Welcome to the Department of Modern Languages

This Department provides students with intellectual language and cultural studies. We invite you to explore the information provided on this website.  Current and prospective students can find helpful information about declaring a language major and program requirements on the student advising pages.

Mission Statement:  The ability to communicate across national and linguistic borders has become essential in our globalized world.  The mission of the Department of Modern Languages is to help students develop the linguistic, literary and cross-cultural competence necessary to live, work and be lifelong learners in our diverse world.

News and Events

 Another successful advising day!



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Each year our program is enhanced by assistance from Amity Teaching Scholars we host from French, German and Spanish speaking countries.

Amity Reunion: August 28-30, 2009

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Click to view the MLG By-laws

Area events of cultural interest are regularly updated at this site: La Crosse Area Culture Events

For more information you may contact us at 315 Graff Main Hall, 1725 State Street, La Crosse WI 54601
tel: (608) 785-8324 / fax: (608) 785-8368.  Chair: Dr. Barbara Rusterholz.