Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Where Dreams Begin. . .

Thank you for visiting our website.  This is a place where dreams begin. . .a place where you can begin living your dream.  To build a future.  To make the most of your life.  Whatever your career choice, when you study a classical or modern language, you just don’t take classes.   You become connected to a local and international network, with opportunities for overseas study and experience.  What about a career?  Course work in languages and culture complement careers in education, business, engineering, science and medicine, or government service to name a few. 

Whether you’re just curious about other languages and cultures, or desire to acquire skills for working in a global society, we’re ready to help.  With award-winning faculty and thoughtful advising, we’re ready to assist you with meaningful decisions.  You’ll receive lots of attention, and perhaps most of all, our support and commitment to help make your dreams come true, right on to graduation.  Please take some time to view our site and the opportunities that await you.

Student Advisors

The deparment's Academic Advisor is Darrell Brockway - (313)  577-3025.  For subject specific advisors consult the list below.

Undergraduate Advisors

Arabic  Annie Higgins   (313) 577-5131
Chinese  Haiyong Liu   (313) 577-0219
Classics  Joel B. Itzkowitz   (313) 577-6591
German   Alfred Cobbs  (313) 577-6246
Hebrew    Edith Michaeli Covensky    (313) 577-6267
Japenese Isamu Fukuchi  (313) 577-3018
Polish  Alina W. Klin   (313) 577-6245
Romance   Helene Weldt-Basson (313) 577-6252
Russian  Laura A. Kline (313) 577-2666

Graduate Advisors

MA:

Classics  Jennifer Moss (313) 577-6227
German   Alfred Cobbs  (313) 577-6246
Near East   May Seikaly (313) 577-3016
Romance   Michael Giordano  (313) 577-3051
       
Ph.D.  

Michael Giordano    (313) 577-3051