Our
Mission
The Department of Foreign Languages and Bilingual
Studies seeks to empower students to undertake professional
roles in education and business in a multicultural
world by fostering facility in one or more languages....<<Click
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French
Language Program
French has always been a favorite foreign language
to learn among students. For a long time, it was the
diplomatic language, the language spoken in all the
courts of Europe, the language of great literature,
and of course the “language of love”. Lately, French
has been superseded by other languages, particularly
English and Spanish. So, why should ......<<Click
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German
Language Program
German is the most spoken language in Europe! It is a native language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Luxembour, Belgium, and Northern Italy. German is the language of "poets and philosophers" said Germaine de Stael (19 th cent. French author). It is also the language of the most influential composers and musicians. Most American Universities recommend at least a reading knowledge of German for graduate students in the natural sciences classes as this helps them.
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Japanese
Language Program
The Japanese Section offers proficiency-oriented Japanese
language instruction which focuses on listening, speaking,
reading, writing, and grammar, as well as in-depth
understanding of Japanese culture. Japanese Minors
and Majors take proficiency tests such as the ACTFL
oral proficiency test, Simulated Oral Proficiency
Test, ........<<Click
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Spanish
Language Program
Why should you learn Spanish? Numbers point to the
answer. More than 425 million people worldwide use
Spanish to communicate. It is the world's third most
used language. It is the primary language of most
of Latin America (except Brazil) and holds the distinction
of being the second language of the United States
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Our
Programs Abroad
Eastern Michigan University offers a variety
of study abroad programs including travel and study
tours to Europe and Asia, direct exchanges, intensive
language and special focus programs.....<<Click
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English
for Speakers of Other Languages
Non-native English-speaking EMU students who need to improve
their English can find the perfect home in the department.
EMU students who want to learn how to teach English to speakers
of other languages will find both TESOL and Bilingual Education
programs. ESL Program
- TESOL
Program
French
Language Program
German
Language Program
Japanese
Language Program
Spanish
Language Program
Our
Programs Abroad
English
for Speakers of Other Languages