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As our world grows more connected every day, learning another language is the ticket to traversing boundaries, understanding other peoples and cultures, and becoming knowledgeable world citizens. Creating leaders for the global community is part of the fabric of a Manhattanville education and learning a second language is an important part of that journey. Mastery of another language also opens doors to careers in education, finance, government, journalism, law, media, marketing, and more.
Knowledge of a second language at least up to the introductory level is part of the General Education curriculum at Manhattanville College. Beyond the introductory level, we offer intermediate and advanced level courses in language, literature and culture. We also offer some language courses in English translation.
Language instruction is available in French, Italian, and Spanish. Students can major in Spanish, and minor in French, Italian, Spanish, and Latin American Studies. Students can also self-design a major in Italian.
- Language Placement Exams: Manhattanville offers language placement exams in French, Italian, and Spanish. If you have any background in these languages, you are required to take the placement exam. International students who have a TOEFL score of 80 of higher, or an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, are exempt from the general education second language requirement.
Language placement exams are now on Blackboard. They will be made available at certain times during the academic year. For Instructions to access the placement exams on Blackboard click here.
Here are the dates when students can take the placement in French, Italian and Spanish during spring 2022:
Thursday, January 20, 3-4 p.m., Brownson Hall, Room 115
Monday, January 24, 3-4 p.m., Brownson Hall, Room 115
Thursday, March 24, 3-4 p.m., Brownson Hall, Room 115
Monday, March 28, 3-4 p.m., Brownson Hall, Room 115
Please contact Professor María José Luján at mariajose.lujan@mville.edu, if you want to sign up to take the exam on the dates listed above.
Learning a language in a classroom setting is one thing, but putting it to work in real life is the best way to get the lessons to stick. At Manhattanville College you will get a chance to use a second language and to appreciate other cultures through guest lectures, cultural events, and trips to exciting cultural destinations in New York City and other nearby communities.
To further develop your language skills, Manhattanville College offers a variety of study abroad opportunities. If you want to improve your French-language skills, Manhattanville has an exchange program with the University Paul Valéry in Montpellier, France. For more on study abroad opportunities, please contact, the Office of International Students and Study Abroad (OISS) at studyabroad@mville.edu or stop by the office in Founders Hall.
