Resources for Students

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 Fall 2024

Tutoring services are located in the Bronco Study Zone, 3374 Rood Hall 

Arabic
Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m. 
Tutor on site: Nour
(Tutoring located in the lower level of Waldo Library

Chinese
Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tutor on site: J.J.

Latin
Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 
Tutor on site: Kate 

French
Monday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Tutor on site: Samantha

German
Tuesday, 11 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. 
Tutor on site: Tyson 

Japanese
Tuesday, 12 to 2 p.m. 
Tutor on site: Zach

 

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:
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.

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