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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an international leader in foreign language education and research, offering instruction in dozens of modern and ancient languages. The UW-Madison is home to eleven internationally prominent departments of languages and literatures, eleven prestigious area studies centers, intensive summer programs in many less commonly taught languages, and the Russian Flagship Center. Students at UW-Madison can apply to over 200 study abroad programs to every continent of the world except Antarctica.
The UW-Madison Language Institute
Drawing on the wealth of these departments, centers and programs, the Language Institute promotes collaboration for research, education and community outreach in languages, literatures and cultures. Learn more about the Language Institute>
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In the News
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Wisconsin Global Youth Summit
The Wisconsin Global Youth Summit (February 23, 2013) brought internationally-minded high school students and teachers from around the state to the UW-Madison campus to generate enthusiasm and encourage networking around the topic of global education. The Language Institute coordinated demonstration lessons in a variety of languages for students to try a few words in a new language. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Global Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of International Studies, The International Professionals, Inc. Read more>
Photo (left): Zulu lesson, taught by Bongani Mbatha. Photo courtesy of Kerry Hill, Division of International Studies |
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Language Institute 2012-13 Lecture Series: Language, Cognition and Sociality
The Language Institute's 2012-13 lecture series will explore some fundamental questions regarding language acquisition and socialization: What could we learn from studies of bilinguals about the effect of language and culture on cognition? How do language and other semiotic resources work together in the manifestation of human sociality across languages and cultures? Invited talks lectures are by Dwight Atkinson, Purdue University; Charles Goodwin, University of California, Los Angeles; Sandra Thompson, University of Santa Barbara; and Steven Thorne, Portland State University and University of Groningen. Learn more > |
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Language Over Lunch: Language Institute Brownbag Series
The Language Institute is pleased to announce the bi-weekly brownbag series for Spring 2013, Language Over Lunch, scheduled for Mondays from 12:00-1:00 pm in 1322 Van Hise Hall. The brownbag series is intended to provide a forum for faculty, staff and students from many departments and programs on campus to share and discuss current research projects, teaching innovations and topics of shared professional or academic interest. Join us for The Spring 2013 Language Over Lunch brownbag presentations and panel discussions. |
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Named Among Top Innovative Colleges for Foreign Language Study
The website thebestcolleges.com has named the UW-Madison as #2 in the United States for innovative college foreign language programs. UW-Madison leadership in language education, through the departments of languages, literatures and cultures, study abroad, and the Language Institute, are among the aspects of UW-Madison's language prorams cited by the website. Read more>
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Language and International Directions Advising The Language Institute offers academic and career advising related to language and international study through Michael Kruse, International Directions Advisor. Michael is available to meet with students from across campus to help connect them with academic programs and campus resources that fit their interests. In addition, Michael can help students find professional opportunities that draw on their language-learning and international experiences. Learn more > |
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