Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
All Romance languages—like French, Italian, and Spanish—trace their roots back to Latin. In the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, students don’t just learn to speak another language; they also explore literature, culture, linguistics, film, media and history. It’s a well-rounded way to build one of today’s most valuable skills and the ability to communicate across cultures in our increasingly connected world.
Students in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures develop the ability to speak another language, one of the most sought-after skills in today's complex, global society.
Experiential Learning
Deepen your understanding of the world beyond the typical classroom setting.
- Partner with a faculty member on a research project
- Take your education overseas to study abroad and immerse yourself in other cultures
- Tutor language in one of Western New York’s many immigrant communities
- Assist with French, Spanish or Italian instruction in a local bilingual classroom
Career-Focused
Whether it’s at a non-profit or a corporation, foreign language skills will put you ahead of your peers when it comes time to look for a job. Our alumni have pursued successful careers in social work, foreign service, business and finance, journalism, law, health care, library science, translation and interpreting, entertainment, tourism and the arts.
Degrees
- BA in French
- BA in Italian
- BA in Spanish
- MA in French Language
- PhD in French Language
- MA in Spanish Language
- PhD in Spanish Language
Minors
- Minor in French
- Minor in Italian
- Minor in Spanish