Intensive Elementary Albanian

This intensive course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern Albanian language and culture.

The course will help students learn to communicate in Albanian, to understand Albanian culture, and to function effectively in an Albanian setting.

Students master the basic grammatical categories of the language, employing a vocabulary of about 1500 words.

By the completion of this course, students are expected to acquire a proficiency level of "Novice High" or "Intermediate Low."

They should be able to read and write in Albanian and communicate easily on everyday topics. They should be able to write and translate simple texts, write short essays, letters, and advertisements.

To solidify their language and cultural gains, students are also encouraged to take advantage of the summer program in Tirana.

About the Instructor: 

Linda Mëniku is a native speaker of Albanian from Tirana, Albania. She is a lecturer in the departments of linguistics, journalism, and German at the University of Tirana, where she specializes in discourse analysis, Albanian as a foreign language, and media discourse. Linda has taught Albanian at the CLI since 2003.

Course Number: 
SLC 194
Dates: 
Monday, June 4, 2012 - Friday, July 20, 2012
Syllabus: 
2011 Syllabus
Costs: 
Program costs
Housing: 
Housing Information
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About CLI Hybrid Courses:

This is a 7+4 hybrid course. It has two components:

  • 7 weeks on the ASU campus for 8 ASU credits (equals 2 semesters of regular classes), plus
  • 4 weeks overseas (optional) for 3 ASU credits
  • 7-week program cost: Tuition free, but fees apply (est. $775 in 2012)
  • 4-week program cost: Study-Abroad fees vary by location. Look up programs under "Study Abroad" in menu at left for details on individual programs.
  • Same curriculum, materials, instructors in both locations, where possible
  • Host family housing overseas where possible
  • Service projects or volunteer opportunities overseas where possible
  • Fellowships and Scholarships available for most languages. (See http://cli.asu.edu/fellowships.)

Both components are open to any applicant over 18, including undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students. Non-ASU students and non-students are welcome. Students under 18 may attend the 7-week program in Arizona with guardian's consent.

Enrollment is limited and competitive.