As the oldest and largest school within Georgetown University, Georgetown College promotes an education of the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.  Intellectual vitality, a global viewpoint, and a dedication to service are at the core of the College experience. Grounded in Georgetown’s Catholic and Jesuit traditions, the College is committed to providing its students with a liberal arts education that transcends boundaries.  

Language students in Georgetown College are educated to embrace the complexities of our world. The Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (FLL) embodies Georgetown's long tradition of fostering international understanding and the serious study of foreign languages and cultures.

More than one-quarter of students in the College either major or minor in a foreign language or linguistics. Many choose to combine language with another major or minor; such combinations include Arabic and Government, Chinese and Business, German and Philosophy, or Russian and History.  The possibilities are endless. 

FLL students develop language skills and acquire cultural education, empowering them to transcend international barriers. Accomplished graduates of the FLL have a world of endless opportunities and possibilities open to them.