Greetings from the Department Head

Welcome to the Department of Modern Languages, a vibrant and dynamic place where we foster multilingual and multicultural awareness and a sense of belonging and identity that prepares students to become global citizens.

Modern Languages nurtures students, faculty, and staff in support of their personal and professional growth and advances Kansas State University's Next-Gen K-State strategic plan. Next-Gen K-State affirms that "Kansas State University will lead the nation as a next-generation land-grant university--setting the standard for inspiring learning, creativity, discovery and engagement that positively impacts society and transforms lives in Kansas and around the world." Building on this vision, Modern Languages recognizes that the world belongs at K-State, K-State belongs in the world, and the world is multilingual and multicultural. We work every day to highlight and enrich this reality for students, faculty, staff, and all the communities we serve.

Explore our site to learn more about our outstanding faculty, undergraduate programs, graduate programs, study abroad opportunities, scholarships, student success initiatives, graduates, and much more. We are home to the Kirmser Language Center, a welcoming place to learn about languages and cultures, as well as the international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal, Studies in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literature (est. 1976).

Enroll in a course, join us for informal conversation at a language table in the second-floor lounge of Eisenhower Hall, participate in an event, seek tutoring, serve as a Modern Languages ambassador. . . however you choose to engage, we look forward to working with you! And remember:

The world belongs at K-State; K-State belongs in the world; the world is multilingual and multicultural!

Dr. Jeffrey Zamostny, Head and Professor of Modern Languages