International Affairs Modern Languages

In partnership with the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, the School of Modern Languages offers a joint Bachelor of Science in International Affairs and Modern Languages (IAML), with separate concentrations in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

Students in this program take the same required core courses as for the Bachelor of Science in International Affairs, but also receive intensive foreign language training and learn the fundamentals of dealing with foreign cultures and societies by completing a program of 24 hours beyond 2002 (beyond 2001 for Chinese & Japanese.) in a single language and 6 free electives (free electives may include 2001, 2002 for students entering Georgia Tech with little or no language preparation in high school). Courses that will count toward the Major will be approved by advisors.

IAML graduates are prepared for advanced graduate and professional study and are ready for employment in internationally oriented firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

IAML majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the intensive summer programs (LBAT) offered by the School of Modern Languages: FREN 3691- 92-93, taught in Lyon, France; GRMN 3691-92-93, taught in Weimar and Munich, Germany; JAPN 3691-92-93, taught in Sendai and Fukuoka, Japan; SPAN 3691-92-93-94, taught in Madrid, Spain and Mexico City, Mexico. In addition, you are encouraged to spend a semester or year abroad in order to develop your language skills to a professionally competent level.