Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures Departmental Mission The mission of the Department of Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures is to prepare our students to live in a multilingual world and in an increasingly multilingual society here in the United States. The Department provides an excellent preparation in numerous languages and literatures at the undergraduate level, which will allow the student to communicate effectively in target languages other than English, both in professional and colloquial environments. The Department provides superior preparation for graduate studies in the target languages and in Comparative Literature. Finally, the Department strives to offer the best possible training in the skills necessary to compete successfully in the increasingly competitive global economy.
Concentration in Modern & Classical Languages The Department of Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures offers majors and minors in Spanish, Classical Languages, Classical Civilization, and Modern Languages, with a concentration in French and/or Italian. All majors and minors must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in order to be awarded the degree. Modern Language majors and minors are advised that this program may not satisfy the requirements for teaching certification in that area and are encouraged to consult with the Chairpersons of this department and the Education Department for further information.
Special Learning Opportunities Romance Language Synthesis: Students learn French, Italian, and Spanish simultaneously in an intensive twelve-credit course that brings them from Elementary to Intermediate level in all three languages in one year. Castan Hispanic Heritage Studies: Established through a generous bequest by Professor Emerita Josephine Castan, the metropolitan New York-New Jersey area becomes a laboratory for the study of Hispanic culture and the Spanish language through site visits to museums, clubs, restaurants, libraries, and other places of Hispanic interest. Dr. Ronald Tobin French Culture Program: Established through a generous gift by alumnus and celebrated French scholar Ronald Tobin, students are immersed in the world of French language and Francophone culture through visits to local sites of French interest and the study of music, literature and film, and a journey to Quebec to experience living Francophone culture. George Rada ’56 Prize Fund for Excellence in Classical Studies: Donated in honor of alumnus George Rada, majors in Classical Languages and/or Classical Civilization qualify for this prize to engage in specialized studies in the Classical heritage both in the United States and abroad. Quebec City, Canada
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