Speak the World
Academic Programs
Our department offers a variety of programs designed to increase global understanding and competence; foster awareness of international literature, music, and film; improve a student’s employment potential; sharpen cognitive and analytical skills; make travel more feasible and enjoyable; improve entry into graduate studies; and broaden knowledge of the past and other cultures while increasing a student’s understanding of their own language and culture.
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For all language course levels, students must be placed into their appropriate level prior to registration.
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Steered by President Keith E. Whitfield and UNLV Alumni Association, the first-ever event drew the support of around 100 participants.
Team Protégé wins Shark Tank-style competition for AI-powered speech feedback app.
Academic leaders remove enrollment barriers, expand regional recruitment efforts, and improve communication through personalized support.
UNLV geology class challenges students to answer the question: How green is green?
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The Department of World Languages and Cultures is one of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts.