Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

Classical Studies Major French Major German Major Russian Major Spanish Major

Minors M.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures

Our department conducts research on international topics, offers 12 languages, and serves students from all majors. Language and literature can open doors for business, research, global collaborations, and deeper relationships. Come discover a whole new world as you learn a language with us. The available language programs include:

Teach for Madame

The first after-school French Club at Blacksburg’s Harding Avenue Elementary School honored the memory of Jocelyn Couture-Nowak. Teach for Madame has expanded and is operating in three elementary schools in Blacksburg: Harding, Gilbert Linkous, and Prices Fork.

Teach for Jamie

Teach for Jamie is an after-school German language and culture program for local elementary school students run by student volunteers in memory of Jamie Bishop, former instructor of German. The children, in addition to learning basic German vocabulary and grammar, enjoy German games, foods, and other activities to familiarize themselves with the culture of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Please email teach4jamie@gmail.com for more information.

Elementary Portuguese and Advanced Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese Classes Available

Additional classes in elementary Portuguese, advanced Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese are available to students, staff, and faculty through the 4-VA course-share system. For more information contact Jacqueline Bixler at jbixler@vt.edu.

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures