Are you taking advantage of all the opportunities to practice your language skills? The department offers a variety of activities and support services to help you succeed, including language tables, tutoring, clubs and the occasional field trip.
Tutoring for spring 2023
Arabic
Wednesday, 12 to 1 pm
Location: 2800 Sangren Education Library
Chinese
Sunday, 6 to 7 pm
Location: 1st Floor Waldo Library
Classics
Thursday, 9:30 to 10:30 am
Location: 519.5 Sprau Tower
French
Thursday, 5 to 6 pm
Location: 2033 Brown Hall
German
Thursday, 2 to 3 pm
Location: Brown Hall Study Lounge
Japanese
Monday, noon to 1 pm
Location: 2033 Brown Hall
Language clubs and tables
Arabic: Arabic club.
Contact: Mustafa Mughazy
Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture Club, weekly Chinese Speaking Corner, and brown bag lunch and language partnerships with students from China.
Contact: Dr. Xiaojun Wang
French: French table, free tutoring and free film screenings.
Contact: Dr. Vivan Steemers
French Table: Dr. Vivian Ruellot
German: German club, table, film series and free peer tutoring.
Contact: Dr. Olivia Gabor-Peirce
Japanese: WMU Japan Student Organization with games, movies, international festival preparation and weekly meetings.
Contact: Dr. Rika Saito
Latin and Greek: Tutoring available.
Contact: Dr. David Kutzko
Questions
Visit your advisor. Whether it's about coursework, study abroad, minoring or majoring in your language or possible career paths, we encourage you to visit your advisor during office hours. We are ready to answer your questions and advise you on which course to take next as you progress in your studies.
Student Success Services
Student Success Services in the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University provides academic support programs and connects you to resources you may need to achieve your academic and personal goals.