Spanish and Latin American Studies (World Languages and Literatures)

Introduction & 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.

A semester abroad in Spain or Latin America is recommended.

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. Teacher certification is also available.

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. The Latin American Studies Program hosts symposia, concerts, cinema and art exhibitions, as well as lectures by distinguished experts on the Latin American region.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

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 Director

Binita Mehta, 914-323-5407, Binita.Mehta@mville.edu

Spanish Coordinator

María José Luján, 914-323-5190, MariaJose.Lujan@mville.edu

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 CasanovaBruno.cassanova@mville.edu- Spanish Language

Marguerite Cattanmarguerite.cattan@mvillle.edu - Spanish Language

Ángeles Damangeles.dam@mville.edu -Spanish Language

Julie DolphinJulie.dolphin@mville.edu- Spanish Language