In cooperation with the South Asia Summer Language Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (SASLI), the South Asia Institute at UT-Austin plans to offer online courses in the South Indian languages Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada during summer 2024. All courses will be offered through UT Extended Campus, but administered through SAI.
The standard fee for each course is $2500, or $5000 for the full summer. However, significant fee reductions are available for students without fellowships or other external funding. FLAS Fellowships, covering the full program fee and a stipend, are also available for eligible UT students. Inquire with s...@austin.utexas.edu to determine whether you are eligible for a fee reduction or a fellowship.
4. Your application is not complete without a $50 application fee due by May 5. You will be notified by email when the fee is posted on UT Direct "What I Owe." The application fee of $50 will go toward your final tuition cost. The fee is non-refundable except in the case a class is cancelled.
All students taking a course for credit at UT Austin, including UEX courses, must comply with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) or have an exemption from the TSI. High school students can meet this requirement by demonstrating their exemption through test scores.
Students should expect to spend a minimum of 3 hours per day in class Monday-Friday, and additional time on homework and class preparation (everyday, including weekends). Class times are set by the instructor and not the South Asia Institute.
Failure to meet any of the standards and requirements listed above will result in consequences up to and including dismissal from the program, without refund. Continuation to second-session courses is contingent upon meeting all standards and requirements listed above during the first session.
Students may withdraw from the program and receive a full refund up to May 17. After that date, students may withdraw from the program and receive a partial refund (50% of the tuition) up until 11:59 pm (CST) on June 13. Tuition refunds will be given according to the schedule below.
Studying in an intensive summer language program can be challenging and requires a significant daily time commitment. You should expect to spend a minimum of 3 hours per day in class Monday-Friday, and additional time on homework and class preparation.
Program participants must adhere to all institute standards and policies, as outlined in the syllabi and student guidelines. Accepting admission to the program constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions and commitment to abide by them. Please note that the Summer Language Program is equivalent to two semesters of coursework (one academic year). Continuation to the second session is contingent upon academic performance and adherence to all standards and policies, as outlined in the syllabi and student guidelines, during the first session. Failure to meet these standards may result in dismissal from the Summer Language Program without a refund.
Classes run Monday through Friday. Classes are not held on the weekends; however, you should expect homework over the weekend. The summer is divided into two sessions. There will be no assigned homework during the break between the two sessions.
Beginning students are encouraged to use their languge of study as much as possible during the first session of the summer and will be expected to use the language in class activities in the second session of the program.
Intermediate students are expected to use their languge of study while engaged in class activities. This means using the language with your professors, TAs, and fellow students at all times while in class and studying. In discussions of grades or personal matters with faculty and staff, you are welcome to use English.
We are excited to have a group of graduate students, undergraduate students, and professionals from across the country join our summer program, representing a variety of programs, majors, and academic and professional interests.
Akshharam Online Malayalam language learning school is an initiative that helps Malayali parents living outside Kerala address the challenge of passing the Malayalam language to the young generation. The school has a vast experience of over 8 years of offering Malayalam learning courses to children located outside Kerala, who have had minimal exposure to the language, yet have a deep interest in learning the same. Akshharam envisions enabling these children to connect to their roots by teaching their mother tongue in the most effective manner.
Akshharam facilitates the most interactive and fun way to learn the Malayalam language by offering live classes and real tutors. Both private and group lessons are provided online for the age group of 5 years onwards.
Customized lesson plans are prepared for each class based on their interest and language levels. The most effective and unique instructional methods are utilized for each student so that they can learn how to read, write, and most importantly speak Malayalam. Readers, textbooks, audio, and video files are employed to improve vocabulary and boost their confidence to speak in Malayalam. The contents and methodology are continuously revised and refined to suit the requirements of each child. The different course modules are meticulously designed to achieve specific goals. Children are encouraged to peer learn by pairing them with learning buddies who have similar learning styles. Thus, they get to practice with children across the globe.
Akshharam organizes a 10-day Malayalam Summer Course for children aged 6 to 12. The summer online classes are helpful for the children in getting introduced to the Malayalam language, learning the basic reading, writing, and speaking skills, and forming a connection with the culture of Kerala.
The Summer Malayalam course also included elements to help students connect to their roots. They are made familiar with the rich culture of Kerala, which comprises its age-old traditions, festivals, literature, art forms, etc.
The Malayalam Summer Course is an initiative of Akshharam to conduct a short-term course to get a flavor of Malayalam learnings and instill the love for the mother tongue amongst children settled outside Kerala, encouraging its usage, and building a strong culture connect.
Please see below for a list of summer language course outside the University of Colorado Boulder. This is not a definitive list nor are these programs endorsed by the Center for Asian Studies. It serves as information for interested undergraduate and graduate students. Please contact the CU study Abroad office at for more information.
The four-semester sequence of lower-division Malayalam courses fulfills the intermediate proficiency in a foreign language requirement for undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts. Upper-division courses are required for both the major and the minor in Malayalam. These advanced courses rotate topics and may be repeated for credit. Graduate students should contact the department for appropriate placement.
All courses develop the four skills of language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), but they also incorporate cultural perspectives and knowledge that facilitate self-reflexive comparisons, intercultural connections, and a sense of the diverse communities in Kerala.
MAL 330 Topics in Malayalam Language and Literature
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Malayalam 312L with a grade of at least C.
MAL 360 Conference Course in Malayalam Language and Literature
Supervised individual study of selected problems in Malayalam language or literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Malayalam 312L and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.
MAL 381 Conference Course in Malayalam Language and Culture
Supervised individual study in Malayalam language or culture. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and written consent of instructor on a form obtained from the graduate coordinator.
MAL 384 Topics in Malayalam Language and Culture
Study of various aspects and periods of Malayalam language and culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and six semester hours of upper-division coursework in Malayalam or consent of instructor.
In cooperation with the South Asia Summer Language Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the South Asia Institute at UT-Austin plans to offer online courses in Malayalam during summer sessions. All courses will be offered through UT Extension, but administered through SAI. With over 140 contact hours and 8 weeks of classes, completing both courses over the summer meets FLAS Fellowship guidelines. College-ready high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates may also be eligible.
The standard fee for each course will be $2400, or $4800 for the full summer. However, significant fee reductions are available for students without fellowships or other external funding. FLAS Fellowships, covering the full program fee and a stipend, are also available for eligible students. Inquire with s...@austin.utexas.edu to determine whether you are eligible for a fee reduction or a fellowship.
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