Foreign Languages

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Italian

Foreign Languages Faculty:

Chair: V. Ketz; Professor Emeritus: E. Gomez-Quintero; Associate Professors: E. Buonanno, JM. Gomez-Fernandez, V. Ketz, D. Malanga, T. Mussio; Assistant Professors: J. Cussen; Instructor: J. Sullo, Assistant Professor Emeritus: G. van den Bossche.

This program is offered for persons interested in the opportunity of advancing their knowledge in the field of Italian literature, history and language. The program aims to serve students with various career goals, including those who desire a purely academic preparation for the purposes of teaching at the college level and as preliminary work for doctoral-level study, as well as those who intend to teach Italian at the secondary school level. Emphasis is placed on the study of the great literary works of the Medieval, Renaissance and Modern eras, as well as Italian linguistics and the history of the Italian language. While literature and language is the focus of the program, students will also acquire specialized knowledge of Italian history, art history, sociology, and current politics through the interdisciplinary approach adopted in the teaching of many of the courses. Opportunities will be available to students interested in engaging in supervised study abroad to enhance their language skills and to deepen their understanding of Italian culture.

Admission

Non-Matriculated Status

See “Academic Information - Non-Matriculated ” in this catalog for requirements to be met, in addition to the following:

1. Evidence of completion of a bachelor’s degree with a major in Italian, or the equivalent.
2. A successful interview with the department chair.

Matriculated Status

See “Academic Information - Matriculated ” in this catalog for requirements to be met, in addition to the following:

1. Evidence of completion of a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in history or a related field.
2. An interview with the department chair or designee.

Spanish

Foreign Languages Faculty:

Chair: V. Ketz; Professor Emeritus: E. Gomez-Quintero; Associate Professors: E. Buonanno, JM Gomez-Fernandez, V. Ketz, D. Malanga, T. Mussio; Assistant Professors: J. Cussen; Assistant Professor Emeritus: G. van den Bossche; Instructor: J. Sullo.

This program is offered for persons interested in formal study in Spanish for personal and professional development and for preparation for doctoral-level study. Emphasis is placed on both Spanish and Spanish-American literature and culture. The program’s goals are to guide students toward linguistic and cultural fluency and to provide an excellent foundation for understanding contemporary Hispanic society. Such understanding is invaluable in occupations ranging from education to business, from social service to government work. Study abroad opportunities are available, and the graduate faculty actively aids students in finding appropriate accredited programs abroad that complement their regular work.

Admission

Non-Matriculated Status

See “Academic Information - Non-Matriculated ” in this catalog for requirements to be met, in addition to the following:

1. Evidence of completion of a bachelor’s degree with a major in Spanish, or the equivalent.
2. A successful interview with the department chair.

Matriculated Status

See “Academic Information - Matriculated ” in this catalog for requirements to be met, in addition to the following:

1. Evidence of completion of a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, or the equivalent.
2. A successful interview with the department chair.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of 30-33 credits, including the appropriate distribution of credits.
2. A minimum GPA of 3.0.
3. Acceptance of a thesis or satisfactory completion of a comprehensive exam.
4. All requirements must be completed within five years from the date of admission.

Programs

• Italian, MA (1104)
• Spanish, MA (1105)

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