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Department of Modern Languages
Welcome
When it comes to world language study, WKU students have many choices! Majors and minors are offered in Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish. There are 21-hour certificates offered in Chinese and German, and a 21-hour minor in Russian and East European Studies. Students can take two years of Japanese. In addition, Modern Languages offers courses that fulfill Colonnade requirements (i.e., general education), including MLNG 200 Introduction to Literature in Translation. Add to your educational experience at WKU by continuing with the language you have already studied in high school, or by starting a new language!
Departmental Statement of Affirmation
The mission of the Modern Languages Department is to cultivate communicative skills and cultural awareness that prepare students at Western Kentucky University to be more knowledgeable and sensitive citizens of the local, regional, and global communities. This encompasses understanding of past and current injustices faced by minority groups. We affirm the right of all people to learn and work without intimidation or threats of violence. We also support individual actions and policy initiatives which foster respect and equality at the local, state, and national level.
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Department of Modern Languages
- 270-745-2402 Fax 270-745-6859
- modern.languages@wku.edu
- 2027 / 2039 Honors College and International Center (HCIC)
1906 College Heights Blvd. # 31029
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1029
Interim Department Head:
Dr. Alex Poole
270-745-2402
HCIC 2035
Coordinators for major/minor programs:
Arabic: Dr. David DiMeo
Chinese: Dr. Ke Peng
French: Dr. Karin Egloff
German: Dr. Laura McGee
Spanish: Dr. Sonia Lenk
Contacts for other languages:
Russian: Ekaterina Myakshina
Japanese: Joe Ertl
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