Mar 25

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/

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.

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Mar 21

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 | "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…

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Mar 17

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 | 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…

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Mar 11

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...

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 ...

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UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies @ubc-fhis.bsky.social · Feb 21

Congratulations to Keira Smith-Tague, Emmy Issartial, and Jessica Fraser for winning the Ximena Osegueda Prize for Best Graduate Essay.

Ximena Osegueda Prize Winners for Best Graduate Essay 2025 - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies

Congratulations to our Ximena Osegueda Prize winners for best essay in a graduate seminar: Best graduate essay in Hispanic Studies: Keira Smith-Tague, MA Student of Hispanic Studies “Waste Narratives:...

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