Department of English and Foreign Languages

College of Arts and Sciences

General Information Department of English and Foreign Languages

Welcome to the Department of English and Foreign Languages. We’d like to invite you to consider a major or minor in English studies. Our program of study includes video composition and web design, film studies and fiction writing, journalism and business writing - in addition to diverse offerings in British, American, and world literatures.

Whatever the topic, English courses foster critical thinking and effective communication, abilities that will serve you well in your personal and professional life.

A major or minor in English can provide you with strong credentials as well as intellectual rewards. We offer 3 options for the major: general English studies, Professional Writing, and Literature. You may also be interested in learning French or Spanish, as well as expanding your knowledge of foreign cultures. We invite you to consider a minor in Spanish or French, a minor in Translation and Interpretation, or a major in Spanish.

We offer engaged faculty, opportunities for students to publish their writing and professionalize themselves, and an array of student social organizations.

Our Students Accomplishment

Whatever the topic, English courses foster critical thinking and effective communication, abilities that will serve you well in your personal and professional life.

Department Highlights

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News

Top Stories

  • Dr. Andrea Greenbaum Greenbaum's new book August 03, 2023

    A 6th book published by our Professor in the Department of English and Foreign Languages

  • Barry Senior Earns Fulbright Scholarship May 15, 2023

    The award will take standout Spanish major Shanieya Harris to Spain, where she will serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant.

  • Visions of Asturias Photo Exhibition February 28, 2023

    The María Cristina Masaveu Peterson Foundation and the Cultural Center of Spain in Miami (CCEMiami), in collaboration with Barry University present the photography exhibition ‘Visions of Asturias’ from February 8 – May 7. 

  • Submit Your Best Essays about Film and Television February 13, 2023

    Named for the film scholar and former Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of English and Foreign Languages, the Dr. Helen Connell Essay Contest celebrates thoughtful, provocative, and critical writing about film and television. We welcome essays of 2,000 – 3,500 words from all Barry students, regardless of major. Winner will receive a $50 cash prize and publication in Sigma Tau Delta’s literary journal, What Oft Was Thought. Submit by March 1!

  • Read Oscar Hijuelos trilogy, co-edited by Barry professor Dr. Alonso-Gallo. October 04, 2022

    On September 14, 2022, the Library of America hosted an insightful, engaging and loving tribute to Oscar Hijuelos and his writing.

  • Department of English and Foreign Languages Quantico writer Gisselle Legere Visits Barry March 17, 2022

    Writer Gisselle Legere is a deaf Cuban woman who made her break into the behind-the-scenes Hollywood industry after recording her very first short on her iPhone. And now, she is credited as a scriptwriter of the hit TV show, Quantico.

  • Sigma Tau Delta Wins Third Place March 04, 2022

    Awarded by International English Honor Society, Alpha Alpha Xi Chapter

  • Nadege Green, Director of Community Research and Storytelling at the Community Justice Project February 22, 2022

    Nadege Green shares inspirational story and valuable career advice for students

  • Submit to the Sigma Tau Delta Writing Contest by February 18, 2022 December 10, 2021

    Writing Contest Open to All Barry Students Through the International English Honor Society

  • Welcome, Dr. Jose M. Pombo! November 17, 2021

    The English and Foreign Languages Department would like to warmly welcome Visiting Instructor of English, Dr. Jose M. Pombo.

Our Programs

  • English (BA)

    Prepare for careers or graduate study in a variety of areas. Barry English majors have taken positions in marketing and public relations firms as well as teaching in middle and high schools. Many have gone on to law school, MBA programs, and doctorates in English.

  • Spanish (BA)

    Gain language skills as well as a deeper understanding of the Hispanic culture and literature. This major prepares you to teach and broadens your opportunities in areas such as international business and industry, social welfare, law, allied health professions, and communications.

Double your Major and your Opportunities

Double major in English and Spanish and not only will you reduce credit requirements, you’ll enjoy the enormous benefits of bilingualism: stronger cognitive abilities, expanded creativity, flexibility, and an increase in marketable career skills.

Interdisciplinary Perspective: Pairing English with another major will allow you to explore connections between different disciplines, fostering a more holistic understanding of your chosen fields. For example, combining English with a science or business major can provide unique insights into how language and communication intersect with other areas of study. 

Academics

Minors and Certificates

Expand Your Worldview at the Studio for Languages and Cultures

Located inside Monsignor Library, Rooms 207-208, Barry University’s Studio for Languages and Cultures supports faculty, staff, and students in learning foreign languages and raises their cultural awareness across countries.

We invite you to practice your Spanish and French skills with us while having fun. We can help you with your speaking fluency as well as to improve your Spanish and French pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar skills. We offer different options for learning at your own time and pacing.

Contact information: Yamilet Hernandez, Ph: (305) 899-3799, Email: YHernandez@barry.edu

Barry is the perfect place to explore the cultural values, practices, and heritages of other countries. We have one of the most diverse campuses in the nation in an extremely culturally varied city.

The Studio for Languages and Cultures is also proud to host SIELE Testing to certify your proficiency in Spanish Language (https://siele.org/en/examen).

Book Tutoring Appointment SIELE Testing Center

Approximately 78 different nationalities are represented here at Barry!

Some of the activities organized by the Studio include:

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Cultural Series (Cuban Drums Video)

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Social events like Jueves de Juegos and Cafecito Literario

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    Conferences and master classes

  • books

    Book presentations

  • film strip

    Music and movie festivals

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    Cultural Series (Cuban Drums Video)

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    Cultural field trips

  • 3 people

    Social events like Jueves de Juegos and Cafecito Literario

Community and Social The Studio for Languages and Cultures offers a space for a lively community and engaging cultural events including:  

  • Lecture series on Exile: 
    • Exodo venezolano: Huir de la represión y la miseria,” Sonia Osorio, a journalist and editor at El Nuevo Herald. 
    • “The Impact of Cuban Exile Musicians in the United States,” Fernando “Fernán” Hernández,  a historian and author of a collection of books on Cuban identity in the US. 
    • León Felipe: Poeta del Exilio, la Risa y el Llanto, Beatriz Calvo-Peña, an Associate Professor of Spanish at Barry University. 
  • Hispanic Heritage Month:
    • Hispanic Heritage Lunch & Learn: First- Gen Experiences  
    • Merengue to the money, Bachata to the bank - Let's Talk Money SMART 
    • Saborea Latin America with Housing  
    • Día del cine Español 
    • Hablemos de nuestro mundo hispano: Open Classes 
    • Mes de la Herencia Hispana Gala 

Department of English and Foreign Languages Student Organizations

Learn from the Best Faculty and Staff

Do you want to find mentors who will spark something in you? They’re here. Our distinguished faculty take an active approach in your learning while actively excelling in various fields:  

Literature: 

American Literature, Africana, Caribbean, Latin American Studies, Latino/a Literature, Native American and Asian American Literatures, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, and Comparative Literature, Critical Theory, Film Studies, Cultural Studies, Women Studies/ Literature, Environmental Humanities, Eco-criticism and Theory, Transnational and Postcolonial literature and culture, Literature of Exile, Humor Studies, Immigration Studies 

Rhetoric and Composition:  

History and Theory of Rhetoric, Women’s Rhetoric, Feminist Rhetoric, Archival Research, Research Methods; Travel Writing, Literary Nonfiction, Personal Essay/Memoir, and hybrid forms of creative nonfiction; Jewish Rhetoric and History; Multilingualism/Translingualism Writing,  Immigrant Literacies, Writing for Social Justice, and Community Engagement 

Professional and Technical Writing: Business Writing, Technical Writing, Writing for the Internet, Multimedia Writing. Digital Media Production; Professional Editing.  

Languages: Spanish Linguistics and Literature, Hispanic Film and Culture, Translation and Interpretation, Spanish for professional purposes (business, nursing, marketing); French Language and Culture.  

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