BA in Language and Area Studies - German/Europe in Washington D.C. United States | American University

In today's globalized world, bilingual abilities and cultural understanding have become increasingly important. This program caters to students passionate about European studies and German language development, whether they're beginners or seeking to enhance existing skills. It offers an interdisciplinary blend of humanities and social sciences alongside intensive language training, including study abroad opportunities through AU's Berlin program. WLC cultivates a vibrant academic community where faculty and students collaboratively explore language, culture, literature, linguistics, education, and translation.

Our approach integrates language learning with sociocultural understanding, providing students access to distinguished multilingual faculty specializing in innovative language instruction, linguistic research, literary studies, and translation. These experts bring diverse perspectives on cultural studies, postcolonial theory, identity politics, gender studies, migration patterns, and human rights issues, among other contemporary topics.