Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - Arabic, Russian, TESL

Message from Department

The best time for a LLC minor  to go abroad will be a combination of their concentration, credits they have transferred in, whether they have a dual major or a minor, whether they plan on taking any summer classes, and obviously their personal situation.  Listed below are some suggested time frames for each concentration. Students looking to go abroad during a different period are encouraged to work closely with their department advisor and the Education Abroad Office.

For all concentrations short-term study abroad opportunities are normally fairly easy to fit into a student’s degree plan.  Students are able to start participating on short-term programs (winter break, spring break, and summer) as early as their first year. 

Planning
Course Considerations: 

Students also can look to satisfy General Education and/or Minor requirements.  It is suggested that students save 1 or 2 LSE requirements for their study abroad program.  It may be possible to satisfy an ILE, Science Inquiry, or Quantitative Literacy course but this requires more advanced planning.  

Advising: 

Students should contact their departmental advisor to schedule an advising appointment.

Key questions to ask?

  • What are my remaining degree requirements?
  • How many upper-division credits do I still need to complete for my degree?
  • How many elective credits (lower vs. upper division) do I have left to complete my major?
  • What remaining prerequisites must I fulfill, and how will study abroad impact my progress?
  • Which of my remaining degree requirements could I complete abroad? Are there any that I cannot take abroad?
  • Can I receive academic credit for an internship abroad?
  • Are there any in-residence requirements I need to be aware of before I go abroad?
Programs

LLC minors (Arabic, Russian, TESL)  are able to participate on department faculty-led programs,  summer partner programs, and on semester programs.  Listed below are some possible options.

Program Type Information

Short-term

Arabic

CIEE Amman Summer Arabic Studies

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country: Jordan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will complete 10 credits of Arabic language: 7 credits MSA and 3 credits Colloquial. 

ISA Meknes Intensive Arabic

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: Morocco
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will complete 9 credits of coursework: Introduction to Moroccan Arabic (Darija), Arabic Language (Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Advanced I or Advanced II), and Arabic for Diplomacy, International Relations and Politics  

ISA Meknes Arabic Studies, International Relations, and Language

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: Morocco
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will complete 6-7 credits of coursework from a list of options in Arabic Language and Regional Studies

Russian

Novgorod Summer Program

  • Program Type: Partner
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: Russia
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: 

TESL


Semester

Arabic

USAC University of Haifa

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: Israel
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: 6 credit Elementary and Intermediate MSA as well as Spoken Arabic. Offers additional coursework in English.

ISEP Al Akhawayn

  • Program Type: ISEP Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: Morocco
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature:  Offers Colloquial Arabic as well as Upper Intermediate to Advanced language courses. Offers additional coursework in English.

ISA Meknes Arabic Studies, International Relations, and Language

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms:  Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: Morocco
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Language courses are modular; you have the ability to enroll in two sequential Arabic or French language courses. If you wish to progress through one full level of language (ie. Beginning Arabic I and II) you may do so and earn up to a year’s worth of credit hours. Please note that you cannot progress through two different levels (ie. Beginning Arabic II and Intermediate I). Additional Regional Studies options are offered in English. 

AURAK

  • Program Type: Full Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Beginner to Intermediate Arabic as well as additional coursework in English. 

ISEP Sharjah 

  • Program Type: ISEP Exchange, ISEP Direct
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Offers Beginner to Advanced Arabic language coursework. 

USAC St Andrews

  • Program Type: Affiliate 
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Standing: Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Offers Beginner and Intermediate Arabic as well as a range of electives for advanced students.

Russian

Novgorod State University

  • Program Type: Partial Exchange
  • Available Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Country: Russia
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students with advanced Russian language should apply for the Fall semester while students looking for intensive Russian language study should apply for the spring semester. 

TESL

Universidad Austral de Chile

  • Program Type: Full Exchange
  • Available Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Country: Chile
  • Standing: Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: In addition to Spanish language for upper intermediate and above students there is a possibility of hands-on TESL experiences for students. 

ISEP Masaryk University

  • Program Type: ISEP Direct
  • Available Terms: Spring
  • Country: Czech Republic
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: Students can study Spanish on this program.  Students looking to take courses taught in Spanish in the regular university should have completed one or more Spanish courses at the 3000 level prior to going abroad.
  • Unique Feature: The TESOL Teacher Education program is a one-semester program specially designed for undergraduates, M.A. level students and recent graduates who are interested in gaining valuable experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) in a cross-cultural environment.  Course offerings include: TESOL Methodology (4.5 cr), Teaching Practice (3 cr), Applied Linguistics (3 cr). Students will also take a Czech Language and Culture course. 

Universitat Trier

AIFS Limerick

Padagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe

  • Program Type: Basic Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: Germany
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: In addition to German language Karlsruhe offers several courses on TEFL and Linguistics taught in English. 

Universidad de las Americas Puebla

  • Program Type: Full Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: Mexico
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students can take Spanish language coursework in addition to electives taught in English.  UDLAP normally offers a few Linguistic courses each semester.  

Universidad de Alicante

  • Program Type: Basic Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: Spain
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students can take a Spanish language course in addition to electives taught in English.  Alicante offers a number of Linguistic courses each semester.  

BIlkent University

  • Program Type: Full Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: Turkey
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Bilkent offers Linguistics and EFL courses each semester.