Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

M.A.T. Graduate Programs

French

German

Spanish

Add-on endorsement in ESL (Tennessee Licensure)

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

Language Placement Test

MTSU News

Samuel Haruna, associate professor of soil science in the School of Agriculture at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., stands in his lab at the Stark Agribusiness and Agriscience Center on campus. Haruna has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious John Pleas Faculty Award, recognizing his excellence in teaching, research and service. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli)

MTSU associate professor to receive prestigious John Pleas Faculty Award on March 31

Middle Tennessee State University associate professor of soil science Samuel Haruna has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious John Pleas Faculty Award, recognizing his excellence in teaching, research and service.[ Read More ]

The Middle Tennessee State University Alumni Association will host its annual Alumni Spring Showcase April 9-18, a 10-day extravaganza of events for both alumni and the public, this year spanning from campus all the way to Nashville with a Nashville Zoo Family Day, multiple theatrical performances, a cooking class, Blue Raider athletic events and more. (MTSU graphic illustration by Rachel Helms)

MTSU readies to welcome alums, public back to campus with April 9-18 Alumni Spring Showcase

The Middle Tennessee State University Alumni Association is gearing up for its annual Alumni Spring Showcase next month — a 10-day extravaganza of events for both alumni and the public, this year spanning from campus all the way to Nashville with a Nashville Zoo Family Day, multiple theatrical performances, a cooking class, Blue Raider athletic events and more.[ Read More ]