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

Faculty share teaching strategies and discuss new technology, like ChatGPT, at annual event.

Experiential learning opportunities bring academics to life.

President Keith E. Whitfield emphasizes the ‘joy of learning’ as UNLV plans for future growth, modernizes learning strategies, and strengthens community and business connections.

UNLV PRACTICE provides a training ground for Nevada's next generation of providers while also offering reduced-fee services to the community.
Announcements
Accomplishments
- Jan. 9, 2023
- Dec. 12, 2022
- Nov. 28, 2022
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.