The BA in Modern Languages and Cultures is designed for students who wish to acquire linguistic, cultural, and literary skills in one or two foreign languages. We offer a wide variety of courses in nine languages and cultures: Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. We offer numerous study abroad opportunities and we strongly encourage our students to take advantage of one or more of these enriching experiences. Instead of a second language, you may choose from among four interdisciplinary area studies tracks.