Michigan Technological University

Department of Humanities

Modern Languages

Students wishing to take courses in modern languages at Michigan Tech have a choice of (Mandarin) Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. Currently, the Humanities Department offers Minors and Certificates in the following modern languages:

  • French Minor
  • German Minor
  • Spanish Minor
  • French International Minor
  • German International Minor
  • Spanish International Minor
  • Modern Language and Area Studies Certificate

Michigan Tech offers many opportunities for study abroad through International Programs and Services. To learn more, visit the Study Abroad website.

In addition, students may satisfy the World Cultures general education requirement by taking two semesters of a modern language plus the one-credit World Cultures Activities course (UN 1003).

Modern Language Courses

Students may study French, German, Spanish and/or Chinese in courses covering a full four-year sequence. Hallmarks of our modern languages programs include

  • A focus on cultural, historical, social, and geographical perspectives at all levels;
  • Specialized discourses and topics, including literary, social, economic, scientific, engineering, or business; and
  • Fourth year advanced seminars in literature and film.

For a complete list of all undergraduate Humanities courses, including language, please see the Humanities Course Catalog.

Humanities

Walker Arts & Humanities Center
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295

Ph. 906-487-2540
Fax: 906-487-3559
Email: humanities@mtu.edu

Michigan Technological University

1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
906-487-1885

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