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Summer Language Institute
The 2013 University of Michigan Summer Language Program
Spring Half-term: May 7-June 25, 2013; Summer Half-term: June 27-August 16, 2013
Ten week Spring/Summer term: June 4-August 13, 2013
| Application and Registration Procedures | Application Materials | Housing | FLAS Fellowships | Course Descriptions |
Spring and Summer Term offerings include a unique collection of intensive language courses that provide students the opportunity to rapidly increase their level of fluency. Intensive courses condense one or two terms of language student into an eight- or ten-week format; they provide an excellent means for students to prepare for a study, internship, or work abroad experience, graduate school, or for expanded career opportunities.
These courses are taught by U-M instructors and listed in the Schedule of Courses by the following participating departments: Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, Department of Classical Studies, Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, Department of Near Eastern Studies, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, and the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures.
Course descriptions can be found below.
Language teaching at the U-M is proficiency-oriented and aims to develop four basic skills: speaking, reading, writing, and aural comprehension. Courses are designed to teach language within a cultural and social context, so that students deepen their knowledge of the relevant country as they develop language skills. In-class coursework is supplemented by computerized learning modules in the Language Resource Center. Enthusiastic class participation is expected. Placement tests are often required for second year or higher courses (200 level and above) if prior language study was done outside the U-M.
During the Spring and Summer terms, a Program Fee option is available to students who wish to take a language course on a Non-For-Credit basis. This option is particularly attractive for graduate students. Undergraduate students should consult with their academic advisor before choosing this option.
| Program Fees | |
| 1 credit | $600 |
| 2-3 credits | $1500 |
| 4-5 credits | $2000 |
| 6-8 credits | $2800 |
| 10 credits | $3000 |
Upon acceptance into the requested course, Program Fee students must pay a non-refundable $200 deposit within 10 business days of acceptance to hold their space in the course. The deposit will be applied to the cost of the Program Fee, the balance of which is due on the first day of class.
Application and Registration Procedures:
The following students must complete the application process:
- Students requesting the Program Fee option (not-for-credit status)
- Guest (non-U-M) students (paying tuition or program fee)*
All other current U-M students may register for their Spring term or Summer term language course(s) via Wolverine Access without submitting an application.
*All UM and non-UM students wishing to take a spring or summer language course for credit are responsible for paying regular UM tuition. Tuition rates can be found at the UM Registrar's Office website.
Application Materials:
| Asian Languages and Cultures** | U-M Students | Non-U-M Students |
| Classical Studies | U-M Students | Non-U-M Students |
| Germanic Languages and Literatures | U-M Students | Non-U-M Students |
| Near Eastern Studies | U-M Students | Non-U-M Students |
| Romance Languages and Literatures | U-M Students | Non-U-M Students |
| Slavic Languages and Literatures | U-M Students | Non-U-M Students |
**U-M students wishing to take an ALC language class for credit/tuition should email the instructor and include the following information: student’s name, email, UMID and the reason for wanting to take the course. The instructor will notify the department if an override to register should be granted. The student will then be asked to go on Wolverine Access to backpack and add the course.
FLAS Fellowships:
The University of Michigan International Institute is pleased to announce the availability of Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for both undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning a less commonly taught language. Application Deadline: February 1, 2013.
Housing:
Dormitory housing is available on central campus during the Spring and Summer terms for registered students. The cost of room and board is in addition to tuition. To find out about housing options and costs please visit the U-M Housing Office website. The Housing Office website also contains extensive information and up-to-date listings for off-campus units, including summer sublet opportunities.
Course Descriptions:
ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
|
10-week Spring Term (May 7-June 25) |
10-week Summer Term (June 4-August 13) |
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| ASIANLAN 450 - Japanese Pedagogy I | ASIANLAN 103 - Intensive First Year Chinese | |
| ASIANLAN 127 - Intensive First Year Japanese | ||
| ASIANLAN 203 - Intensive Second Year Chinese | ||
| ASIANLAN 227 - Intensive Second Year Japanese | ||
CLASSICAL STUDIES
|
Spring Half Term (May 7-June 25) |
Summer Half Term (June 27-August 16) |
| GREEK 103 - Intensive Elementary Greek I | GREEK 302 - Second Year |
| LATIN 101 - Elementary Latin | LATIN 504 - Intensive Latin |
| LATIN 232 - Vergil, Aeneid |
GERMANIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
|
Spring Half Term (May 7-June 25) |
Summer Half Term (June 27-August 16) |
| GERMAN 100 - Intensive Elementary Course | GERMAN 102 - Elementary Course |
| GERMAN 101 - Elementary Course | GERMAN 230 - Intensive Second-Year Course |
| GERMAN 102 - Elementary Course | GERMAN 232 - Second-Year Course |
| GERMAN 231 - Second-Year Course | |
| GERMAN 325 - Intermediate German | |
| GERMAN 425 - Advanced German |
NEAR EASTERN STUDIES
| Arabic, Armenian, Persian, Turkish, and Islamic Studies |
Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies |
| AAPTIS 103 - Intensive Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I and II (June 4-August 13*) | HJCS 210 (May 7-July 16) |
| AAPTIS 403 - Advanced Modern Standard Arabic I (June 27-July 22) | |
| AAPTIS 404 - Advanced Modern Standard Arabic II (July 23-August 16*) | |
| AAPTIS 412 Business Arabic (June 27-August 16) |
*These dates do not include the study day (August 14) or examinations (August 15-16).
SLAVIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
|
Spring Half Term (May 7-June 25) |
Summer Half Term (June 27-August 16) |
| RUSSIAN 123 - Intensive First Year Russian | RUSSIAN 223 - Intensive Second Year Russian |
| RUSSIAN 303 - Third-Year Intensive Russian |
ROMANCE LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
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