The Department of World Languages and Cultures is more than just a place, more than just a department. Here we explore our connections to people and community through language and culture. We are a unique department and believe an essential part of becoming an educated person is understanding oneself and how we connect with people around the world.
We invite anyone interested in learning a language, exploring cultures, and meeting interesting people to join our department and celebrate unique perspectives and experiences with our incredible students and faculty.
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Graduate Undergraduate Major Minor Associate Certificate
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Program Highlight
Graduation of the Healthcare Interpreter Program at USU Salt Lake Center
Congratulations to the fall 2025 community graduates of the free community Healthcare Interpreter Training Program taught at USU's Salt Lake City campus! This class had over 30 graduates. Please check back for future programs on USU's Logan, SLC, Moab and other campuses available for several world languages.
Program Highlight
USU Students Earn Healthcare Interpreter Certification
Congratulations also to the first USU undergraduate students in Logan to complete the 40-hour Healthcare Interpreter Certification! This class had over 20 graduates and students gained practical experience.
Get Involved
Explore the culture of Russia through service and social events where you can interact with other students of Russian during cultural activities.
El Club de Español is a place for students of all Spanish language capabilities to get together and practice their Spanish.
The French Club at USU provides a place where French students can spend time with one another while practicing their communication skills.
Spend time with other learners of Chinese while participating in Chinese-related activities.
IELISA is a student led organization sponsored by the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI). It is open to any USU student with an interest in cultural and international friendship and collaboration.
Our wonderful team of Aggie Translators provides translation and interpreting services in our community.
Study languages in their native contexts and gain greater understanding of the ways that language influences populations and cultures.
Practice Arabic with your fellow students while learning about and enjoying Middle-Eastern culture.
The German Club is open to anyone looking to practice German and engage with German culture outside of the classroom.
Learn Portuguese songs, eat Brazilian snacks, and enjoy games, music and movies while practicing Portuguese.
Studying language at USU? Visit the Language Lab to print assignments, visit with tutors, and read world languages media.
Pound mochi, participate in Sports Day celebrations, and practice your Japanese with fellow students and native speakers.
Learn about Asian traditions, social trends and popular cultural forms, ranging from food, movies, music, dance, games, folk beliefs and performances.
The BGCNA is a live-work-learn laboratory, offering interested students of all disciplines internship opportunities designed to build professional portfolios.