With a growing number of Spanish speakers and expanded job opportunities for those with Spanish-language skills, the importance of this degree — which you can also combine with many other majors — continues to grow.
The study of modern languages, literatures and cultures helps emphasize similarities and improve communication between people and nations in our global society. Our department of modern languages and literatures, among the largest in the SUNY system, offers learning in small classes led by faculty who encourage active use of your chosen language, as well as many study-abroad opportunities.
Practice your language skills at the weekly international coffee hour and in the friendly department’s foyer. Attend foreign films, lectures, discussions and field trips, and participate in Hispanic Heritage Month and other programs. Take advantage of study-abroad programs in Barcelona and Latin America, or enroll in a Global Cities course that takes you to Madrid.
I've studied abroad 3 times. I totally recommend it and believe that it opens your mind and perspective to whole new horizons and makes you realize how big yet how small our world really is. It's so cool being able to make friends from so many different countries and learn about their cultures, but realizing we are all the same humans and go through the same struggles.
I love all of the opportunities through the Modern Languages and Literatures Department. There are countless travel abroad programs to learn and practice the language in real time.
The advisors and the professors (and everyone else) generally care about what your plans for the future are and they are there to guide you along the way.
Through out the year our department hosts a free movie series featuring French, German, Portuguese and Spanish language movies, all with subtitles.
Take classes and participate in internships while immersing yourself in all that region has to offer.
The Global Experience Travel Grant from Oswego is a monetary award specifically designed to encourage, support and promote student travel abroad to countries where languages other than English are spoken. Apply for this grant through the Modern Languages and Literatures Department.
Excel in our program and as a graduating senior, master student or Oswego alumni you can apply for a Fulbright Scholarship to help fund research abroad or to teach English in another country.