Liberal Arts and Sciences - University College Freiburg - Universität ...

224. Questions and AnswersQ: What is the Freiburg “Liberal Arts and Sciences” program about?A: LAS is the fi rst four-year, English-taught undergraduate program of its kind at aGerman university. It is an interdisciplinary alternative to existing B.A. or B.Sc. degreeprograms. It teaches its students to think across academic disciplines, look atproblems from a variety of scientifi c perspectives and become effective communicatorsand leaders.Q: What type of student is LAS aimed at?A: The LAS program is aimed at students with broad academic interests who arealready starting to formulate their own questions. We are looking for applicants whovalue academic rigor and in-depth study, but would also like to give their studies anindividual emphasis. If, on top of that, you enjoy new horizons and unexpected challenges,appreciate an international, hard-working and inspiring environment and areready and willing to take on responsibility for yourself and others, LAS is probably foryou.Q: Does interdisciplinarity mean I can study anything? Isn’t that a bit arbitrary?Will I learn anything concrete for my later career?A: Range and choice are important for the Liberal Arts and Sciences, but the programis not arbitrarily structured: We strike a balance between your choice of subjects andour conviction that there are things all LAS students need to learn. Regarding thecontent of the Core Program and the extent of the Language training, you have littlechoice; also, we expect you to focus your Major in one of four areas of academicenquiry: Life Sciences, Governance, Culture and History or Earth and EnvironmentalSciences. However, within each area and especially in your electives, you have awider range of topics and modules than you would have in a disciplinary B.A./B.Sc.program.Website: www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de/go/qa