Cultural Competency & Language Classes
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Current Courses
Conversational Italian I
August 28-December 4, 2019
Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m.
Credit hours: 1
Where: Monroe Park Campus
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Conversational Italian II
August 28-December 4, 2019
Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.
Credit hours: 1
Where: Monroe Park Campus
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Conversational Spanish I
August 29-December 5, 2019
Thursdays, 12-1 p.m.
Credit hours: 1
Where: Monroe Park Campus
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Conversational Spanish II
August 29-December 5, 2019
Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Credit hours: 1
Where: Monroe Park Campus
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“The instructor was very patient and very good at building on our experiences, building on our interests—adapting to where we had strengths and where we needed some more support.” - Alisa
Alisa B., VCU Cultural Competency and Language Student.
In partnership with the School of World Studies, conversation-based language classes are offered as a benefit to VCU and VCU Health employees, and are open to students and community members not currently enrolled in VCU academic programs. Classes introduce adult learners to different cultures, and are available for one academic credit. Tuition waivers or education assistance may be available to qualified employees. Contact Human Resources to determine eligibility.
Fall 2019 offerings include:
- Intro to Conversational Italian I
- Intro to Conversational Italian II
- Intro to Conversational Spanish I
- Intro to Conversational Spanish II
- More being added!
Why study a foreign language?
Improve travel experiences
Planning a trip abroad? Register for a class with your travel companions to learn or refresh your language skills.
Connect with other cultures
Become interculturally competent, and gain a better understanding of other cultures.
Add to your work skills
Enhance your career opportunities in our increasingly global world.
Keep your mind engaged
With an emphasis on oral fluency and listening, learning a world language makes a great hobby!
For information on how to register for undergraduate credit courses, visit our Registration page. Helpful links are provided on this page.