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English: Her clear choice November 15, 2024
Class of 2019, Paris Razor reflects on her time as an English major with a double specialization in literature and professional writing at Barry University. From a young age, Paris spent many hours immersed in writing poems, short stories and reading books. So, when it came time to decide a career, believing that the power of words was all encompassing; English was the clear choice.
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Barry student attends Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society conference June 03, 2024
On Thursday, April 4th, second-year English major Lojan Shaker excitedly headed to the Miami International Airport to fly to St. Louis, Missouri, where she presented at the annual Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society conference. She spent the weekend networking with her peers, sharing her work, and exploring the unique culture in St. Louis.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Sigma Tau Delta Wins Third Place March 04, 2022
Awarded by International English Honor Society, Alpha Alpha Xi Chapter
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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
Our Programs
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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.
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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
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Minor Film Studies
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Minor Spanish
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Minor French
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Minor Literature
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Minor Professional Writing
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Minor Spanish Translation & Interpretation
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Certificate Translation & Interpretation
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).
Approximately 78 different nationalities are represented here at Barry!
Some of the activities organized by the Studio include:
Conferences and master classes
Book presentations
Music and movie festivals
Cultural field trips
Social events like Jueves de Juegos and Cafecito Literario
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Conferences and master classes
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Book presentations
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Music and movie festivals
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Cultural field trips
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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
Alpha Mu GammaHonor Society
Alpha Mu Gamma sponsors lectures, art and literature contests, plays, participation in international affairs, and mini-film festivals.
Sigma Tau DeltaHonor Society
Sigma Tau Delta's central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies.
Spanish ClubStudent Organization
The Spanish Club serves to maintain and enhance the Hispanic academic and cultural experience on campus.
Learn from the Best
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.
Faculty and Staff
Dr. Laura Alonso-Gallo, Ph.D.Professor of English Department Chair of English and Foreign Languages
Paige V. Banaji, Ph.D.Director of First-Year Writing Associate Professor of English
Lawrence Byrne, Ph.D.Associate Professor of English
Beatriz Calvo- Peña, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Spanish Foreign Languages Coordinator
Christina (Tina) CrossgroveLecturer English
Patricia M. Feito, Ph.D.Associate Professor of English
pfeito@barry.edu
305-899-3348
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