Language and Culture Programs

Experience the satisfaction of learning a foreign language and exploring another culture. Our supportive staff and variety of language programs make us your best resource for learning or improving your skills in a new language and culture. Whether you are learning a language for conversation, travel, or business, you will find something here for every level of experience. Browse the following list of programs and contact us at 608-262-7389 or by email at languages@dcs.wisc.edu.

Foreign language programs include

Upcoming language classes

Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swahili. Courses include language and conversation courses from beginner through intermediate levels and reading knowledge classes and exams.

Independent learning

Courses in several languages allow you to earn credit at your own pace and convenience in the comfort of your own home.

Online language classes

French & Francophone Women Writers and French for Reading Knowledge.

Reading knowledge exams

Our department administers this exam for graduate students in the areas of French, German, and Spanish.

Children’s classes

French Camp is a fun way to improve French language skills and make new friends for children 4-15 years of age.