Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Welcome to your Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures!
The job market in Tennessee and beyond is increasingly interconnected across languages and cultures. Our department offers dynamic, career-enhancing degree programs designed to help you stand out in a wide range of professions.
Take advantage of our free online language placement test, which can instantly award you up to 12 credits at no cost—saving you valuable time and money. Our courses are designed to empower students, not only by building strong language skills but also by fostering leadership, teamwork, and intercultural understanding in a welcoming learning environment.
We invite you to explore all the information on this site, and we look forward to welcoming you into our classes!
For any questions, please contact us at: olaf.berwald@mtsu.edu
Olaf Berwald, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Middle Tennessee State University, Box 79
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Main Office:
BDA 301
Telephone: (615) 898-2981
Fax: (615) 898-5735
Department Chair:
Dr. Olaf Berwald
Olaf.Berwald@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-2982
Executive Assistant:
Charlie Vick
Charlie.Vick@mtsu.edu
(615) 898-5728
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