Regional expertise is stronger when language is part of it.
Language mastery is an essential component of GLAS; it is one way students gain access to regional perspectives, cultures, and societies.
Language requirements
NEW CURRICULUM
Declaring GLAS from AY2027–28
Complete at least four semesters of a language associated with your Regional Concentration.
Declared GLAS before AY 2027-28:
Your language requirement depends partly on whether you follow the Cultures & Societies or Language Intensive stream.
CURRENT CURRICULUM
YEAR 1 STUDENTS · AY2026–27
Plan ahead
If you are considering declaring GLAS next year, we invite you to explore the new language pathways now. Students admitted in AY2026–27 are expected to plan their studies with the revised curriculum in mind.
Studying regions through their language
Language learning is not separate from area studies in GLAS: it is one of the ways students gain access to regional perspectives, cultures and societies.
East & Southeast Asia
Available as a language aligned with the East and Southeast Asia Regional Concentration.
Tagalog*
East & Southeast Asia
Listed in the curriculum as a proposed language
Bahasa Indonesia
East & Southeast Asia
Available as a language aligned with the East and Southeast Asia Regional Concentration.
East & Southeast Asia
Available as a language aligned with the East and Southeast Asia Regional Concentration.
East & Southeast Asia
Available as a language aligned with the East and Southeast Asia Regional Concentration.
Arabic
Other SMLC language study
Language Options
3
Four-semester minimum
Students may enter at different levels depending on prior knowledge. The aim is sustained engagement rather than forcing every student to start from beginner level.
Language Citation
The new Language Citation recognises sustained high-level engagement with language learning, normally corresponding broadly to CEFR B2. For students beginning from scratch, the standard pathway is expected to involve approximately six semesters of study.