Course Descriptions

The Summer Institute offers intensive immersive classes in a variety of languages. The languages and courses below are typically offered, though offerings can change based on enrollment, need, and interest. To learn more about this year’s planned courses and other relevant information, select the language of interest.

Arabic

Course Number Course Name Credits Term Offered
ARAB 201 Elementary Standard Arabic I 5 Summer Session II Term A
ARAB 202 Elementary Standard Arabic II 5 Summer Session II Term B
ARAB 403 Intermediate Standard Arabic I 4 Summer Session II Term A
ARAB 404 Intermediate Standard Arabic II 4 Summer Session II Term B
ARAB 405 Advanced Standard Arabic I 3 Summer Session II Term A
ARAB 406 Advanced Standard Arabic II 3 Summer Session II Term B

Persian

Course Number Course Name Credits  Term Offered
PERS 201 Elementary Persian I                    5 Summer Session II Term A
PERS 202 Elementary Persian II 5 Summer Session II Term B
PERS 403 Intermediate Persian I Summer Session II Term A
PERS 404 Intermediate Persian II Summer Session II Term B

Swahili

Course Number Course Name Credits Term Offered
SWAH 201 Elementary Swahili I                   5 Summer Session II Term A
SWAH 202 Elementary Swahili II 5 Summer Session II Term B
SWAH 403 Intermediate Swahili I 4 Summer Session II Term A
SWAH 404 Intermediate Swahili II 4 Summer Session II Term B

Turkish

Course Number Course Name Credits Term Offered
TURK 201 Elementary Turkish I                   5 Summer Session II Term A
TURK 202 Elementary Turkish II 5 Summer Session II Term B

Wolof

Course Number Course Name Credits Term Offered
WLOF 201 Elementary Turkish I                   5 Summer Session II Term A
WLOF 202 Elementary Turkish II 5 Summer Session II Term B

For more information, such as the instructor's name, course description, credit hours, schedule, and so on, please browse this link by selecting the Term, Language, and click Learn More.

SILMW activities
Mosque Foundation visit and tour-Chicago field trip

SILMW Student
A SILMW student models traditional clothing.