1. Less Commonly Taught Languages Program
Eman Saadah | Linguistics New Student Orientation | August 23, 2017
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2. Linguistics has a long story with the LCTLs…….
Arabic
Bangla
Hindi
Modern Greek
Persian
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Uzbek
Wolof
Zulu

3. We hired people to teach and create programs
Persian
Arabic: Dr. Eman Saadah
Hindi: Dr. Mithilesh Mishra
Modern Greek: Dr. Stefanos Katsikas
Sub-Saharan African Languages: Dr. Kristina Riedel
Turkish: Ayse Ozcan

4. They created programs…..
Arabic Language Program
Hindi-Urdu& S. Asian Languages Program
Modern Greek Language Program
Sub-Saharan African Languages Program
Persian Language Program
Turkish Language Program

5. And, created minors as well…..
Minor in Arabic Studies
Minor in Hindi Studies
Minor in Modern Greek Studies
Minor in Sub-Saharan African Languages

6. CIC CourseShare
In collaboration with other institutions in the CIC member network.
Indonesian, Uzbek, Estonian, Kiswahili, etc.

7. Our programs provide much more than language instruction
Conversation tables
Language days
Cooking classes

9. Our programs provide much more than language instruction
Conversation tables
Language days
Cooking classes
Bake sales

11. Our programs provide much more than language instruction
Conversation tables
Language days
Cooking classes
Bake sales
Movie screenings
Social hours
Holiday celebrations
…………

13. What is unique about studying a LCTL?
Tuition support 
Free travel and language learning is available
Heritage language
International work
Academic research
Tuition support can be received through FLAS (see below) for U.S. Citizens learning LCTLs
Free travel and language learning is available to students through various programs (listed on our website). These programs tend to prioritize applicants who have some prior knowledge of the language, which can be gained through our program.
Heritage language: Many students enroll to learn a LCTL because it i’s their heritage or ancestral language and connects them to their personal history. 
International work: Learning a LCTL positions you well to engage in governmental and non-governmental work internationally. Many government organizations prioritize applicants who study one of our LCTLs. 
Academic research: LCTLs usually go hand -in -hand with areas of the world which that are less commonly researched. Knowing a LCTL allows you to engage in much- needed pioneering research.

14. We also have summer intensive classes
Summer Institute for the Languages of the Muslim World [SILMW] 2017
SILMW−intensive courses in a variety of Muslim world languages, including Arabic, Persian, Swahili, Turkish, Wolof and Uzbek.
SILMW provides a unique opportunity to explore the languages and cultures of the Muslim World and interact with experts in this region.
Director: Dr. Eman Saadah

15. FLAS
Center for Global Studies: Arabic, Greek, Hindi, Persian, Swahili, Turkish
European Union Center: Arabic, Modern Greek , Turkish *Priority will be given to less-commonly-taught languages (languages other than French, German, Spanish) and higher-level language study
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center: Turkish, Uzbek
Center for African Studies: Arabic, Swahili, Wolof
FLAS application will be available online in Fall 17. Graduate student applications are submitted by the student’s department

16. Questions?
If you have questions about the LCTL program, send an to LCTL Director:
Eman Saadah,