World Languages and Literatures Department Overview
The Department of World Languages and Literatures prepares students to flourish in our diverse city and interconnected world. Students who have majored in Italian and Spanish have gone on to successful careers, and they have been accepted at top Schools and PhD programs. We encourage all students to minor in a second language. Language skills and cultural competence provide the leading edge in the job market and advance intellectual and personal growth.
What are some obtainable jobs with World Languages and Literatures degrees?
- Education
- Fashion
- Export/Import
- Manufacturing
- Food Industry
- Shipping
- Publishing
- Advertising
- Airlines
- Banking
- Diplomacy
- Communications
- Interpreting
- Journalism
- Telecommunications
- Healthcare
Programs
Events
A curated collection of cultural experiences designed for our students.
Alumni Voices
Ready to see how your language and cultural skills translate to the real world?
Modern Languages Media Center
The Media Center facilitates the integration of instructional technology into foreign language courses and provides free tutoring in World Languages.
Fast Track Exams
Students can be exempt from taking a foreign language, or have the number of semesters of language reduced, by demonstrating proficiency in the language.
Special Initiatives and Innovations
World Languages and Literatures Faculty & Staff
Full Time Faculty
Staff
Belmonti, Valeria
Director of the Media Center
Building 2S, Room 114
Phone: 718.982.3711
valeria.belmonti@csi.cuny.edu
DeJesus, Melvin
Assistant Director of the Media Center
Building 2S, Room 114
Phone: 718.982.3711
melvin.dejesus@csi.cuny.edu
Moy, Wendy
CUNY Admin. Assistant
Building 2S, Room 109
Phone: 718.982.3700
Wendy.Moy@csi.cuny.edu
Martucci, Karen
College Assistant
Building 2S, Room 109
Phone: 718.982.3700
Karen.Martucci@csi.cuny.edu
Adjunct Faculty
| Abdelghany, Hala |
| Abou-Elkhair, Amal |
| Aboulfakhre, Asmae |
| Ammavuta, Giuliana |
| Badr, Mohamed |
| Bala, Mirabel Andil |
| Burbano, Jose |
| Caputi, Chiara |
| Carter, Anna |
| Chaigneau Castro, Bernardita |
| Corona, Maria |
| Cutolo, Benedetta |
| Dong, Xiaoling |
| Escamilla Frias, Luis |
| Escobar Gomez, Armando |
| Fabbricatore, Filippo |
| Ferrami, Irene |
| Forlano, Rosanna |
| Gambino Tranchina, Paola |
| Garves, Yasmin |
| Guzzardi, Annalisa |
| Lai, Tinny |
| Lastiri, Georgina |
| Martinez Meraz, Antonio |
| Masilowsky, Bianca |
| Mendoza Perez, Ernesto |
| McNelis, Elizabeth |
| Pasten Lopez, Ignacio |
| Ponti, Michele |
| Pucciarelli Miller, Alexandria |
| Ribot, Yurien |
| Rodriguez Ibarra, Gema |
| Roveccio, Laura |
| Saborido, Juan |
| Salvati, Mara |
| Sciortino, Maria |
| Shen, Pei-Ying |
| Watkins, Valbona |
| Weiner, Marisol |
| Wohlstetter, Jessica |
| Zavaglia, Alessandra |