Refugee Panelists in the Classroom
Students taking courses in the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies will experience engaging curriculum that expands beyond the borders of lectures and textbook pages.
In the Fall 2024 semester, Refugee Voices of Resilience panelists visited Dr. Ulland’s IP190 class. In addition to listening to their stories, our International Studies students had the opportunity to ask questions regarding each panelist's unique perspective. Check out this video made by LLIS Media & Outreach Coordinator, Lindsey Locke '25.

Online Language Placement Test
Do you have previous language experience? Click here to take our free online placement test! This will help you determine the ideal French, German, or Spanish course based on your language skills.
Northern students love to explore: Learn a new language! We also offer introductory classes in American Sign Language, Chinese, and Russian. Many of our language courses also count towards General Education requirements.

Visit our language tutors!
Starting Tuesday, January 21st, we're offering virtual Zoom tutoring and in-person tutoring in the Language Resource Center located at 111i Harden Hall. For the Winter 2025 semester, we're offering tutoring in ASL, Chinese, French, German, and Spanish.
Click the Language Resource Center button below for the Winter 2025 tutoring schedule, and helpful tutoring FAQs.
Cooking with the Profs!
Spanish faculty member Profe Arenillas kindly invited students from her Intro to Spanish America course to her home to make Argentinian empanadas. Check out this video for the step by step process!
Special thanks to Social Media & Outreach Coordinator Lindsey Locke '25 for creating this video.
Degrees Offered
Certifications
- Certification of Advanced Study in French
- Certification of Advanced Study in German
- Certification of Advanced Study in Spanish
- Certification of Basic Study in Chinese
- Certification of Basic Study in French
- Certification of Basic Study in German
- Certification of Basic Study in Russian
- Certification of Basic Study in Spanish
- Certification of Competency: German-Speaking Cultures
- Certification of Intermediate Study in French
- Certification of Intermediate Study in German
- Certification of Intermediate Study in Spanish

What you'll do at NMU
Harness technology to see, hear and create multi-media in our Language Resource Center or on your NMU-issued notebook computer. Immerse yourself in novels, newspapers and magazines from around the world in our library. Join a language club and cook, dance and converse together. Study art, language and culture all over the world. Compete on campus in Spanish Day. Intern as an English teacher in France. Or just enjoy weekly food and fun at one of the “language tables” at a local restaurant. The opportunities for involvement and growth are as unlimited as your adventurous spirit!