The Program

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 study 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.

Coordinated by the Summer Language Institute, 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, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, and the English Language Institute.

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 cultural activities and 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 Not-For-Credit basis. This option is particularly attractive for graduate students. Undergraduate students should consult with their academic advisor before choosing this option. For more information, please refer to the Program Fee information page for details.

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 web site: www.housing.umich.edu. The Housing Office web site also contains extensive information and up-to-date listings of off-campus units, including summer sublet opportunities.

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Last updated: 8/01/07