Summer Intensive Language Institutes

The University of Texas at Austin Difference

With the largest full time Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew faculty in the country, more language courses at all levels of learning, and a thriving events and cultural environment, UT's Department of Middle Eastern Studies is rated among the best in the country. Set in friendly, safe Austin, our Department and our University are committed to continually expanding our educational programs to help you meet your academic goals. The UT Summer Language Institute illustrates our continued commitment to excellence.

Program Highlights

• An intensive summer program equivalent to one full academic year;
• Ten-week duration from May 28-August 3, 2012;
• A fully incorporated cultural program with lectures;
• An elaborate course offering:
  
  • Beginning (ARA 601C, ARA 611C), Intermediate (ARA 621K, ARA 621L), and Advanced Arabic (ARA 531K, ARA 531L)
  • 1st Year Biblical Hebrew I & II (HEB 508, HEB 509)
  • Beginning Persian (PRS 601C, PRS 611C), Persian 329 (Advanced Conversation, Reading, and Writing, Religion and Society in Iran, Gender and Sexuality in the Islamic Republic), PRS 322K (Urban Youth Culture in Iran), and PRS 322L (Global Iran)

Who should Apply?

The program is open to all talented students of Arabic and Persian, and beginning Biblical Hebrew students. The average student attending will have made a serious, long term commitment to language learning, be prepared to study intensively for ten weeks, and be performing well academically at their home institution. Due to the intensive nature of this program, it will not be possible to take other courses or to work during our program. The Institute will provide you with the opportunity to study with some of the best and most motivated language students from UT and other programs.

How Do I Apply?

More information about the specific language institutes may be accessed via the links to the right.  Application forms may be downloaded from the language institute pages.  You may also visit the Middle Eastern Studies Department at WMB 6.122A on the UT campus.

The priority application deadline is March 1, 2012.