Critical Languages Institute

About the Critical Languages Institute

The ASU Critical Languages Institute has been offering summer intensive language courses and short-term summer study abroad programs since 1991. CLI students earn up to 10 credits and can earn 2 semesters of language instruction in 1 summer. CLI courses are tuition free and open to all students (undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree). Enrollment is limited. CLI offers three programs.


Summer Intensive Programs on the Arizona State Main Campus

  • 8 weeks for 8 ASU credits (equals 2 semesters of regular classes)
  • Tuition waived for all students (but fees apply)
  • Financial aid may be used


Summer Intensive Programs in Kazan, Russia

  • Courses in: Advanced Russian, Elementary or Intermediate Tatar
  • 8 weeks for 8 ASU credits (equals 2 semesters of regular classes)
  • Tuition waived for all students (but fees apply)
  • Financial aid may be used



Short-Term Summer Study-Abroad Programs

  • Short-term study in the Balkans, the Caucasus and Central Asia
  • 3 weeks for 2 ASU credits
  • Tuition waived for all students (but fees apply)
  • Financial aid may be used
  • Fellowships available for some languages (see indvidual language program pages)