LFS in the Washington Area

The Department of Language and Foreign Studies at American University is conveniently situated close to international trade, diplomatic, and cultural organizations, centers for international studies, as well as US government agencies dealing with international affairs. This presence gives students the opportunity of regular contacts and exchanges, as well as early and continued exposure to regional and cultural environments that make learning target languages easier.

A very important advantage of the DC location for language studies is that students have first hand information about internships and employment opportunities in other countries or with international organizations in DC. The proximity of American University to the head offices of many organizations is a marked advantage in establishing contacts and learning about new areas of possible work or research.

LFS*DC: Connecting the Classroom and the Capital

LFS*DC is a program designed to enhance experiential learning by incorporating Washington resources into the Language and Foreign Studies curriculum.  LFS*DC responds to the aims of AU and the College of Arts and Sciencesto build a “Washington connection” that provides a forum for the practical application of coursework outside the classroom.  LFS*DC brings undergraduate and graduate students into contact with a wide range of government departments, international organizations, embassies, cultural agencies, museums, archives, and libraries.