Spanish and Latin American Studies (World Languages and Literatures)
Introduction
Spanish
In view of the widespread use of Spanish in the United States and around the world, and considering the increasing economic and cultural relations between Spain, Latin America and the U.S., the Spanish program offers a wide range of courses that introduce students to the language, culture and literature of Spanish-speaking countries.
Latin American Studies
Latin America, a region of numerous nations where indigenous, European, and African cultures interact, offers broad opportunities for interdisciplinary study. The Latin American Studies minor is interdisciplinary and designed to integrate courses from a variety of academic departments in an effort to acquaint students with the Latin American region, its history, politics, economics and literature, as well as its social and cultural background.
Degree
Bachelor of Arts. All students who wish to major or minor in Spanish, or to minor in Latin American Studies, must register with the coordinator for Spanish.
Optional Minors
Spanish
Latin American Studies
Career Ideas
Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Agent, Archivist, Area & Cultural Studies Professor, Conciliator, Customs Inspector, French Professor, Foreign Exchange Trader, Foreign Service Officer, Foreign Student Advisor, High School French Teacher, Historian, Intelligence Specialist, Interpreter, Librarian, Scientific Linguist, Social Service Volunteer, Travel Agent, Translator, Travel Writer
Program Administrators
WLL Department Chair
Binita Mehta, 914-323-5407, Binita.Mehta@mville.edu
Program Coordinator
María José Luján, Spanish Language Coordinator, 914-323-5190, MariaJose.Lujan@mville.edu
Overview
The Spanish and Latin American Studies program at Manhattanville College believes that well-prepared Spanish students should be able not only to speak, read, write and understand the Spanish language at an advanced level of proficiency, but also to acquire a better knowledge and understanding of Spanish and Latin American culture and literature.
The program allows students to develop programs according to their needs and goals, including language for general purposes, a concentration in literature, and teaching Spanish as a second language. Teacher certification is also available. A semester abroad in Spain or Latin America is recommended.
In addition, the Latin American Studies Program hosts symposia, concerts, cinema and art exhibitions, as well as lectures by distinguished experts on the Latin American region. A semester abroad in Latin America is recommended.
Faculty and Staff
Full-Time Faculty
María José Luján — Peninsular and Latin American Literature, Spanish Language and Spanish and Latin American Literature & Film
Carolina Rodríguez — Lecturer, Language, carolina.rodriguez@mville.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Bruno Casanova —Bruno.cassanova@mville.edu- Spanish Language
Marguerite Cattan —marguerite.cattan@mvillle.edu - Spanish Language
Ángeles Dam —angeles.dam@mville.edu -Spanish Language
Julie Dolphin —Julie.dolphin@mville.edu- Spanish Language
Carol Stroud —carol.stroud@mville.edu- Language and Literature