The Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World (SILMW) is an annual intensive language program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We invite students to join the 9% of Americans who choose the unique and meaningful experience of learning a Less Commonly Taught Language (LCTL).  We believe that learning these languages will allow students to gain new global perspectives and set them apart as highly qualified individuals for international work and engagement.  Many of these languages have been designated by the United States government as critical to U.S. National Security and can assist students in securing international positions in governmental, development, and academic sectors.   

This summer SILMW will take place from June 11 to August 4, 2018, and Arabic, Persian, Swahili, Turkish and Wolof will be offered.  The program is 8 weeks and is divided into two, 4-week semesters.  This is an immersive experience, complete with instruction, cultural activities, opportunities for language practice, conversation tables, cooking classes, movie nights, and more! 

When you complete the program, not only will you be able to hold a conversation in a new language and have earned 10 credits (completing your language requirement), you will have had fun!  

For more information, visit www.silmw.linguistics.illinois.edu.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at silmw@illinois.edu or reach out to Hicham Zemmahi (zemmahi2@illinois.edu).