2012 STARTALK Foreign Language Academy in Arabic, Chinese and Russian

From http://fla.mcls.kent.edu/home.php

This summer your high school students can start on their way to advanced proficiency in the critical-need languages of Arabic, Chinese and Russia! The Regents STARTALK Foreign Language Academy will take place June 17-July 14, 2012.

• The program is intended for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic, Chinese and Russian
• The program is entirely free
• Students can receive up to 10 college credits
• Students live together in the newest dormitory on Kent State University campus: The Honors College (Johnson/Stopher)
• Students study in a supportive, culture-rich environment
• Teachers are experienced professionals from local colleges and universities
• Students are provided with a laptop computer and all necessary software for the course of the program
• Students must participate in a follow-up academic year component consisting of distance learning and monthly Saturday sessions (administered and funded through the Post Secondary Education Option Program, or PSEOP).

Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2012.

For full details go to http://fla.mcls.kent.edu/home.php