CLI+: Language Training for ROTC

OVERVIEW [ Languages | Academics | Details | Apply (ms word) (pdf) ]

CLI+ is a summer program training ROTC cadets and midshipmen in selected strategic languages. The CLI+ program for combines:

For elementary & intermediate Persian, Russian, or Uzbek:

Eight weeks summer language training at the ASU Critical Languages Institute
Three weeks study abroad in the ASU Summer Language Practicum
A hands-on research or service project in the host language, in the host country.

For advanced Russian and for Tatar:

Eight weeks summer language training at the ASU Critical Languages Institute program in Kazan, Russia
A hands-on research or service project in the host language, in Russia.

CLI+ particpants are eligible for language training incentive pay in addition to their CLI+ benefits. See your detachment for details. Language training pay, but not CLI+ benefits, are available for cadets and midshipmen studying any CLI language other than those listed above.

ACADEMICS [ Overview | Languages | Details | Apply ]

There are two CLI+ programs.

U.S.-based training for Persian, Russian, and Uzbek (elementary and intermediate levels only)

Intensive Summer Classes (2010 June 1 to July 23): Cadets/Midshipmen participate in intensive, accelerated language and culture training at the ASU Critical Languages Institute, corresponding to one year of academic instruction. Participants receive 8 ASU credits.
Summer Study Abroad (2010 July 26 to August 13): Cadets who maintain a "B" average or better in the first half of the CLI program and who receive positive recommendations from their instructors and ASU ROTC personnel, continue their training at a CLI training hub overseas (Kazan in Russia for Russian, Dushanbe in Tajikistan forPersian and Uzbek). Here they continue their language training, but with a heavier emphasis on cultural knowledge. Cadets live with host families who speak the language they are studying. Lessons incorporate visits to sites of historical and cultural importance. Participants receive 2 college credits for this training.
Summer Project Each cadet is expected to participate in a joint project with peer partners from their host country. Cadets develop these projects during the first eight weeks of the summer, under the supervision of their instructors. During the study-abroad portion of the program, cadets work in person with their peer partners to implement the project.

Overseas training for advanced Russian and for all levels of Tatar

Intensive Summer Classes (2010 May 31 to July 23): Cadets/Midshipmen participate in intensive, accelerated language and culture training at the the Kazan training center of the ASU Critical Languages Institute. This course corresponding to one year of academic instruction. Students live in host families and participate in a rich program of excursions and cultural activities. Lessons incorporate visits to sites of historical and cultural importance. Students receive 8 ASU credits.
Summer Project Each cadet is expected to participate in a joint project with peer partners from their host country. Cadets develop these projects during the first eight weeks of the summer, under the supervision of their instructors. During the study-abroad portion of the program, cadets work in person with their peer partners to implement the project.

In addition, ASU offers Fall, and Spring distance-learning maintenance courses for CLI+ participants. These not-for-credit sessions help cadets returning to CLI+ for intermediate or advanced work maintain their fluency if they are unable to study their language during the academic year.

DETAILS [ Overview | Languages | Academics | Apply ]

Housing & Meals:

In the U.S.: Dormitory housing and meal cards are provided free of charge for all CLI+ cadets and midshipmen at the Arizona location. Participants may opt out and cover housing and meals at their own expense.
Overseas: Host families and meal funds are provided at the overseas location. This program is mandator; there is no opt out.

CLI+ is run by Arizona State University personnel in cooperation with the ASU Army and Air Force ROTC detachments. As an ASU program, CLI is open to all students. CLI+ participants study alongside non-ROTC students.

ASU’s ROTC facilities and support services are available to all CLI+ cadets and midshipmen while they are on campus. PT opportunities are provided. Full details will be provided to participants selected for the program.

CLI+ provides funding for tuition, room & board at Arizona, travel to the study abroad site, instructional fees at the study abroad site, insurance, room and board at the study abroad site, visas, and books. Cadets should check with their detachments about the availability of summer internship pay, travel to and from Arizona, critical language incentive pay, and other benefits that differ across services. Expenses not covered include: passport application, parking, inoculations, HIV testing (required for Russian visa).

CLI+ has a limited number of openings. Participants will be selected on a competitive basis.

Application deadline: March 1, 2010

[ CLI+ Application Form ]

CLI+ 2010 is supported by the Department of Defense's National Security Education Program (NSEP) through a grant from the Institute of International Education (IIE).

THE LANGUAGES [ Overview | Academics | Details | Apply ]

Russian: Russian is a Slavic language spoken by 277 million people in Russia and 30 other countries. See the CLI Russian page for details.
Persian
Uzbek
Tatar: Tatar is a Turkic language spoken by 7 million people, mostly in the Tatar Republic, a constituent state within the Russian Federation. Tatar is related to Turkish, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, and other Turkic languages. See the CLI Tatar page for details.