Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

World Languages & Cultures Student Club

The World Languages and Cultures (WLC) Student Club is a vibrant community dedicated to exploring and celebrating global cultures through language and meaningful cross-cultural discussions. Our mission is to create an inclusive space where students can engage with diverse perspectives, broaden their understanding of the world, and develop their language skills in an immersive and interactive environment.

Through dynamic language tables we foster connections that transcend borders and deepen appreciation for linguistic and cultural diversity. Join us for language tables in French, Japanese, Spanish, and English. Contact us if you are a native or heritage speaker or advanced learner of a language that you would like to host.

Check out this semester meeting times!


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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