Department of Classical & Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

A degree in languages

Transforming our understanding of fairy tales.

A degree in languages will prepare you to communicate with people around the world and understand other cultures—key skills in a global society. Our students learn to think critically about our globalized world and to see it through many cultural, historical and political lenses.

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Q & A with Cameron Porter: Global studies student and future international trifecta

Cameron Porter is a senior studying global studies with a double minor in Spanish and pre-law. She’s currently working at the Detroit Institute of Arts as a visitor experience associate. We caught up with Porter to discuss why she chose Wayne State’s global studies program and her career plans.

Global studies student hopes to help Detroit with technology

Connor Tukel wants to make the world a better place - and he's starting with Detroit. Tukel knows that even with the changes and growth that Detroit has gone through, there are still negative perceptions of the city that he wants to change. "360 Degree Detroit is a project where I'll be using a 360-degree camera to capture Detroit's culture and attractions for people to view in a virtual reality setting."

English student connects cultures with bilingual book

Christiana Castillo is a Wayne State senior, double majoring in English and peace and conflict studies. "Peace and justice have always been incredibly important topics to me, and WSU is the only university in Michigan that offers a peace and conflict studies undergraduate program," says Castillo. "I've always been passionate about writing, communicating and telling stories, so an English major seemed to be a great fit for me as well."

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News

Margaret E. Winters, former chair of CMLLC and provost honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Global studies students collaborate with peers in the Middle East through online international learning project

New tutoring partnership with Detroit United Lacrosse benefits WSU and DPS students alike

Fulbright Award provides alum with opportunity to further teaching ambitions in Taiwan

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Events

April05

WSU Humanities Center Brown Bag Series: Haiyong Liu at 12:30 p.m.
April14

CLAS Undergraduate Research Symposium at 10:00 a.m.
April19

Career Day 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

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CLAS College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of Classical & Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Classical & Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

A degree in languages

Q & A with Cameron Porter: Global studies student and future international trifecta

Global studies student hopes to help Detroit with technology

English student connects cultures with bilingual book

News

Events

Dept. of Classical & Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Wayne State University

CLAS College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of Classical & Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

A degree in languages

Q & A with Cameron Porter: Global studies student and future international trifecta

Global studies student hopes to help Detroit with technology

English student connects cultures with bilingual book

News

Events

Dept. of Classical & Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences