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    Nov 23, 2024  
American University Catalog 2024-2025 
    
American University Catalog 2024-2025

Language & Area Studies, B.A.


Year 1


Fall Semester (14.5 Credits)


Spring Semester (14.5-15.5 Credits)


Year 2


NOTES:

The use of the word Elective is where the student would possibly begin completing a Minor

Fall Semester (16-17 Credits)


  • Habit of Mind (3)
  • Writing-Intensive (W2) (3)
  • Intermediate I Language (4-5)
  • Area Studies (3)
  • Elective (3)

Spring Semester (16-17 Credits)


  • Habit of Mind (3)
  • Quantitative Reasoning (Q2) (3)
  • Intermediate II Language (4-5)
  • Intercultural Comm Course from List (3)
  • Area Studies (3)

Year 3


NOTES:

Students are encouraged to study abroad at some point during their 3rd year. To get Advanced I completed will enable the student to take all coursework taught in host language.

Fall Semester (15-16 Credits)


  • Habit of Mind (3)
  • Advanced I Language (3-4)
  • Area Studies (3)
  • Comparitive Politics Course from List (3)
  • Elective (3)

Spring Semester (15-16 Credits)


  • Abroad (15-16)
  • Area Studies &
  • Language Requirements &
  • Elective

Year 4


NOTES:

A second semester Abroad is not required of students. Template includes 12 credits in Spring, as that would roughly complete the 120 credit requirement.

Fall Semester (15 Credits)


  • Remaining Area Studies (3)
  • Habit of Mind (3)
  • Language if needed/desired (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)

Spring Semester (12 Credits)


  • Capstone (3)
  • Diverse Experiences (D) (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)