Summer Institutes
ISLC’s Summer Language Institutes are a very effective way to quickly acquire the fundamental skills needed to communicate in the language on a Basic level. And with up to four different levels of language courses offered, those who already possess some skill will be able to effectively take their ability to the next level.
Two Intensive summer programs are offered for 2013, the Summer Russian Language Institute (RLI) and the Summer Chinese Language Institute (CLI) The Summer RLI is an eight-week intensive course. The RLI is an 8-week program. The cost for the RLI is $2250 (non-credit). The course is offered in two 4 - week modules and for each module you can receive 4 Undergraduate credit hours or 3 Graduate credit hours. Those wishing to enroll in this course for credit should fill out the CIU online application form. Or you may go to www.ciu.edu/summerstudies and click on “General Info.” Up to six hours of graduate or eight hours of undergraduate credit can be earned by taking the entire eight-week program of classes during the summer. Those wishing to take the course for non credit should fill out the ISLC RLI online form.
Summer 2013
- A former RLI participant with Ukrainian orphans
CLI Dates: June 24th through August 2nd , 2013*
The Summer CLI is a six-week instensive program that runs from June 24 - August 2. Classes meet for over four hours per day, with a Chinese culture course included. The language material includes vital biblical vocabulary and expressions necessary for ministry and discipleship, with cultural topics designed to enable workers to understand the Chinese worldview especially for the purposes of successful ministry in the Chinese world.
CLI Summer tuition: $1750.00 (6 weeks)
Enrollment deposit $100.00. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable and will be applied to tuition.
RLI Dates: June 10th through August 2nd , 2013*
Our Russian Language Institute is held on the campus of Columbia International University (CIU). The RLI is designed to help you acquire as much proficiency as possible during 8 weeks of focused study. Within two weeks you will be able to read, write and even hold a basic conversation in Russian. We provide an encouraging atmosphere of prayer and support as you embark on the exciting journey of learning this beautiful language.
Students also benefit from films, instructional resources and seminars that introduce them to Russian culture and prepare them for the joys and challenges of life and ministry among Russian speakers.
RLI Summer Tuition: $2,250 (8 weeks)*
Enrollment deposit $100.00. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable and will be applied to tuition.
Housing
CIU has on-campus housing with Room and board for students attending the summer programs.
We can also provide you with a list of Off-Campus Housing
Room & Board in CIU dormitories: $1,640*
2014 RLI Abroad Program: May 26th through June 6, 2012*
Our bi-annual Russian Language Institute Abroad will be held in Kiev, Ukraine at the Ukrainian Education Center near Polytechnichnij Institute. This program is designed for the student who already has a degree of basic-intermediate proficiency in Russian, and would like to take that proficiency to the next level. Two intensive 2-week courses will be offered: Biblical Russian for Discipleship and Correct Grammar in Spoken Russian. We’re raising the amount of contact hours this year, with 4 hrs. of training each day in the grammar course, and 2 contact hours per day in the Bible course. Students who have studied at RLI during the previous cycle, or who already have the appropriate level of proficiency for this course are welcome to apply. We will also be serving those who are already living and working in Russian-speaking countries. To enroll, please first contact our office at 800-799-7976. More information coming soon.
Summer RLI Abroad Tuition: $750.00 for both courses; $500.00 for the grammar course and $250.00 for the Bible course separately.
Room & Board: TBA
Please call ISLC at (800)799-7976 for more information.