San Diego State University
Welcome to LARC at San Diego State University!
LARC at SDSU offers summer intensive classes in Arabic, Persian (Farsi), and Russian via Project GO funding from the Institute of International Education.
Project GO (Global Officers) is a collaborative initiative that promotes critical language education, study abroad, and intercultural dialogue opportunities for ROTC students. Project GO programs focus on the languages and countries of the Middle East, Asia, Central Asia, and Africa. Project GO provides scholarships to ROTC students in all services (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy), contracted or non-contracted, for language study domestically and abroad. Students may participate in Project GO programs regardless of the location of their home institutions.
A major obstacle to ROTC students taking courses in critical languages has been the heavy course loads that they typically take each semester, precluding their taking additional courses in language and culture. We address this by:
1) Hosting intensive summer classes to eliminate ROTC students’ scheduling difficulties;
View interview with former Arabic student
2) Integrating language and culture courses into the Military Science minor;
3) Offering fully online 2-unit conversational courses, designed to sustain language ability, in fall and spring semesters; and
4) Full tuition, course materials and living stipend (to cover room & board, living expenses, etc.) support for summer study at San Diego State’s Language Program or CSUSB’s Summer Arabic Program. ROTC students from other service branches may also apply for scholarships for either of these summer programs.
The ultimate goal is to institutionalize all intensive language courses and to build ROTC students proficiency through study abroad, either through SDSU or CSU programs, whichever program fits into the commissioning and proficiency-based career goals of ROTC students in the program. Students are pushed to reach ILR level 2, and those who do could pursue Flagship programs.
SUMMER 2012
Learn Arabic, Persian, or Russian through our unique intensive summer experience. Intensive language courses immerse you in language and culture studies for 4-6 hours of interactive instruction, Monday through Friday. You can earn 6-20 units of SDSU foreign language credit in 6-12 weeks.
Session 1: May 24 – June 29, 2012
Session 2: July 10 – August 14, 2012
ARABIC Intensive Summer Courses
Session 1: May 24 – June 29, 2012
Session 2: July 10 – August 14, 2012
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Credit: 8 units
Location: San Diego State University, CA
Levels: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced
ELEMENTARY ARABIC
This intensive 8-unit course will help students develop beginner-level skills in Arabic speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through the use of authentic materials the students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including basic academic and cultural knowledge. Undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, college and university faculty, and others, may apply. There are no prerequisites for this course, as it is beginner level.
INTERMEDIATE ARABIC
This intensive 8-unit course will help students develop intermediate-level skills in Arabic speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through the use of authentic materials the students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including basic academic and cultural knowledge. Undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, college and university faculty, and others, may apply. Prerequisite for this course is Arabic 101 & 102, or the equivalent of 8 units of prior Arabic study.
ADVANCED ARABIC
This intensive 8-unit course will help students develop advanced-level skills in Arabic speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through the use of authentic materials the students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including basic academic and cultural knowledge. Undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, college and university faculty, and others, may apply. Prerequisite for this course is Arabic 201 & 202, or the equivalent of 16 units of prior Arabic study.
Elementary Arabic 101 & 102
“Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds (Arabic Edition)” by Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal and Abbas Al-Tonsi
Intermediate Arabic 201 & 202
“Arabic Language through Dialogue 2” by Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure and Younis ElCheddadi
Advanced Arabic 301 & 302
“Arabic Language through Dialogue 3” by Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure and Younis ElCheddadi
**Course materials are subject to change**
Acceptance into this program guarantees scholarship funding.
Tuition, books and living stipend (to cover room & board, airfare & etc.) scholarships for all ROTC Students (Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy) contracted or non-contracted. Participants need to arrange their own room and board.
Please complete and submit an application by selecting the appropriate link below. By completing this form your name will be put on a list of possible candidates, it does NOT guarantee you a seat in the class. The selection committee will begin notification of acceptance on March 15, 2012. If accepted, you will receive a welcome package with instructions about how to prepare for the summer program at San Diego State University-LARC.
ARABIC Session 1: May 24 – June 29, 2012
Elementary (Arabic 101/102) – Closed
Intermediate (Arabic 201/202) – Closed
Advanced (Arabic 301/302) – Closed
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2012, however, the program will keep accepting applications if additional spaces available. There is a higher chance to receive scholarships for qualified applicants who submit their applications early.
Please complete and submit an application by selecting the appropriate link below. By completing this form your name will be put on a list of possible candidates, it does NOT guarantee you a seat in the class. The selection committee will begin notification of acceptance on March 15, 2012. If accepted, you will receive a welcome package with instructions about how to prepare for the summer program at San Diego State University-LARC.
ARABIC Session 2: July 10 – August 14, 2012
Elementary (Arabic 101/102) – Closed
Intermediate (Arabic 201/202) – Closed
Advanced (Arabic 301/302) – Closed
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2012, however, the program will keep accepting applications if additional spaces available. There is a higher chance to receive scholarships for qualified applicants who submit their applications early.
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PERSIAN (Farsi) Intensive Summer Courses
Session 1: May 24 – June 29, 2012
Session 2: July 10 – August 14, 2012
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Credit: 8 units
Location: San Diego State University, CA
Levels: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced
ELEMENTARY PERSIAN (Farsi)
This intensive 8-unit course is designed to teach practical language skills and cultural awareness. Students shall learn & expand their four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing of the Persian language through conversations, games, written homework and Iranian movies. The Persian language is used in two styles of Literary and Colloquial, both of which shall be introduced from the beginning.
INTERMEDIATE PERSIAN (Farsi)
This intensive 8-unit course will help students develop intermediate level skills in Persian speaking, listening, reading and writing. Through the use of authentic materials and field trips, the students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including a more in depth academic and cultural knowledge. Undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, college and university faculty and others may apply. In these 6 weeks, students will cover Persian 201 & 202. Prerequisite Persian 101/102 or equivalent knowledge of Persian.
ADVANCED PERSIAN (Farsi)
This intensive 8-unit course will help students develop advanced level skills in Persian speaking, listening, reading and writing. Through the use of authentic materials and field trips, the students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including a more in depth academic and cultural knowledge. Undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, college and university faculty and others may apply. In these 6 weeks, students will cover Persian 301 & 302. Prerequisite Persian 201 & 202 or equivalent knowledge of Persian.
Elementary Persian 101 & 102
Course Readings Packet provided by course instructors
Intermediate Persian 201 & 202
“Iranian Panorama 2” by Dr. Atefeh Oliai and Mani Motiee
Advanced Persian 301 & 302
“Iranian Panorama 3” by Dr. Atefeh Oliai and Mani Motiee and/or
“Iranian Panorama 4” by Dr. Atefeh Oliai and Mani Motiee
**Course materials are subject to change**
Acceptance into this program guarantees scholarship funding.
Tuition, books and living stipend (to cover room & board, airfare & etc.) scholarships for all ROTC Students (Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy) contracted or non-contracted. Participants need to arrange their own room and board.
Please complete and submit an application by selecting the appropriate link below. By completing this form your name will be put on a list of possible candidates, it does NOT guarantee you a seat in the class. The selection committee will begin notification of acceptance on March 15, 2012. If accepted, you will receive a welcome package with instructions about how to prepare for the summer program at San Diego State University-LARC.
PERSIAN Session 1: May 24 – June 29, 2012
Elementary (Persian 101/102) - Closed
Intermediate (Persian 201/202) - Closed
Advanced (Persian 301/302) – Closed
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2012, however, the program will keep accepting applications if additional spaces available. There is a higher chance to receive scholarships for qualified applicants who submit their applications early.
Please complete and submit an application by selecting the appropriate link below. By completing this form your name will be put on a list of possible candidates, it does NOT guarantee you a seat in the class. The selection committee will begin notification of acceptance on March 15, 2012. If accepted, you will receive a welcome package with instructions about how to prepare for the summer program at San Diego State University-LARC.
PERSIAN Session 2: July 10 – August 14, 2012
Elementary (Persian 101/102) - Closed
Intermediate (Persian 201/202) - Closed
Advanced (Persian 301/302) – Closed
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2012, however, the program will keep accepting applications if additional spaces available. There is a higher chance to receive scholarships for qualified applicants who submit their applications early.
RUSSIAN Intensive Summer Courses
Session 1: May 24 – June 29, 2012
Session 2: July 10 – August 14, 2012
Location: San Diego State University, CA
Levels: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced
Russian 100A/100B – 10 units of credit – Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Russian 200A/200B – 10 units of credit – Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Russian 301/311 – 6 units of credit – Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN
This intensive 10-unit course is designed to teach practical language skills and cultural awareness. Students shall learn & expand their four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing of the Russian language through conversations, games, written homework and Russian movies. The Russian language is used in two styles of Literary and Colloquial, both of which shall be introduced from the beginning.
INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN
This intensive 10-unit course will help students develop intermediate level skills in Russian speaking, listening, reading and writing. Through the use of authentic materials and field trips, the students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including a more in depth academic and cultural knowledge. Undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, college and university faculty and others may apply. In these 6 weeks, students will cover Russian 200A & 200B. Prerequisite Russian 100A/100B or equivalent knowledge of Russian.
ADVANCED RUSSIAN
This intensive 6-unit course will help students develop advanced-level skills in Russian speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through the use of authentic materials the students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including basic academic and cultural knowledge. Undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, college and university faculty, and others, may apply. The prerequisite for this course is Russian 200A & 200B, or 20 units of Russian study.
Elementary Russian 100A & 100B
- “Golosa: A Basic Course in Russian, Book 1 (4th Edition)” by Richard M. Robin, Karen Evans-Romaine, Galina Shatalina and Joanna M. Robin
- “Student Activities Manual to Accompany A Basic Course in Russian, Book 1” by Richard M. Robin, Karen Evans-Romaine, Galina Shatalina and Joanna M. Robin
- “English Grammar for Students of Russian: The Study Guide for Those Learning Russian” by Edwina Jannie Cruise
Intermediate Russian 200A & 200B
- “V Puti: Russian Grammar in Context, 2nd Edition” by Olga Kagan, Frank Miller and Ganna Kudyma
- “Student Activities Manual” (for V Puti: Russian Grammar in Context, 2nd Edition) by Olga Kagan, Frank Miller and Ganna Kudyma
- “English Grammar for Students of Russian: The Study Guide for Those Learning Russian” by Edwina Jannie Cruise
Advanced Russian 301 & 311
TBA
**Course materials are subject to change**
Acceptance into this program guarantees scholarship funding.
Tuition, books and living stipend (to cover room & board, airfare & etc.) scholarships for all ROTC Students (Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy) contracted or non-contracted. Participants need to arrange their own room and board.
Please complete and submit an application by selecting the appropriate link below. By completing this form your name will be put on a list of possible candidates, it does NOT guarantee you a seat in the class. The selection committee will begin notification of acceptance on March 15, 2012. If accepted, you will receive a welcome package with instructions about how to prepare for the summer program at San Diego State University-LARC.
RUSSIAN Session 1: May 24 – June 29, 2012
Elementary (Russian 100A/100B) - Closed
Intermediate (Russian 200A/200B) - Closed
Advanced (Russian 301/311) – Closed
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2012, however, the program will keep accepting applications if additional spaces available. There is a higher chance to receive scholarships for qualified applicants who submit their applications early.
Please complete and submit an application by selecting the appropriate link below. By completing this form your name will be put on a list of possible candidates, it does NOT guarantee you a seat in the class. The selection committee will begin notification of acceptance on March 15, 2012. If accepted, you will receive a welcome package with instructions about how to prepare for the summer program at San Diego State University-LARC.
RUSSIAN Session 2: July 10 – August 14, 2012
Elementary (Russian 100A/100B) - Closed
Intermediate (Russian 200A/200B) - Closed
Advanced (Russian 301/311) – Closed
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2012, however, the program will keep accepting applications if additional spaces available. There is a higher chance to receive scholarships for qualified applicants who submit their applications early.
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News Flash – Funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study abroad
2012/13 Boren Scholarships & Fellowships Applications Available
Helpful Links
- Housing and Logistics
- Participants need to arrange their own room and board.
- ROTC Project GO – Global Officers Program Website
- Song performed on the last day of the ROTC Arabic class
- Summer FAQs
Questions? Email larclanguageprograms@gmail.com
