Language Studies (Graduate Minor)
Update
Students may continue to declare this minor through the end of Spring 2026. This minor will no longer be available to be declared beginning Fall 2026. All declared students will be fully supported to complete their minor.
Overview
The Language Studies graduate minor is offered through the Schools of Public Engagement.
The graduate minor in Language Studies offers students the possibility of choosing one of the following language studies areas: Chinese Studies, French Studies, Hispanic Studies, or Japanese Studies. The minor is designed to offer students who already have proficiency in a language above the intermediate level the opportunity to pursue advanced-level proficiency in the language. Linguistic capacities developed include both communication and critical analysis, which include oral and written skills. Additionally, by completing a graduate minor in one of the languages, students acquire cross-cultural competency related to the geographic regions where the language is spoken.
Curriculum
This graduate minor requires successful completion of 9 credits. Students must select from one area below and complete all 9 credits in that language studies area.
Course availability may vary from semester to semester. Some courses may be in development and offered at a later time. Students seeking to pursue alternative coursework to fulfill the minor should consult with their advisors.
| Subject Area | Course Options | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Studies | NCHM 5731 Conversational Chinese NCHM 5718 Chinese: Pop Culture NCHM 5004 Chinese: Fashion and Consumerism | 9 credits |
| French Studies | NFRN 5011 French Grammar and Composition NFRN 5101 French Films and Hollywood NFRN 5751 French Fashion and Design NFRN 5714 Advanced Conversation in French NFRN 5724 Advanced French for Acting and Media NFRN 5725 Women's Studies in French NFRN 5722 Advanced Conversation: Perfume Culture NFRN 5005 French in the Media NFRN 5731 French Popular Culture NFRN 5006 French Humor: Politics and Resistance | 9 credits |
| Hispanic Studies | NSPN 5731 Conversational Spanish NSPN 5201 Spanish Cinema NSPN 5019 Spanish for Acting and Media | 9 credits |
| Japanese Studies | NJPN 5731 Conversational Japanese NJPN 5002 Japanese: City Art and Media | 9 credits |
Learning Outcomes
A student who has completed this graduate minor should be able to:
- Demonstrate effective spoken and written communication skills in the target language at an intermediate to high level or above in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes
- Employ cultural awareness of the diverse societies in the locations where the language is spoken
- Employ analytical, interpretive, and critical thinking skills with respect to literature and cultural studies related to the language
- Understand and convey knowledge of similarities and differences between their own culture and the cultures of the geographic regions where the language is spoken
Eligibility
The Language Studies minor is available to all graduate students at The New School who can demonstrate or attain proficiency above the intermediate level in the chosen language studies area. This minor requires an application.
For questions about this minor, please contact Raúl Rubio, Chair of Languages, at rubior@newschool.edu.
Take the Next Step
Contact your Student Success advisor to discuss how a minor will fit with your degree requirements.
Declare or change a minor on my.newschool.edu in the Academics tab. Note that some minors require an application.
