Languages, Literatures and International Studies
As a welcoming community of international scholars, we provide a crucial component of NMU's undergraduate curriculum. Our courses and programs challenge students to cultivate global competencies in languages, literatures and cultures. The knowledge and skills students gain with us prepare them for a variety of professions, and are complementary and invaluable to fields and careers students pursue across campus and around the world.
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Anatomy of a Murder After #metoo
Our department is proud to sponsor the three day event, "Anatomy of a Murder After #me too," which is presented by German Associate Professor Dr. Anna Zimmer, and English Associate Professor Caroline Krzakowski! While we celebrate the great success and artistry of the film, this series of events aims to bring attention to how the film represents a victim of sexual assault who is the key witness to a murder trial, but whose own experience of violence is erased in the trial as well as in the film. Check out the links below for each day's festivities!
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Online Language Placement Test
Do you have previous language experience? Click here to take our free online placement test! This will help you determine the ideal French, German, or Spanish course based on your language skills.
Northern students love to explore: Learn a new language! We also offer introductory classes in American Sign Language, Chinese, and Russian. Many of our language courses also count towards General Education requirements.
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Visit our language tutors!
Starting the third week of the winter semester, we're offering virtual Zoom tutoring and in-person tutoring in the Language Resource Center located at 111i Harden Hall. For the Winter 2024 semester, we're offering tutoring in ASL, French, German, and Spanish.
Click the Language Resource Center button below for the Winter 2024 tutoring schedule, a list of this semester's tutors, and helpful tutoring FAQs.
Degrees Offered
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What you'll do at NMU
Harness technology to see, hear and create multi-media in our Language Resource Center or on your NMU-issued notebook computer. Immerse yourself in novels, newspapers and magazines from around the world in our library. Join a language club and cook, dance and converse together. Study art, language and culture all over the world. Compete on campus in Spanish Day. Intern as an English teacher in France. Or just enjoy weekly food and fun at one of the “language tables” at a local restaurant. The opportunities for involvement and growth are as unlimited as your adventurous spirit!