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This program is a learner-oriented, on-demand program of languages for the student or the research scholar, ensuring the availability of languages needed for all major regions of Africa. From the approximately 200 African students in the MSU community native speakers are recruited to serve as tutors in the program.
"The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures is divided into five geographic areas: China, Japan, Korea, South Asia and Southeast Asia. The Department also houses the Institute for the Study of Buddhist Literature. Professorial faculty in the Department are active in research and teaching. The large faculty provides broad coverage of the field of study, permitting students to structure advanced degree programs flexibly and creatively."
"The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Languages offers instruction in languages originating outside the European language families and cultures. Languages principally taught are Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic, although additional languages may be available from time to time when demand exists for them."
"The Battle Creek Language and Culture Center teaches Japanese, Spanish and ESL. The Center specializes in culture and language for children, teenagers and adults."
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research's official site; links to all of their funded research centers, each sharing the mission of food security and eradicating poverty. Publications by the group and information about the members are presented.
The Foreign Language Department at Albion offers majors in French, German, and Spanish as well as introductory courses in Dutch, Russian, Japanese and Latin. Site offers information on courses and programs within the foreign language department.
Details for those interested in studying abroad in France through Hillsdale College. Other links include courses, faculty, French links, and major in French.
Michigan State University department in charge of all French, Italian, and classical language majors and courses, as well as related events.
Homepage of the Department of International Language Studies at Andrews University. Includes course and program offerings as well as departmental information.
"The Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages [is] one of two large language departments at Michigan State University. We offer undergraduate degree programs in Linguistics, German, Russian, and East Asian Languages and Cultures (with an emphasis on either Japanese or Chinese). Graduate programs are available in Linguistics (MA and PhD), German (MA and PhD), and Russian Studies."
Information on Grand Valley State's foreign language courses and programs which include: spanish, french, german, russian, chinese, japanese, arabic, and others.
Offers course and program information about modern language and literature studies at Oakland University. Included are: spanish, french, german, russian, japanese, and more.
Michigan State University department in charge of Spanish and Portuguese majors and courses, as well as related events.
Dutch language program at Calvin College, including list of courses.
"Established in 1961 as a unit of the Department of English and the College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University, the English Language Center (ELC) provides instruction to international students who need to improve their English language skills before beginning academic course work. It also serves individuals who are not seeking a degree at MSU but who seriously want to improve their English skills."
ELI "welcomes students and professionals from all over the world, and offers many opportunities for intellectual, cultural and personal enrichment. Students come to develop their language skills before entering an American college or university, to improve their communication for business and professional reasons, and to learn about American life and the English language for personal enrichment." Site is in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
The only high school in the country where students can study Finnish, located in Hancock, Michigan. The class produced the website, “Finnish Cultural Heritage in The Upper Peninsula Of Michigan” at http://www.geocities.com/Athens/9204/Kuurti/heritage.html with pictures and stories.
Links to fourteen university-based resource centers for the teaching of foreign languages that are funded by the US Department of Education. The programs provide numerous services and resources to foreign language teachers. Site maintained by MSU's Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR).
The Foreign Language Technology Center "features a faculty development laboratory, professional recording studio, tape libraries, design and repair facilities, satellite down-link services, and a technical support department. Four language learning laboratories support up to 330 students, all of whom can view a variety of international television programs."
"The Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies Department offers a variety of traditional and innovative majors and minors in French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and English as a second language; a group minor in bilingual-bicultural teacher education leading to either elementary or secondary certification; a group minor in teaching English to speakers of other languages; a group major in language and international trade; and a group major in language, journalism, telecommunications and film."
The department specializes in teaching Spanish, Russian, German, French, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Classics such as Latin and Greek. It also has a study abroad program setup with several European countries and Mexico.
Information on the department of foreign languages at Adrian University including course offerings and off-campus learning activities.
Programs and courses avaliable though the foreign language department at Central Michigan University. Also includes departmental information.
Program information, course information, and study abroad opportunities available through the French Department at Calvin College.
Description of the French program with links to faculty, advising notes, course sequence, and course schedule.
Course and general information on the French section of the Alma College Department of Foreign Language.
French Foreign Language Department homepage. Contents include course descriptions, online periodicals, French related websites, study/travel abroad programs.
Homepage of the German section of the Modern Language Department at Alma College. Info includes faculty, program, courses, resources, honors societies, and department employment.
Program information, study abroad opportunities, and general course information and resources concerning Germanic languages from the Department of Germanic Languages at Calvin College.
Information on the German Language and Literature program with links to faculty, advising notes, course sequence and course schedule.
Information on summer studies in Wurzburg Program and exchange program with Universitat Saarbrucken. Links include faculty, fall and spring course offerings and general course offerings.
"German Studies at the University of Michigan presents one of the most diverse and exciting undergraduate programs in the nation. We offer an outstanding elementary and advanced language program as well as advanced courses in all areas of German life and culture. Our language program seeks to provide not just generic language courses, but rather opportunities for students to learn the specific kind of German (Business German, Mathematical and Scientific German, German for Medicine, Conversational German, and many other options) that is closest to their academic needs and interests."
JTAM is an organization for Japanese Teachers K-12 and beyond that is intended to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, offer educational support, and promote teacher and program development of Japanese language teaching in Michigan schools.
The Department of Japanese and Chinese Language Programs at Calvin College. Contains program, department, and course information.
The Language Learning Center serves the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures, English Language Institute and other departments on request. Center houses the walk-in Audio/Video Lab and Computer Lab.
Information and related links to Russian and other Slavic language resources and facilities at MSU.
MEEOAP is run by the Michigan Department of Education. "The goal of these exchange programs is to enhance language and cultural interaction between Michigan and other nations’ schools by educators participating in it. Until now, the exchange has taken place with nearly a dozen countries in Europe, Asia and Australia.
The Michigan Foreign Language Association is an organization for all elementary, secondary, college, and university teachers, supervisors, students, and friends of foreign languages.
Courses, programs, and departmental information pertaining to the Modern Foreign Language Department at Saginaw Valley State University.
Information on the study abroad programs offered by Alma College in Spain, France and Germany.
Information regarding courses and programs available through the Modern and Classical Languages Department at Hope College as well as departmental information.
Information regarding programs and courses available through the Modern and Classical Languages Department at Aquinas College. Also includes departmental information and study abroad opportunities.
General information and course listings and descriptions for the Spanish section of the Foreign Language Department at Alma College.
Spanish programs, courses, and other departmental information pertaining to the Spanish Department at Calvin College.
Homepage for the Spanish Language program at Madonna University. Information includes unique features, major requirements, minor requirements, course descriptions, career opportunities, and selected course offerings.
Information on the Spanish Language and Literature program with links to faculty, advising notes, course sequence and course schedule.
Spanish Foreign Language Department homepage at KCC. Information includes course descriptions, online periodicals, Spanish related websites, and study/travel abroad programs.
SLI offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Turkish, and Teaching English as a Second Language, providing students with an opportunity to develop language skills.
The Webbook of African Language Resources was designed by Michigan State University in consultation with the African Language Teachers Association to provide information about the resources available for the study of African languages. Includes teaching resources for the 82 highest priority African languages including a directory of over 400 websites, institutions, and individuals offering services in African languages.
The Zatsudan club is a Japanese conversation club in Ann Arbor. E-mail: gganio@geocities.com.