Established in 2015, the summer Sorani Kurdish program is designed to develop students' linguistic competency and cultural literacy rapidly and effectively, through formal classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, extensive use of authentic materials, and real-time interactions with Sorani-speaking instructors and presenters.
Classes are conducted primarily in Kurdish and emphasize the development of real-time communication skills.
Deadline to apply for admission: May 18, 2022.
Kurdish Level 1 provides beginners a solid introduction to Sorani Kurdish, equivalent to the 1st-Year curriculum in the Department of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University.
Students who complete the course successfully will reach a proficiency of Intermediate Low or better. They will be able to communicate in day-to-day situations, will be able to read and write effectively on familiar topics, and will have a solid foundation for further study or travel.
The program introduces Kurdish culture through authentic materials and media, as well as in-language activities and structured interactions with Kurdish speakers.
Class Dates: June 6 – July 29, 2022
Online Class Times: Monday – Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm, eastern daylight time
For full list of important dates: 2022 STUDENT HANDBOOK
This hybrid course is designed for online instruction, but students spending the summer in Bloomington, Indiana, may attend in person. Regardless of modality, this intensive language course emphasizes interpersonal communicative skills. It features several hours a day of live work with the instructor and with fellow students, plus independent study, homework, and co-curricular activities.
On-campus housing is available for in-person students.
This course is open to all, including
Participants in this course who are studying on campus may stay in Willkie Center in air-conditioned single rooms, sharing a lounge with other students studying the same language, for an estimated $32/night. Alternatively, they may opt to make their own housing arrangements, at their own expense.
On-campus dining options in the summer are limited. Indiana University Meal plans are available, but the number of cafeterias and hours of operation are limited. Most Workshop students prefer pay-as-you-go dining.
All rates are subject to change. Participants are responsible for checking current rates before signing billing, housing, or meal contracts. The rates cited here are based on data available in autumn 2021 at Indiana University Student Central.
*Indiana University students may enroll for graduate credit. Regular graduate tuition and fees apply.
The Workshop offers supplemental courses to augment your studies.
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