Modern and Foreign Language Education at North Georgia
Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Korean, Russian, Spanish
Update: Registration is closed for the Summer Language Institute 2012
Are you interested in studying a modern or foreign language? Would you like to learn a language of strategic importance to the military, FBI, CIA, Department of Homeland Security, State Department and other national agencies? Are you considering a career in International Affairs? Would you like to work in organizations or businesses located in other countries? Are you already proficient in more than one language and considering the study of another? Do you enjoy traveling and learning about other cultures and peoples? Then you should consider North Georgia's Language Education programs.
You can learn Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Korean, Russian, or Spanish at North Georgia. You can major in Chinese, French, or Spanish, and the university is working on an Arabic major. Or, you can minor or any of the seven available languages. If you want to satisfy your area B foreign language requirement only, you can still take classes in the language of your choice.
However, if you want to learn a foreign language well enough really use it in your career after college, you can do so by minoring, majoring or double majoring in your target language and following the intensive program outlined below.
Upon completion of the intensive program, depending on your level of academic commitment and verbal ability, you can achieve proficiency approaching “Intermediate High” or higher on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency scale. You will also develop basic reading and writing skills.
Note! In November, 2011, North Georgia was awarded a grant and designated as a “flagship” university for Chinese instruction for Cadets by the National Security Education Program (NSEP) at the Department of Defense. NSEP’s Language Flagship programs help students achieve a high-level of proficiency in strategic languages and culture.
Intensive Program Phase 1: Summer Institute
June 24- July 31, 2012
The Summer Institute is academically challenging, fun, and thoroughly rewarding. You will earn 8 academic credit hours toward your bachelor’s degree and complete the foreign language required for most bachelor’s degrees (some degrees require an additional semester). The Summer Language Institutes are carefully tailored language programs of study in Arabic, Chinese (course is filled and closed), Korean, Russian, or Spanish. Activities are engaging, challenging, and fun with emphasis on learning the language through substantial interaction between students and native-speaking faculty and assistants. In addition to classroom instruction, you will enjoy co-curricular activities in the language. Because of their accelerated and intensive nature, the Summer Institutes are residential programs, and as such, you must live on campus for the duration of the program.
Check-In will be on Sunday June 24th at 10:00am.
Courses:
Arabic: 1001 and 1002
Chinese: 1001 and 1002
Korean: 1001 and 1002
Russian: 1001 and 1002
German: 1001 and 1002
Spanish: Placement in 2 courses from among 1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002
To apply for Spanish go to the Spanish Institute page here: Apply to Spanish Institute
NOTE: Courses offered may vary based on demand. If there is an insufficient interest in a language, we may cancel that language for the Summer Institute.
What will it cost?
$3,233 Total:
$2,141 for tuition ($1,262) and fees ($879)
$902 for room ($574 and meals ($328)
$190 estimated cost for books
NOTE: If you are a Cadet, a transient Cadet, or a high school student who is about to enroll in the Corps of Cadets, you may apply for a "Project Global Officer" ("GO") scholarship which will cover room and meals. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must take Arabic, Chinese (Chinese course is filled and closed), Russian or Korean. To apply, follow the application for the summer institute steps below, then simply e-mail Mr. Joe Fiala your request for a "GO" scholarship: jefiala@northgeorgia.edu
Admission requirements & Prerequisites
-Be a current student or Cadet in good standing at North Georgia or be accepted to the university as an incoming civilian student, Cadet, transfer student or Cadet, or transient ROTC Cadet in good academic standing from another college or university.
-Willing to live on campus for the duration of the program
-There are no academic prerequisites for Summer Institute
How to apply
If you are not a current Cadet/student at North Georgia:
Step 1. Apply for admission as a Cadet/student to North Georgia for summer or Fall 2012. Apply for admission as a Cadet. Apply for admission as a civilian student. Note: if you are a Cadet from another college or university, please apply as a Cadet.
Step 2. Receive your acceptance letter for Summer or Fall 2012.
If you are a current Cadet/student at North Georgia, or once you have been accepted for admission to North Georgia, follow these steps:
Step 3. Fill out the on-line application for the Summer Institute by going into your Banner account. Once you enter your Banner account, click on "student" then click on the link to "Application for NGCSU Summer Institute." (To determine how to log on to Banner, please see Step 7 in your Cadet Admissions Manual.)
Step 4. We will e-mail you on or around 15 May with the decision on your application, and the module in which you will participate.
Step 5. Apply for financial aid prior to 17 March, or as early as possible thereafter. Click here.
If you have been accepted as a new Cadet/ student:
Step 6. Pay your room deposit and mail your room contract by 1 May, or as early as possible thereafter. If you are a Cadet see your Cadet Admissions Manual, Step 1 for instructions.
Step 7. Pay your bill for the Summer Institute between 1 June and 26 June. You can access your bill on Banner: a bill will not be mailed to you. For questions about how to pay, visit the business office web site.
Participants of the Summer Language Institute will live in the North Georgia Suites
Phase 2: Linked Courses
Fall Semester
The second phase allows you to continue your curriculum through intermediate courses in your target language while also taking core courses. Phase 2 consists of two 3-hour linked classes (1001/1002 or 2001/2002) and at least 2 core curriculum courses of your choice. Cadets are also required to take a military science course. 1001/1002 is for students who wish to start an intensive sequence in the fall, and 2001/2002 is for those who started in the Summer Language Institute and want to continue the program in the in the fall.
Courses:
Arabic: 1001/1002 and 2001/2002
Chinese: 1001/1002 and 2001/2002
Russian: 2001 and 2002
Korean: 2001 and 2002
Admission requirements & Prerequisites
-Must be a current student or Cadet in good standing at North Georgia
-To continue in 2001/2002, must have successfully completed the 1001 & 1002-level language courses in either the Summer language Institute or in the fall.
Students who complete the Summer Language Institute are advised to continue with 2001/2002 in the fall, then 2003/2004 in the spring.
How to apply
Meet with your academic advisor to verify eligibility and then contact the Department of Modern Languages.
Phase 3: Intensive Courses
Spring Semester
The third phase allows you to focus solely on learning your foreign language. The only courses you will take will be in your target language. (Cadets are also required to take a military science course.)
Courses:
Arabic: 2001, 2002, 2003, & 2004
Chinese: 2001, 2002, 2003, & 2004
ll language groups in phase 3 are 12 credit hours; 3 hours per course.
Those who wish to take the 4-course sequence (2001/2002/2003/2004) should wait until fall to begin their intensive program.
Admission requirements & Prerequisites
-Be a current student or Cadet in good standing at North Georgia
-Have successfully completed either the 1000 & 2000 level language courses.
How to apply
Meet with your academic advisor to verify eligibility and then contact the Department of Modern Languages.
Phase 4: Immersion
Summer Semester
Upon completion of the phase 3 you will have the opportunity to study abroad for 8 weeks in a country where you will be able to practice your language skills on a daily basis. After you complete your summer study abroad adventure, you may take additional core curriculum course at North Georgia in your target language. For example, you may take a political science course taught in the Chinese language. You may also opt to study abroad for a semester or even a year while completing your bachelor’s degree!
Scholarships & Incentives for Cadets studying a foreign language
3-Year Army ROTC Scholarship for Majoring in Chinese
Cadets who are majoring in Chinese may apply for a 3-year Army ROTC Language Scholarship. The scholarship pays room and meals, books, and a monthly stipend of $350/month to $500/month. Apply for the scholarship through the North Georgia Military Department Professor of Military Science.
Project Global Officer (GO) Scholarships
There are "Project Global Officer (GO) Scholarships" available for current or prospective Cadets who take Arabic, Chinese, Korean, or Russian during Summer Institute. These scholarships pay for room and meals. After you follow the enrollment instructions contact Mr. Joe Fiala at jefiala@northgeorgia.edu to apply for a GO Scholarship.
Critical Language Incentive Pay (CLIP)
Cadets and Transient Cadets who are contracted to commission will receive $250 per semester hour for Arabic, Chinese and Korean and $200 per semester hour for Russian in Critical Language Incentive Pay (CLIP) for a maximum of $3,000 per year from Cadet Command. This is in addition to the monthly stipend that they receive from Cadet Command.
Commissioning Cadets will receive additional points towards their Branching OML ranking for all classes taken in strategic foreign languages.
Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLP-B)
An additional incentive for Reserve and Guard soldiers is foreign language proficiency pay. Soldiers who reach a 2/2 level of proficiency after the program can request foreign language proficiency pay which ranges from $125/month to $400 per month simply for being able to communicate in the language. Cadets who commission as lieutenants may also request foreign language proficiency pay as long as they maintain their language proficiency.
Points of contact
About applying to the university as a Civilian Student:
Undergraduate Admissions at 706-864-1800 or admissions@northgeorgia.edu.
About admission to the Summer Institute
Joe Fiala at 706-867-2807 or jefiala@northgeorgia.edu
About applying to the university as a Cadet:
Chris Rodriguez-Smith at 706-867-2924 or chrisrs@northgeorgia.edu.
For any other questions about the language institute:
Dr. Brian Mann, Department of Modern Languages - 706 864-1683 or email bmann@northgeorgia.edu
For questions about Financial Aid: call 706 864-1412.