Overview

Modern Languages & Literatures offers B.A. Degrees in French, Spanish, and German Studies with options in Teaching and Commerce. Teaching and Non-Teaching Minors in French, German, and Spanish are also offered.

The Department, in conjunction with the Department of History & Philosophy, offers both a minor in Japan Studies and a Japan Studies option. For more information, see the Japan Studies page.

We are pleased to announce the new Latin American and Latino Studies Minor, a joint program with the Department of History and Philosophy.

Latest News and Events

We were recently awarded a a Title VI U.S. Department of Education grant for Undergraduate Foreign-Language Instruction and International Studies.  Patricia Simpson, who wrote the grant, is also the Principal Investigator and Director.  The total two-year funding will enable the Department of Modern Language and Literatures to expand its offerings and work toward establishing a new major in International Studies.  Brett Walker, who is Chair of the Dept. of History and Philosophy at MSU, will be Co- Director. His expertise will be invaluable in establishing an interdisciplinary Asian Studies program. The grant will benefit the entire Department and its students and was, according to Simpson, a successful team effort.

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