Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures

(Division of Humanities and the Arts)

Professor Ángel Estévez, Acting Chair • Department Office: NA 5/223 • Tel: 212-650-6731

The City College offers the following undergraduate degree in Romance Languages:

B.A. (p. )

Programs and Objectives

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures offers undergraduate courses in: Arabic, Chinese, Classical Greek, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Linguistics, Portuguese, Spanish, and Yiddish.

French Degree Map (B.A.)

This Degree Map is a semester-by-semester sample course planning guide to help students complete the degree requirements within four years. The sample schedule serves only as a general guide and is not a substitute for academic advisement. Students should consult an advisor (p. ) before registering for courses each semester. This map is in effect for the current academic year. Students should follow major requirements which were in effect the year they declared this major.

To help students in making decisions about the career for which they are preparing, City College provides and encourages students to use the following resource.

Placement Examinations

All students beginning language study at CCNY must take a placement examination. Students should arrange to take the placement examination as early as possible before starting language study.

If a student is placed at the level of Exempt, he or she will be considered to have fulfilled the foreign language requirement (no credits are granted for the exam). In the event that the student is not placed at the level of Exempt, he or she has two options: to finish the language requirement in the language in which the placement exam was taken, or to take another language.

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures also either administers competency examinations in various languages in which it offers no courses or facilitates the search for institutions that administer such examinations. Students may take a competency examination to be considered for exemption from the Classical or Modern Language Requirement. Students who wish to be examined for competency in a language who fall below that number will be called in for a conference with a departmental advisor to discuss ways of improving academic performance. The advisor may recommend taking a particular course for better preparation, meeting with a tutor in the Writing Center, taking a course load lower than 15 credits, or other strategies for achieving academic success. All students should try to maintain the highest possible GPA in order to enhance their prospects for acceptance to graduate programs and career opportunities.

Tutoring Office

The Department offers tutoring in various languages. Tutors are advanced students who have been recommended by the faculty. Tutoring hours are posted outside the department office, NA 5/223.

Department Activities

Clubs

The Department sponsors the following student clubs:

• Lumières, for students of Francophone cultures.

• Spanías, a student association devoted to the appreciation of Iberian and Latin American culture.

• Italian Club, a space outside the classroom where students can practice the language, as well as further their knowledge of the culture and history of Italy.

Honor Society

Students who meet the necessary scholastic requirements may apply to become members of the National Honor Society:

• Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish)

Cultural Activities

Lectures by members of the Department and by other distinguished scholars in the field are periodically given on campus. See the Department’s website for a list of current events: http//www.ccny.cuny.edu/ fll/index.html

Faculty members frequently organize student groups to attend cultural events, such as foreign language plays, concerts, and art exhibits in New York City.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Students are encouraged to participate in study abroad programs organized by the College or other institutions. Many programs are available to interested students. For additional information inquire in the department office (NA 5/223), consult the department website, or visit the CCNY Study Abroad Office (NA 5/216).

Awards

The department awards a variety of prizes each year:

The Charles E. Downer Memorial Fund Scholarship for a Summer of Study Abroad

For outstanding majors in French or Spanish.

The Charles E. Downer Undergraduate Award

For majors and minors who have done exceptional work in an elective course (30000 level or above); all languages.

The Ellen and Joseph Valenti Fellowship for Study Abroad

For an outstanding Spanish major.

Charles G. Habermann Memorial Award in Latin

For excellence in Latin.

The Italian Teachers Association Medal

For an outstanding student of Latin.

The Ward Medals

For outstanding graduating majors in French, Italian, and Spanish.

Alberto Traldi Memorial Fund

For an outstanding student of Italian.

Ángel Estévez Tuition Grant

Arabic Professor Amr Kamal NA 6/320D; 212-650-7929

Chinese Professor I-Hsien Wu NA 5/223F; 212-650-8120

Classical Studies Professor Jennifer Roberts NA 6/343; 212-650-6397

French Professor Maxime Blanchard NA 320B; 212-650-7932

Professor Bettina Lerner NA 6/320A; 212-650-7935

Ms. Nelly Saint-Maurice NA 6/359; 212-650-7667

Hebrew Dr. Amy Kratka NA 5/223E; 212-650-6790

Dr. Roy Mittelman NA 5/218C; 212-650-75

Italian Ms. Corinna Messina-Kociuba NA 5/223E; 212-650-5042

Professor Devid Paolini NA 5/223G; 212-650-6385

Japanese Professor Richard Calichman NA 5/223K; 212-650-7495

Portuguese Dr. Regina Castro McGowan NA 6/336A; 212-650-5261

Spanish Dr. Regina Castro McGowan NA 6/336A; 212-650-6382

Ms. Corinna Messina-Kociuba NA 5/223E; 212-650-5042

Spanish Linguistics Professor Edwin Lamboy (courtesy appointment) NA 6/207B; 212-650-6243

Professor Dulce García NA 6/364; 212-650-7921

Elizabeth Starcevic Study Abroad Award

Ephraim Cross Prize

Luisa Eneida Antonia Ruiz Vázquez Award

Michael and Irene Ross Scholars in Hebrew