Language and Culture Programs

Experience the satisfaction of learning another language or exploring another culture. Our supportive staff and variety of language programs make us your best resource for learning or improving your skills with a foreign language or culture. Whether you are learning a language for conversation, travel or business, you will find something here for every level of experience or kind of learner. Browse the following list of programs and contact us by calling 608-263-6320 or by e-mail.

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Foreign language programs include:

• Madison Area Classes - Foreign language and culture classes are offered year round. Adult outreach programs may include French, German, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian and Polish & Russian. Programs serve a variety of skill levels and needs. Foreign language courses include language and conversation courses from beginner through advanced levels and reading knowledge classes and exams.
  
  
• Independent Learning - Courses in several foreign languages allow you to learn at your own pace and convenience, and in the comfort of your own home! Available for credit, noncredit continuing education units and for high school credit.
  
  
• Online Language Classes - Spanish classes taught online allow you the flexibility of learning from home at your own pace.
  
  
• Reading Knowledge Exams - Our department administers this exam for graduate students in the areas of French, German, and Spanish.
  
  
• Children's Classes - A variety of programs occur each semester for children aged 4 to 10 to study Spanish. You will find current descriptions of all upcoming language classes for children in the UW-Madison Continuing Studies catalog.
  
  
• Foreign Language for Business - Currently available in Spanish, our Business Language Certificate Program is presented in cooperation with the Center for International Business Education and Research. For more information e-mail Antonio Noguera.
  

Contact information:

Spanish & Portuguese: Antonio Noguera, 608-262-5929, e-mail: anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu.
French, Italian and Norwegian: Sage Goellner, 608-242-4873, e-mail: sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu
German: Sage Goellner, 608-242-4873, e-mail: sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu