WELCOME TO CLASSICAL AND MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
The Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses in nine different languages; majors in French, Spanish, Italian, and two Romance languages; a concentration in Spanish Linguistics; and minors in Classical Studies, French, Spanish Linguistics, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese Language and Lusophone Cultures, and Middle East and North Africa Studies.
The department sponsors local chapters of the national French Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi, and the national Spanish Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi. In addition, the Department has a French language and cultural center, Lumieres; a French club; an Italian Club, a Spanish club, a Classics club; and sponsors scholarly talks and other events throughout the year.
SEMINARIO VARGAS LLOSA INFORMATION
UPDATED NEWS ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
NEWS AND EVENTS:
CMLL Lecturer Rosalia Reyes Simon receives citations from the New York State Assembly. Read here:
CMLL Lecturer Rosalía Reyes Simon citations from the New York State Assembly
Notice: The CMLL Awards Ceremony 2024 has been POSTPONED. The CMLL Department will hold a single "Scholarships and Awards Ceremony" in Spring 2025; date to be determined. Students selected in 2024 will receive their recognition at this ceremony in 2025.
Kaye Scholars Program Deadline to Apply: March 15th 2024
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Deadline to Apply: April 15th 2024
Prof. Raquel Chang-Rodríguez gets the "International Recognition - Woman of the Year, New York 2024"
THE LAUNCH OF REVIEW 98: SEPTEMBER 17, 2019; 5:00 - 8:00 PM IN SHEPARD HALL 250
Jaime Manrique's Sixth Novel Like This Afternoon Forever is on the New York Time's list of Books Coming Out in 2019 From Around The World!
Distinguished Lecturer Jaime Manrique Wins Lifetime Achievement Prize
THE LAUNCH OF REVIEW 97: APRIL 10, 2019; 5:00 - 8:00 PM IN SHEPARD HALL ROOM 95
LANGUAGES IN THE NEWS:
Spanish Thrives in the U.S. Despite an English-Only Drive
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Infographics: Benefits of Language Learning
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Leadership Skills Multiply with Language Skills
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A World of Languages
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WATCH THE VISIT OF NOBEL LAUREATE MARIO VARGAS LLOSA AT CCNY!
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Language Study as a National Imperative
Noteworthy:
Read Professor's Daniel Shapiro tribute to Gregory Rabassa:
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Watch Prof. Manrique's CNN interview on his new book:
Como esta tarde, para siempre (Seix Barral, 2018) - in Spanish
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More of Prof. Manrique's CNN interview on translation
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Professors Jaime Manrique and Daniel Shapiro participated in the PEN World Voices Tribute to Edith Grossman at the ICNY
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
- Develop proficiency in comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing the standard academic variety of at least one language other than English.
- Formulate and defend an analytical thesis in written and oral formats.
- Distinguish between reliable and unreliable primary and secondary research sources.
- Evaluate the strength of claims in one's own and others' writing.
- Summarize the cultural characteristics of major historical periods in the area of concentration.
- Relate individual literary or linguistic texts to their historical and cultural contexts.
- Interpret literary or linguistic works within critical and theoretical contexts in the tradition of at least one language other that English.
- Employ professional citation styles and standards of scholarly integrity.
- Use MLA/Chicago formats and styles properly.
- Develop an appreciation for the values of other cultures.
Latest News!
Event: Register for the Seminario_Vargas_Llosa_Fall_2024 / October 22, 24 & 25, 2024.
Notice: The CMLL Department will hold a single "Scholarships and Awards Ceremony" in Spring 2025; date to be determined. Students selected in 2024 will receive their recognition at this ceremony in 2025.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Professor Carlos Riobó
Chair
North Academic Center
Room 5/223
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
p: 212.650.6731
e:
cmll@ccny.cuny.edu
Professor Regina Castro McGowan
Deputy Chair