Día de los Muertos celebration
Students and faculty build ofrendas on campus to celebrate the Day of the Dead
Modern Languages Department
The ability to speak another language and understand its culture becomes your passport to greater global awareness. With majors in Spanish, Adolescence Education: Spanish (7-12) and Teaching English as a Second Language (K-12), as well as courses in French, Italian, and American Sign Language, Cortland provides an international perspective.
Because nothing builds language skills like immersion in another culture, we encourage you to study abroad through our programs in Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, Germany and France. Whatever choices you make, your Cortland degree will provide a solid foundation for foreign language teaching or careers in international business and other professions.
Whether it is our international faculty supporting you in achieving your goals, connecting with multilingual students on campus, or studying abroad yourself, there are many ways to explore the world through the Modern Languages department.
"Why you should learn another language" presented by Adolescence Education: Spanish major Ryan Lerner at TEDxSUNY Cortland
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SUNY Cortland's Online M.S.Ed. TESOL Program Ranked 15th Best
SUNY Cortland’s online master’s degree program in Second Language Education: TESOL has been ranked among the best in the nation for 2026.
Cortland recognized nationally for online education programs
Literacy education and second language education scored high in national rankings.
Dr. Christopher Gascón presents at Symposium of Early Modern Hispanic Studies
Dr. Christopher Gascón presented on his paper, "Hybridization in Contemporary Stagings of Iberian Golden Age Theater.”
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