World Languages & Cultures
2025 Outstanding Seniors
Learn about our nominated Outstanding Seniors in World Languages & Cultures and read their advice to students.
Welcome to World Languages & Cultures!
The Department of World Languages & Cultures is the largest and most diverse in the College, culturally and programmatically. Our programs and courses offer multiple opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study in language, literature, culture, and language education. All foreign languages and their respective literatures at the University of Utah are taught in the Department, which provides students with a forum for research and education in more than 20 linguistic and literary traditions.
Why World Languages & Cultures? HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS & ALUMNI
Placement Testing
The WLC Department is now offering virtual language placement testing for students who would like to be placed into the appropriate language class or who would like to purchase lower-division language credits. Click the link below for the most current information about language placement testing, including virtual test instructions.
Study Abroad Programs
Find out more about the faculty-led study abroad programs offered by the WLC Department
Study Abroad & Transfer Credits
Learn how to make your past or upcoming study abroad or transfer credits count toward your WLC degree
Bridge Programs
Learn more about our Bridge Programs, opportunities, careers, course requirements, and scholarships
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Humanities RadioListen to a special episode of Humanities Radio featuring Katharina Gerstenberger, professor of German, on the Department of World Languages & Cultures. |
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News
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Department Chair Christopher Lewis on Utah's Bridge Immersion Program
Christopher T. Lewis, associate professor of Portuguese and Chair of the Department of World Languages & Cultures at University of Utah College of Humanities in The Salt Lake Tribune, commenting on Utah's excellence in dual immersion programs and advanced language learning.
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IR Designation Approved for Select Third-Year Language Courses
The University of Utah’s Department of World Languages & Cultures is pleased to announce new IR (International Requirement) designations on many third-year language courses.
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Latino, Hispanic or Latinx? Which term should you use and how do Utahns feel about them?
KSL article discussing which term should be used.
