BA in Art History/Three Languages (Honors) in Newark United States | University of Delaware

Art History provides students with analytical perspectives on how artistic and cultural expressions have evolved throughout history and across different regions. We enhance students' visual literacy, refine their writing skills, and ignite their creativity through studying artworks, artifacts, and structures that have inspired devotion, fueled revolutions, brought joy, or provoked controversy. Nearby institutions like the UD Library, Museums and Press frequently serve as hands-on learning spaces where students cultivate their expertise as art critics and museum professionals. Our curriculum covers diverse artistic traditions including American (encompassing Native American, African American, and Latin American), European, African, Asian, and Islamic art, along with material culture and architectural studies. Students can pursue interdisciplinary programs combining Art History with fields like Art Conservation, Anthropology, English, History, and various Languages, Literatures & Cultures. By exploring humanity's creative legacy, we prepare students to engage as global citizens.

Multilingual individuals exhibit greater mental flexibility and enhanced problem-solving abilities. Those who study languages maintain cognitive advantages that persist across their lifespan.

While more than half the global population speaks multiple languages, merely 20% of Americans are proficient in a language besides English. Proficiency in foreign languages and cultural understanding provides our graduates with a professional edge, particularly valued in international commerce and global professional networks. Alumni pursue diverse careers in education, media and entertainment, public service, tourism, finance, or global trade. Some join international agencies like the International Red Cross or World Health Organization, while others pursue graduate studies for careers in global policy, diplomacy, or academia.