Professor Marafioti’s research interests include Italian medieval and early modern literature and the intersections between literature and medicine.
Modern Languages and Cultures, BA
Earn your bachelor’s degree in modern languages and cultures from Pace University and gain the linguistic fluency and cultural knowledge to succeed in a globalized world. Specialize in one or two languages—French, Spanish, Italian, or Russian—or explore interdisciplinary tracks in global studies, preparing you for careers in diplomacy, business, education, and more.
Location
New York City
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Cross Linguistic Borders and Build Global Connections
Bridge linguistic and cultural divides with a BA in Modern Languages and Cultures from Pace University. Gain the skills to communicate effectively across diverse cultures, helping you navigate the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly interconnected world. Whether your goal is a career in diplomacy, international business, or education, this program prepares you to thrive across different global environments.
At the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll gain hands-on experience through immersive study abroad programs, cultural events, and student organizations such as the Italian Club and the Spanish Club. Advanced courses in literature, film, translation, and business communication will prepare you for impactful careers across diverse industries, from international relations to media and entertainment.
Located in the heart of New York City, Pace gives you access to unparalleled opportunities to expand your horizons. Intern with global organizations, participate in cultural immersion trips, and prepare for careers with organizations such as JetBlue, Verizon, and the U.S. Department of State—or continue your studies in graduate programs worldwide.
Curriculum
Language options for this major include French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian. You’ll take advanced courses in areas such as literature, culture, and film, as well as upper-level skills courses in speaking, writing, grammar, translation, and foreign language for business.
A capstone senior seminar is conducted in English and the languages in which the students have studied. You will partake in an extensive research project, presentations, and discussions in which you’ll examine the common and contrasting professional and cross-cultural aspects of the languages you have studied.
Take Courses Like…
- SPA 347 The Culture of Mexico
- RUS 304 Russian Translation and Interpretation
- DYS 499B Senior Year Experience in Modern Languages and Cultures
Program Highlights
- You will have the opportunity to participate in various student clubs with an international, cultural focus, such as the Italian American Student Association and Latin American Student Organization, as well as a wide variety of cultural and intellectual organizations, including Dyson Society of Fellows, and honor societies including Phi Sigma Iota (Foreign Languages), Pi Delta Phi (French), and Gamma Kappa Alpha (Italian).
- We strongly encourage students to take advantage of enriching travel experiences. Study abroad programs can last for a week, a semester, a summer, or even a full year. We also offer cultural and travel courses that culminate in a ten-day, in-country immersion trip during the spring and winter breaks.
- The department organizes many events and cultural activities throughout the year, including International Poetry Day; International Career Panels; film festivals; French, Italian and Spanish conversation hours; and excursions to plays and museums. Renowned scholars, playwrights, poets, novelists, and stage and screen directors occasionally visit the department and offer guest lectures.
- Small class sizes enable faculty to provide you with individualized instruction and attention. Among our top priorities is teaching in a supportive atmosphere.
Careers
Our BA in Modern Languages and Cultures will prepare you for graduate school in foreign languages or for employment in international fields such as travel and tourism, media and entertainment, business, translation, diplomacy, teaching, and public service.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Translator
- Cultural Liaison
- International Business Specialist
- Foreign Language Instructor
- Diplomatic Attaché
- Intercultural Trainer
Student Quote
My courses in the Modern Languages Department provided me with the cultural adaptability to interact with people of all backgrounds. I use the skills I gained at Pace to protect US National Security and the integrity of the passport issuance process.
—Brandon J. Macker-Silva ’18
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- amfAR
- Banca Intesa
- E-Marketer
- ESPN
- Jet Blue
- J.P. Morgan Chase
- New York Police Department
- Verizon
- U.S. Department of State
Featured Faculty
Professor Villagrá’s research interests include applied technology in the classroom, adaptive learning and intelligent tutors, and the narrative of Spanish exiles.
Professor Wang’s research interests include women’s writings in nineteenth-century France, with an emphasis on representations of “deviance” in politically and socially constructed categories.
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Phone: (212) 346-1323
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Susan Berardini, PhD
Chair and Professor, NYC Campus
Email: sberardini@pace.edu