Speak the World
Welcome, Bienvenido, Willkommen, Bienvenue, 欢迎, Benvenuto, ようこそ, Salve, χαῖρε

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.
Language Placement
For all language course levels, students must be placed into their appropriate level prior to registration.

Student Resources
What's Happening

Nearly 40 student teams to showcase inventions Wednesday, Dec. 6; prototypes on display at Ham Hall and Foundation Building.

Sexual Entertainment and Economies will provide academic insight for researchers on the history and development of these industries in Nevada and beyond.
Turkey, tamales, and tiramisu, oh my! Students embark on a global food journey in a course that is anything but bland.
Mellon Foundation award will support the creation of Neon Pacific Initiative to increase research, engagement, and community partnerships.
Announcements
Accomplishments
- Oct. 16, 2023
- Oct. 11, 2023
- Aug. 3, 2023
In The News
- Nov. 1, 2021 | Las Vegas Review Journal
- Sep. 8, 2021 | Las Vegas Sun
- Jun. 1, 2021 | El Tiempo
Upcoming Events
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The Department of World Languages and Cultures is one of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts.