Department of World Languages and Literatures
The department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University is at the heart of the university’s commitment to global engagement and citizenship.
We offer courses in language acquisition, culture, literature and linguistics. Our classes provide students with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with faculty mentors, and our many study abroad options enable students to add fluency in a second language and international experience to their four-year degree. Students have the opportunity to learn Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and classical Greek and Latin.
Whether you are interested in language and language-related studies for personal enrichment, adding linguistic and international expertise to another field of study, or becoming a professional in the field, we welcome you.
To Get Globally Engaged Check Out Our Study Abroad Programs