SAIS Summer Programs
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
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Location:
| Washington, District of Columbia - United States | |
Highlights:
| SUMMER LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Dates: June 5 - July 27
The Johns Hopkins University
The School of Advanced International Studies | |
Length:
| 8 Week(s) | |
Languages:
| Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian | |
Additional Courses:
| Economics, Finance, International Relations, Latin American Studies | |
Academic Credit:
| Yes | |
Price:
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$1,700.00 (USD)
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Included:
| Academic Credit, Tuition | |
Eligibility:
| Minimum Age: 19
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Description:
| SUMMER LANGUAGE INSTITUTE at SAIS is unique for emphasizing political, economic and international topics. Students may enroll in one intensive evening course in Arabic, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese or Political Russian at the beginning, intermediate and advanced level. In addition, students have access to SAIS’s Multimedia Language Center to explore the languages through interactive technology and software programs.
ARABIC
Offers intensive training for students and professionals interested in developing their Modern Standard Arabic language skills in international relations and political, social and economic issues. The program aims to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Classroom activities are conducted individually and in teams and include video, lectures, exercises and presentations. Courses are offered for eight graduate-level credits each and are held four evenings per week.
HINDI-URDU
Offers eight weeks of language training in Hindi-Urdu. Major emphasis is on Hindi in Devanagari script, but also introduces Urdu in Nastaliq script. The objective of this program is to develop writing, reading, listening and speaking skills. Classroom activities are conducted individually and in groups and include exercises, lectures, movies and presentations. In addition to classroom time, some self-study is also required to enhance the learning process. Courses are offered for eight graduate-level credits each and are held four evenings per week.
JAPANESE
Offers intensive eight-week training emphasizing sociopolitical and business usage of the Japanese language. Vocabulary, language structures and text materials all reflect this unique orientation. In addition to classroom time, some self-study will be required. Courses are offered for eight graduate-level credits each and are held four evenings per week.
MANDARIN CHINESE
Offers eight weeks of specialized language training in Mandarin Chinese. Fundamental language skills are taught at beginning levels while the intermediate and advanced levels emphasize sociopolitical and business usage. Vocabulary, language structures and text materials all reflect this unique orientation. In addition to classroom time, each participant is expected to work with audiotapes and complete eight to 10 hours of self-study per week. Courses are offered for six graduate-level credits each and are held three evenings per week.
POLITICAL RUSSIAN
Offers eight weeks of intensive language training in Russian for generalists and practitioners of international relations. Emphasizes political, economic and national security use. Introduces students to the important context of language, which is political culture itself. Vocabulary, text and multimedia materials reflect this unique orientation. Participants work with audiotapes and video and complete some daily self-study. Courses are offered for eight graduate-level credits each and are held four evenings per week. | |
URL:
| http://www.sais-jhu.edu/summer/ |
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