The bachelor of arts in world languages and cultures helps students develop the skills they need to communicate effectively, while also cultivating critical thinking skills, a comparative perspective on global issues, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people in a multilingual setting. Students who major in world languages and cultures choose a concentration in one of three languages: French, Italian, or Spanish. Each concentration is comprised of 12 courses in language, literature and/or culture. All majors complete an experiential learning course (internship, community service, or travel-study project), as well as a senior seminar where students design a research project on a topic of their choosing.