If you are ready to bridge the gap between cultural understanding and global action, the joint major in global studies and modern languages & literatures offers a practical path to international expertise. This interdisciplinary program combines the rigorous social science of the global studies program with advanced linguistic and cultural fluency from the department of modern languages and literatures. You will master a primary language—choosing from options such as Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian or Spanish—while analyzing the complex political, economic and social forces shaping our world.
By integrating language proficiency with a deep dive into global systems, we prepare you to navigate across borders and cultures with ease. You will collaborate with faculty mentors to gain the research skills and intercultural competence needed for impactful careers in international law, global business, public policy and non-profit leadership. At Lehigh, we believe that understanding the world starts with speaking its languages and engaging with its diverse histories to create essential change for an ever-evolving global community.
