Every day of the week, you can hear many different languages being spoken in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University.
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: Spring 2018
Spring 2018 tutoring information
Language clubs and tables
Arabic: Arabic table with cooking activities, free tutoring and occasional field trips.
Contact: Hend Hegab
Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture Club, weekly Chinese Speaking Corner, and brown bag lunch and language partnerships with students from China.
Contact: Dr. Shu Yang
French: French table, free tutoring and free film screenings.
Contact: Dr. Vivan Steemers
French Table: Wednesday, 4 to 5 p.m. in 3002 Brown Hall
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.