Academics

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University offers the following programs.

Majors

• French
• German
• Japanese
• Latin

Minors

• Arabic
• Chinese
• Classical studies
• French
• German
• German study abroad
• Japanese
• Latin
• World literature (interdisciplinary)

Other Courses

• Classical Greek

Study abroad

Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad. Department faculty lead a number of study abroad programs. Credit toward your major or minor or general University credit can be granted for participation in pre-approved, non-WMU programs. See an advisor for more information about specific programs.

Interdisciplinary programs

• World literature minor

Oral Proficiency Interview

The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) is a requirement for Teachers of World Languages.