Program Overview

Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies

The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate Programs

• French Studies
  • Major in French Language, Literatures and Cultures
  • Honours in French Language, Literatures and Cultures
  • Minor in French Language, Literatures and Cultures
• Spanish Studies
  • Major
  • Minor
• Italian Studies
  • Minor
• Romance Studies
  • Honours
• Portuguese Studies
• Courses
• Opportunities
  • Communities
  • Learning Centre
• Advising
  • Placement in Language Courses
  • Challenge Exams
  • Language Proficiency Certificates
• Funding

Graduate Programs

• French Studies
  • Master’s Program
  • PhD Program
• Hispanic Studies
  • Master’s Program
  • PhD Program
• Admissions
• Courses
• Funding
• Opportunities

Romance Studies

Romance Studies is an interdisciplinary, transnational, and cross-cultural program that allows students to gain an appreciation of Romance languages, literatures, and cultures.

Program Overview

A specialization in Romance Studies enables students to study more than one of the Romance languages, as well as consider both historical and contemporary approaches to studying the regions of Europe, North and South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and their many contacts.

Program Options

• Major
• Honours
• Minor

Program Details

The program provides students with a unique perspective on the Romance languages, cultures, and literatures, and allows them to diversify their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Students can study more than one Romance language and explore the historical and contemporary contexts of the regions where these languages are spoken.

Research Areas

The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies is involved in various research areas, including publications and thesis and dissertation collections.

News and Events

The department hosts various events, including seminars, workshops, and lectures, and publishes a newsletter to keep students and faculty informed about the latest news and developments in the field.