Certificate in Spanish Language

This Certificate in Spanish Language focuses on learning Spanish language skills and developing a strong foundation for the effective use of the language socially, academically, and professionally. This program should be of particular interest to students considering careers in education, government service, health care, hospitality, international business, journalism, media, or other professions where proficiency in a second language is important.

Please see the UNLV College of Liberal Arts, World Languages and Cultures web page at www.unlv.edu/wlc for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets are available at www.unlv.edu/certificate/spanish-language.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Listen, speak, read and write effectively in Spanish in a variety of contexts, including informal conversations and formal settings.
• Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills within Spanish language exchanges.
• Understand major literary, cultural, historical, and linguistic elements of Spanish language.
• Develop sociocultural awareness and interpersonal skills to compete in today’s multilingual world.