This intensive program provides beginners a solid introduction to Uzbek. Students who complete the course successfully will complete the equivalent of the 1^st-Year curriculum in the Department of Central Eurasian Languages at Indiana University and will reach a proficiency of Intermediate Low or better.

The course combines 4 weeks of intensive online language study (equivalent to Uzbek 101) with 4 weeks of face-to-face immersion instruction in Samarkand (equivalent to Uzbek 102), with the same instructor teaching both the online and the overseas course.

Participants will acquire a familiarity with Uzbek culture by working with authentic materials and media during the online portion of the course, then through direct experience living and studying in Uzbekistan.

Students who finish the sequence successfully will be able to function effectively in an Uzbek-speaking environment. They will be able to understand and work with authentic materials, including news, videos, podcasts, chats, stories, articles on familiar topics, etc.

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

4 WEEKS ONLINE UZBEK 101

• 80 hours of live online instruction (4 hours/weekday)
• 3 grad credits or 4 undergrad credits of Uzbek 101 (CEUS-T 111/511)
  
• Includes practical pre-departure acculturation instruction and online introduction to Samarqand staff and host families
• Technical Requirements & Prerequisites: 
  • Ability to attend course online from 11:00AM to 3:00PM Eastern Daylight Time, M-F
  • Reliable access to computer, webcam, headset, and a device with the ability to run apps and take photos and video

4 WEEKS IN SAMARKAND, UZBEK 102

• 80 hours of face-to-face instruction (4 hours/weekday)
• 3 grad credits or 4 undergrad credits of Uzbek 102 (CEUS-T 112/512)
• Same instructor as the online Uzbek 101
  
• 4+ hours/week of individualized extramural practice with activity guides
• Weekend excursions
• Host family housing
• ACTFL proficiency certificate provided at conclusion of program
• Prerequisite: Successful completion of UZBEK 101 ONLINE

DATES

ONLINE CLASSES (June 8 - July 3, 2020, US Eastern Time)

• 11:00 - 11:45: Full group live online class
• 11:45 - 2:00:  Individualized and small group work, prep work, spot checks, one-on-one and small group sessions with instructor
• 2:00 - 3:00: Full group live online class

SAMARKAND CLASSES (July 6 - 31, 2020, Uzbek Time)

• 8:30 - 12:30: Face-to-Face class
• Afternoon: Guided activities (3 days/week)

For full list of important dates: STUDENT HANDBOOK

Main Application & Scholarship Deadlines: January 31, 2020

Rolling Admissions: February 1 - May 1, 2020