Department of Foreign Languages
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Students Honored in Business French
WMU students in French have been awarded the "Diplôme de Français des Affaires B2" - Diploma in Business French - by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. Read more. 
Thinking about studying abroad in Russia?
A two-week Summer Program in St. Petersburg, Russia
at Herzen University is open to all WMU students and
faculty. Explore the language and culture of one of the
most exciting cities in East Europe. Be there in mid-June
during White Nights and explore the many venues this
city has to offer. See students who have studied abroad to find out what it's all about!
For additional information on the program and scholarships, check WMU's Study Abroad site or contact Dr. Nisula at 269-387-3005.
WMU Department of Foreign Languages - Facebook Fan Page
We are pleased to announce our Facebook Fan Page, WMU Department of Foreign Languages. Make sure to "Like" us, as this will keep you updated with the latest news and activities within our department.
Dr. Jeffrey Angles Wins Translation Award
Dr. Jeffrey Angles, associate professor of Japanese and Japanese advisor in the Department of Foreign Languages, has won the Harold Morton Landon Translation Award, the United States' most prestigious national prize for the translation of poetry.
Read more.
Dr. Peter Blickle Publishes New Novel
Dr. Peter Blickle, professor of German and German advisor in the Department of Foreign Languages, has published several highly regarded and celebrated books in both German and English. His most recent accomplishment is a novel entitled "Von einer Liebe zur andern," the second by Dr. Blickle. Read more.
Alumni Achievement Award Winner
Dr. Cynthia Ruoff is the recent recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award. Dr. Ruoff, a 1973 graduate from Western Michigan University with an M.A. degree in French, and later a recipient of a Ph.D. in French Language and Literature from Michigan State University, has been an instructor in the Department of Foreign Languages since 1980. Read more.
Resources for Career Guidance and Exploration
Graduate Survey for August-December 2010 and April-June 2011 Grads