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)


QUICK LINKS
2010 Application Form in MS Word format
2010 Application Form in PDF format (for applicants who cannot use MS Word file)
 
2010 CLI brochure (PDF)
 
2009 Housing Information (2010 INFO PENDING)
 
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