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
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
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
Adjunct Faculty
| Abdelghany, Hala |
| Ammavuta, Giuliana |
| Badr, Mohamed |
| Baiguera, Nicole |
| Bala, Mirabel Andil |
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Burbano, Jose
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Carter, Anna
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| Chaigneau Castro, Bernardita |
| Corona, Maria |
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Dong, Xiaoling
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| Escobar Gomez, Armando |
| Fabbricatore, Filippo |
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Ferrami, Irene
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| Forlano, Rosanna |
| Garves, Yasmin |
| Lai, Tinny |
| Lastiri, Georgina |
| Lorenzana Molina, Daniela |
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Mahmoud Mostafa, Shymaa
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| Martinez Meraz, Antonio |
| Masilowsky, Bianca |
| Masson, Laura |
| Mendoza Perez, Ernesto |
| Oliva, Amanda |
| Padilla Vivero, Sara |
| Pasten Lopez, Ignacio |
| Ponti, Michele |
| Pucciarelli Miller, Alexandria |
| Rodriguez Ibarra, Gema |
| Roveccio, Laura |
| Saborido, Juan |
| Salvati, Mara |
| Shen, Pei-Ying |
| Stelmach, Spencer |
| Watkins, Valbona |
| Weiner, Marisol |
| Wohlstetter, Jessica |
| Zavaglia, Alessandra |
Jobs and Internships
Language Initiatives Program: Interpreter Internship Opportunity Announcement
Internship opportunity provided by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Immigrant Health & Cancer Disparities Service Towards Equity in Health.
The Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities Center (IHCD) at Memorial Sloan Kettering is looking for bilingual students who are passionate about helping immigrants and under served populations access health care in a manner that is responsive to their cultural and linguistic needs.
We are looking for candidates with fluency in English and: Spanish OR Mandarin.
Successful individuals will receive training in translation, medical interpreting, and transcription. They will help the team with a variety of language-related tasks.
Job Responsibilities:
- Attend a medical interpreting training provided by IHCD. Individuals will receive a Program Certificate upon successful completion of the training and will be eligible for national certification in medical interpreting.
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Commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week, with the possibility to add more hours as volume increases.
Language Prerequisite Requirements:
- All applicants must demonstrate their native-level fluency in English and their second language by participating in a bilingual interview conducted in English and the target language.
Date: September 2026-ongoing
Location: Hybrid
Rate: $20 per hour.
Please send your resume to Javier González at gonzalc3@mskcc.org if you are interested.