The Department of Modern Languages offers the Associate of Art (A.A.) degree program in Modern Languages with a specialization in French, Italian, and Spanish.
This interdisciplinary major will provide students with the necessary foundation in language skills and cultural literacy to engage in a professional career. In addition, this program fully articulates with Hunter College’s bachelor degree programs in Romance languages.
What can you do with this major? Really anything you want! The possibilities are endless! Whether you are considering a career in foreign languages, desire a well-rounded education, or simply enjoy languages and plan to travel for pleasure in the future, BMCC's Department of Modern Languages can help you develop with the skills and the knowledge to meet your goals. A strong background in foreign languages studies can lead to varied and interesting career opportunities in fields such as business, government or education. A major in foreign languages can be a stepping-stone to language-centered jobs such as interpreter, translator or teacher, as well as jobs in which foreign language skills are valuable. Expand your mind and enhance your life by learning another language with the MLD! Learn how to engage in conversation, discuss opinions and ideas, and develop an understanding of cultures other than your own. Learning more than one language increases your job opportunities. In addition to being helpful when traveling. An Associate of Arts (AA) degree from the MLD can give you an excellent foundation in the world language of your choice. You can work toward the AA degree for your own personal enrichment, to enhance career opportunities, or use the credits you earn to transfer to a four-year college or university to continue toward a baccalaureate degree.
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Our dynamic faculty is from all over the world and give you a deeper understand of the l an g u a g e and culture. Our facul ty is trained to provide students with a unique set of international and inte r d is c ipl inar y c u l t u r a l opportunities designed to broad en their cultural horizons, enhance their intell ectual fl e x i b i l i ty , and increase their adaptability in the context of an everchanging global workplace.
FRENCH The Specialization in French has been designed for those interested in perfecting their command of French and eventually use it to work in such profession all areas as international business, the food, travel and hospitality industries, the health-related professions, social work, and K-12 bilingual education. Fluency in French also opens doors at non-profit and/or humanitarian international organizations, corporate international communications, and even government foreign policy agencies. Those interested in specializing in French are welcome to contact the French faculty or the chair of the Department to find out more about its requirements. Some of the new courses offered include FRN 311 French Film and Conversation, FRN 455 Advanced French Grammar and Composition, FRN 456 Advanced French Composition, FRN 470 French Modern Civilization, as well as our catalogue courses in Francophone African and Caribbean literatures, early modern and contemporary French literature. All of these courses have been developed in articulation with Hunter College to allow for a smooth transfer, should students decide to pursue a B.A. in French within the CUNY Students who pursue a Major in French automatically become members of an exciting, small community of like-minded individuals, interested in all things French. They are encouraged to serve as officers of the French-Speaking World Club, in which they can develop skills in leadership and community ser vice (with credit in the co-curricular transcript from BMCC). They can also contribute essays, short stories and poems to Échos du Tout-Monde, participate in the annual Colloquium offered by the Modern Languages Department, receive updates on current French-related events in the city, and in general develop their professional and academic network through the MLD Advisory Board, French faculty, students, and alumni.
ITALIAN There are numerous reasons to study Italian. A knowledge of Italian is relevant to the study of European political and social history. It is almost indispensable to those studying music, architecture or fine arts. You may also consider choosing Italian in the light of future travel, fashion or hospitality and of other subjects of interest. Italy is a world leader in the culinary arts, interior design, fashion, graphic design, furniture design, machine tool manufacturing, robotics, electromechanical machinery, shipbuilding, space engineering, construction machinery, and transportation equipment. Six of the 100 biggest global companies have their headquarters in Italy, and Italy is the world’s fifth largest industrial producer of goods. And, of course, Italy has the culture, landscapes, and history to fill a lifetime of investigation. After fulfilling basic units of language instruction, students will choose from a variety of interesting courses on the literature, culture, history, and cinema of Italy. Students majoring in areas such as music, international relations, communication, comparative literature, art history, or film will find the Italian major ideally suited to their various interests. A major in Italian Studies gives students the opportunity to gain familiarity with the Italian language and to acquire a broad education in a literary and cultural tradition central to the humanities. We believe that your immersion in the linguistic, cultural, and literary richness of the Italian-speaking world will broaden your personal horizons and make you better-informed citizens of the world. Further, your mastery of Italian will open many doors to you professionally. We very much hope that you will join the growing community of Italian students at MLD. Please take the time to browse through our web site or come visit us.
SPANISH MLD offers a major with specialization in Spanish. Our mission is to educate our students in language, literature, linguistics, and Latin American and Spanish culture.
The Spanish major is designed to provide students with a proficiency in practical communicative skills in Spanish and familiarity with the cultures in which it is spoken. Fluency in Spanish is an asset in today’s job market. It’s especially crucial in the business, economic, media, and political worlds. Why? Because more than 500 million people speak Spanish worldwide. Apart from its demographic importance, Spanish is also important because of its cultural and literary influence. Writers such as Cervantes, Borges, and García Márquez; artists such as Goya, Velázquez, and Picasso; and the musical styles of salsa, tango, and mambo are some of the numerous contributions of the Hispanic world to world culture. Because Spanish is becoming more widely used in the United States, having the ability to speak and understand the Spanish language will provide you with many professional opportunities. Our major is a valuable asset for any number of careers. The Spanish major is excellent preparation for careers in business, journalism and communications, law, medicine, the service professions, and teaching. Globalization is part of the reality of the twenty-first century and speaking Spanish has almost become a necessity. You’ll have the chance to study your major at our MLD in vibrant New York, a city of tremendous social and economic growth, that offers many opportunities for academic and professional development in bilingual environments. In this prosperous metropolis, more than 80% of the population speaks Spanish, which makes it an ideal place for learning and practicing the language. Spanish speakers have a competitive edge. And at MLD, the major is about more than simply mastering the language. You’ll become culturally fluent, too. Students can explore our own collection of films and instructional videos, write for Acentos Latinos, or participate in our annual Colloquium. In addition, as a Spanish major, you are encouraged to participate in our summer program in Spain to grow linguistically and expand your cultural understanding of Spanish-speaking societies. We also feature a highly qualified faculty with long years of experience, which makes our department an ideal place to study the Spanish.