The ASU Critical Languages Institute offers summer intensive language programs in Arizona and abroad. The hallmark of CLI is the 7+4 hybrid course, which combines 7 weeks of intensive study on the ASU main campus with an integrated 4 weeks of study abroad.

CLI courses are tuition free and open to any applicant over 18, including undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students. Non-ASU students and non-students are welcome.

Enrollment is limited and competitive.

CLI offers the following programs (for details see the CLI overview)

11-week Hybrid Programs (ASU & Abroad)

• 7 weeks on the ASU campus for 8 ASU credits (June 4 - July 20; equals 2 semesters of regular classes), plus
• 4 weeks overseas for 3 ASU credits (July 23 - August 17)
• Same curriculum, materials, instructors in both locations, where possible
• Host family housing overseas where possible
• Service projects or volunteer opportunities overseas where possible
• Cost: ASU fees (est. $775 in 2012) plus study-abroad fees (vary by location)
• Fellowships and Scholarships available for most languages. (See http://cli.asu.edu/fellowships.)

7-week Domestic Programs at ASU

• 7 weeks on the ASU campus for 8 ASU credits (June 4 - July 20; equals 2 semesters of regular classes)
• No study abroad
• Cost: ASU fees (est. $775 in 2012)
• Fellowships and Scholarships available for most languages. (See http://cli.asu.edu/fellowships.)

8-week Overseas Programs in Kazan, Russia (June 25 - August 17)

• Courses in: Third- & Fourth-Year Russian, Elementary or Intermediate Tatar
• 8 weeks for 8 ASU credits (equals 2 semesters of regular classes)
• Cost: 2012 costs not yet determined, but estimated at $4,500 for instruction, room, and partial board.
• Fellowships and Scholarships available. (See http://cli.asu.edu/fellowships.)