Government and Law and Foreign Language is a coordinate major between the Departments of Government and Law and Foreign Languages and Literatures. This major is good preparation for students who are interested in pursuing careers or in focusing on intellectual issues that relate strongly to both political science and international studies and to foreign language.

The major provides the background needed for careers in diplomatic service, for work in international organizations or foundations, and for pursuing higher degrees in fields such as Area Studies and International Affairs.

Students may choose from three tracks: A coordinate major in (1) Government and Law and French, (2) Government and Law and German, or (3) Government and Law and Spanish.

Requirements for the A.B. Major: 13 courses for the French track including Government and Law 102, 103, 401-409 (one senior seminar) or 495, 496 (thesis) or 390, 391 (independent study), four electives from the following: 221, 222, 227, 230, 232, 234, 235, 236, 244, 249; French 111, 112, 211, three electives from 225, 322, 331, 424, 431, 495, 496.

13 courses for the German track including Government and Law 102, 103, 401- 409 (one senior seminar) or 495, 496 (thesis) or 390, 391 (independent study), four electives from the following: 221, 232, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 249, 341; German 111, 112, 211, three electives from the following: 225, 311, 322, 424, 441, 495, 496.

13 courses for the Spanish track including Government and Law 102, 103, 401- 409 (one senior seminar) or 495,496 (thesis) or 390,391 (independent study), four electives from the following: 221, 222, 227, 232, 234, 235, 236, 249; Spanish 111, 112, 211, four electives from the following: 225, 311, 313, 314, 318, 427, 428, 495, 496.

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