Speak the World
Welcome, Bienvenido, Willkommen, Bienvenue, 欢迎, Benvenuto, ようこそ, Salve, χαῖρε
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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.
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Here's how Lee Business School students consistently bring home trophies — and resume-building experiences — from national business case competitions.
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Students compete through hands-on STEM projects while learning about the possibilities of a UNLV education.
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A $400,000 federal appropriation provides UNLV's Clinical Simulation Center with state-of-the-art resources for nursing students to hone their skills.
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FYE supports incoming first-year and transfer students through engagement opportunities on campus, increasing belongingness and making the transition to campus life smoother as they begin their academic journeys.
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The Department of World Languages and Cultures is one of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts.