BA in Foreign Language and Communication Media in Washington D.C. United States | American University

If you're interested in merging journalism, film and media arts, or public relations with Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish studies, the Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Language, and Culture could be your ideal program. This joint degree between the School of Communication and the Department of World Languages and Cultures connects you with renowned faculty whose innovative research and professional work influence global policies. Our diverse student body, hailing from across the nation and internationally, enhances your educational journey with varied perspectives.

Expand Your Horizons
For those looking to blend journalism, media production, or strategic communication with language studies in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish, this interdisciplinary degree offers the perfect combination.

Collaboratively offered by the School of Communication and the Department of World Languages and Cultures, this program provides access to distinguished professors whose groundbreaking work shapes international discourse. Our globally diverse student community brings unique insights that deepen your academic experience.

Tailor your studies by pairing your selected language with Journalism, Public Relations and Strategic Communication, or Film and Media Arts through customizable program tracks.

Over 75% of our students participate in study abroad programs via AU Abroad, choosing from our flagship international centers in Brussels, Nairobi, or Madrid, or selecting from numerous partner institutions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.