ARABIC SUMMER

LANGUAGEINSTITUTE

The Arabic Summer Language Institute

implements an innovative language

curriculum which is simultaneously task-based

and content-based, creating a rich learning

environment that simulates immersion while

on campus. Students effectively live in an

Arabic-speaking environment during their

time at Maryland, with approximately fi ve

hours a day of structured language-learning

experiences. Students also gain language

exposure through one-on-one language

partner hours with a native Arabic speaker.

Students benefi t from a dedicated Arabic study

area fi lled with Arabic multimedia resources

and a rich variety of visiting speakers, fi eld

trips, and other formal and informal cultural

experiences which are all key components of

the program.

The University of Maryland at College Park

School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

SLLC Summer Language Institutes

3215 Jiménez Hall College Park, MD 20742

Phone: (301) 405 - 9266

Fax: (301) 314 - 9752

Email: ceaves@umd.edu

http://www.languages.umd.edu/specialprograms/

summerinstitute/index.html

THE LANGUAGE FLAGSHIP

SCHOOL OFLANGUAGESLITERATURES& CULTURES

UMD SUMMER STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS

A number of scholarships are available for

Summer Institute attendees ranging from $1,000

to $5,000. The priority deadline for scholarship

applications is March 15th, 2012.

HOUSING

High-quality dorm-style apartment housing will be

available on campus in St. Mary’s Hall for out-of-

state and UMD students at an additional cost. Total

estimated cost to students including food, rent,

and utilities is $3,960 for a single and $3,520 for

a double room.

SUMMER 2012 TUITION COSTS

Tuition for the program is $5,800, and includes

all cultural events, language partners, and fi eld

trips. Room, board, and other living expenses are

not included. SLLC Summer Institute Scholarships

of up to $5,000 are available to offset the cost of

attendance. Additionally, offering over 200 contact

hours, this program qualifi es for the Summer FLAS

Fellowship. Contact your home institution for

details on applying for the FLAS Fellowship.

r Intensive nine-week summer program equivalent

to one full academic year (up to 12 credit hours)

r Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced

level training

r One-on-one time with language partners for

additional support, speaking practice, and

tutoring

r Competitive Summer Institute Scholarships

available to help offset the cost of attendance

r A focus on building listening comprehension

skills through media and current events

r Proximity to Washington, DC, allowing for a

rich calendar of cultural events and lectures

as well as the opportunity to collaborate with

government and business professionals

r Small class sizes, 22 contact hours per week,

and dedicated faculty and staff members

The University of Maryland’s Arabic Summer Language Institute offers an intensive language and culture program for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced students of Arabic. The program will run from June 2-August 4, 2012 and will feature the following:

HOW DO I APPLY?

Visit http://www.languages.umd.edu/specialprograms/

summerinstitute/apply.html to download the application

beginning December 15th, 2011. Priority deadline for

admission applications is March 1st, 2012.

ARABIC LANGUAGE LEVEL

Elementary

Intermediate

Advanced

CREDIT HOURS

12 credit hours

12 credit hours

9 credit hours

ACADEMIC COURSE LISTING

ARAB 104, ARAB 105

ARAB 204, ARAB 205

ARAB 304, ARAB 305, Special Topics

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The program is open to all talented students

of Arabic. The average student attending will

have made a serious, long-term commitment

to learning Arabic, be prepared to study

intensively for nine weeks, and be performing

well academically at his or her home institution.

Due to the intensive nature of the program

it will not be possible to work or take other

courses during the program. The institute will

provide you with the opportunity to study with

exceptional faculty and students of Arabic from

across the country.