Substantial scholarships are available for study abroad for languages majors or minors with a 3.0 GPA. Scholarship applications must be turned in by February 15th of each year, please see the Study Abroad Opportunities page for more information. The department offers semester or academic year direct exchange programs in Austria at the University of Klagenfurt; in Germany at the Fachhochschule Osnabrück; in France at the University Blaise-Pascal in Clermont-Ferrand; in Spain at the University of Cantabria, Santander; and in Mexico at the Universidad de Guanajuato in Guanajuato, Mexico. The faculty also helps students identify other suitable programs.
New foreign language majors can contact an adivisor through the department Chair:
Dr. Miguel González-Abellásmiguel.gonzalez-abellas@washburn.edu Morgan Hall, Room 375B(785) 670.2015
or the department Secretary:
Ms. Monique Robinsmonique.robins@washburn.edu Morgan Hall, Room 375(785) 670.1714
The Modern Languages Department offers tutoring in French, German and Spanish. If you need extra help with your homework feel free to contact the department's secretary for the current semester's tutoring schedule.
French, German, and Spanish Clubs offer a variety of activities for interested students. Check with the department secretary for information.
Each language has a conversation table open to everyone who wants to practice the language. Please check with the department secretary for times and locations.