The South Asia Summer Language Institute (SASLI) is a huge success in 2009.
SASLI is the largest institute of its kind in the U.S. or abroad, offering eleven South Asian languages in 2009 and attracting more than 90 students and 20 language instructors from all over the U.S. and abroad.
Languages taught at SASLI are Less Commonly Taught Languages, and most students have limited or no opportunities to study these languages elsewhere. SASLI serves the national need for South Asian language acquisition and attracts top-notch language instructors that use creativity and innovative methods to teach language.
Students may find themselves exchanging goods in mock markets, writing skits, creating films, chasing clues on a scavenger hunt, celebrating the Dalai Lama’s birthday, or singing folk songs in the target language.
SASLI is committed to offering students more than just language acquisition and hosts a lecture and film series each summer. Students are exposed to South Asian cinema while increasing listening comprehension and enjoying the latest Bollywood sensation.