With over five languages whose roots are cemented in this classical language, SVSU welcomes students to take a leap into Latin. Learners of this Italic language get to explore and build upon an elementary foundation of Latin, while also discovering opportunities for cultural enrichment through multi-cultural festivals and events, clubs and organizations, and study abroad opportunities.
Known as the “mother tongue” of Romance languages, Latin has become an essential part of the vocabulary of most other languages. We, at SVSU, are ready to rally in support of your passion to explore this often misunderstood and “dead language,” that brings so much cultural influence from an ancient time into modern day. The Department of MFL will help you to connect with Latin beyond the Roman numerals and leverage it to build up a basic understanding of how it dominates in the world of academia and beyond!
Maribel Colorado-Garcia, Spanish Program
Curtiss 302
mcolorad@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4632
Monika Dix, Modern Foreign Languages
Curtiss 144
mdix@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4333
Julie Foss, French Program
Curtiss 189
jfoss@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4303