• Xochimilco, Mexico
  • Front entrance of the Institut De France
  • A walkway in Germany
  • Front entrance to the Good Wish Garden
  • Graduating students walking up the stairs.

Speak the World

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

Castle in Germany

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.

Spanish translation book

What's Happening

Students pass by Lied Library as they walk campus on the first day of Fall 2024 semester classes

A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.

UNLV Rowing Club practices in the early morning at Lake Las Vegas.

Rebels share exactly what's so great about their experiences outside the classroom.

students practicing xrays within a lab

Sparked by the connection of two alumni, the partnership is key to UNLV being the top producer of radiologic technologists in Nevada.

woman in graduation cap and gown

The first of its kind in Nevada, the program allows students to earn their MSN while preparing them for licensure.

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The Department of World Languages and Cultures is one of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts.