Summer Institute of Language and Culture

 Carleton’s Summer Institute of Language and Culture: Pilot Year 2013

In preparation for the 2014-2015 launch of a Summer Institute of Language and Culture (SILC), Carleton is expanding its language offerings for the Summer 2013 semester. In addition to a number of beginner, intermediate, and advanced intensive and non-intensive language courses in French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin, Kiswahili, Spanish and Portuguese, non-credit options will be available in Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese.

• All language courses in the Summer of 2013 will be complemented by optional cultural components, for example film nights, guest lectures, culinary experiences, and cultural excursions.
• Summer language offerings hold significant benefit for students in selected International Bachelors’ and MA programs, where students seek to acquire a language and intensive regional knowledge quickly, given its value in the employment market and/or for future study.
• Students planning to study abroad in 2013-2014 will find opportunities to hone their language skills before travelling abroad and to develop their understanding of their chosen country/region.
• Over the Summer of 2014/2015, Carleton will launch the Summer Institute of Language and Culture (SILC). Based on successful models in the United States, SILC will combine intensive language instruction with program offerings on international cultures and societies.  

For more information on the Summer Institute of Language and Culture, please visit the website (www.carleton.ca/silc)

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