Summer Institute

The University of Maryland’s School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC) Summer Language Institutes offer intensive language and culture programs for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced students of Persian, Chinese, and Arabic, as well as Beginner and Intermediate Russian. These programs will run from June 2nd – August 4th, 2012 and feature the following:
  • An Intensive nine-week summer program equivalent to one full academic year (up to 12 credit hours)
  • Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced level training
  • One-on-one time with language partners for additional support, speaking practice, and tutoring
  • Competitive Summer Institute Scholarships available to help offset the cost of attendance
  • A focus on building listening comprehension skills through media and current events
  • Proximity to Washington, DC, allowing for a rich calendar of weekly cultural events and lectures, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with government and business professionals
  • Small class sizes, 22 contact hours per week, and dedicated faculty and staff members



For more information about this Institute, please click here.