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This Undergraduate Certificate in French for the Professions focuses on developing advanced specific language skills for the effective use of the French language in professional settings. This program should be of particular interest to students considering careers in international business, law, government service, health care, hospitality, journalism, media, or other professions where proficiency in a second language is important.
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop strategic mastery of professional French oral and written proficiency to the B2 level (CEFRL) in an immersive context, to maximize practice and familiarization.
- Hone real-world professional skills in the target language to compete in today’s French-speaking professional world.
- Develop personalized acquisition of vocabulary, grammar, and language-specific professional and cultural norms built around the learner’s individual professional goals.
- Develop cultural awareness and nuanced interpersonal professional practices in polyglottal Las Vegas and the global market.
- Foster a life-long spirit of learning and curiosity for the French-speaking world.
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Department of World Languages and Cultures
The Department of World Language and Cultures emphasizes linguistic, cultural, and critical skills to give students the foundation needed to understand other cultures. These essential skills enable our graduates to pursue a wide range of careers in an increasingly global environment.
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College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts offers students a well-rounded education in the humanities and social sciences. Students develop strong analytical and communication skills for a lifetime of learning and discovery that can be applied to a wide variety of careers.