Modern Languages and Literatures - Internships

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offer internships both in the U.S. (Fairfield and New York areas) and abroad. Internships in Modern Languages are designed to provide students with professional development opportunities within the public, private and non-profit sectors. All organizations include various international dimensions. As a major in modern languages and literatures, you'll utilize your learned foreign language in meaningful work such as research, teaching, translating, assisting non-English speakers, and more.

Several of our internships support community projects related to social justice initiatives. You may propose an internship that fits your needs and interest.

Internship Objectives

  • Provide practical experience through a variety of management/supervisory learning opportunities
  • Apply learned concepts and language skills in a professional setting
  • Gain understanding of struggles for social justice within specific cultural and economic contexts
  • Provide opportunities for reflection and social engagement
  • Engage with government, non-profit and private sector entities on behalf of the Department of Modern languages and the University.

Internship Requirements

  • Be a senior or junior
  • Have at least a 2.8 overall Quality Point Average
  • Have the Internship Application Form (Independent Study Form) approved by the faculty advisor and by the Chair of the Department

Internships in the Fairfield and New York City areas

International Institute of Connecticut, Bridgeport, CT - Spanish and French
Quick Start Language Center, Bridgeport, CT - Spanish
The International Center for Transitional Justice, New York, NY - French
Italian Cultural Institute, New York, NY - Italian

Internships Abroad

New Haven-Leon Sister City Project: Leon, Nicaragua - Spanish
Universidad Centroamericana - Managua, Nicaragua - Spanish
Teaching Assistant Program in France - French
The International Center for Transitional Justice, Brussels and Geneva - French
Internships in Florence, Italy - Italian

For more information about our internship program, please contact:

Dr. Mary Ann Carolan
Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
(203) 254-4000, ext. 2134