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    Special Programs

    Less Commonly Taught Languages

    UMD students interested in studying Norwegian, Quechua, Urdu, Vietnamese, and other less commonly taught languages can do so through CourseShare courses. Learn more about this program and how to register.

     

    Special Programs in Arabic and Persian

    Learn more about the special programs in Arabic and Persian, including the Arabic and Persian language flagships.

    Education Abroad

    There are numerous education abroad opportunities available to SLLC students:

    Language House Living and Learning Program

    Open to sophomores and above, the Language House Immersion Program provides students serious about language learning with the opportunity for daily language and cultural immersion in an organized study environment. Learn more about the Language House.
     

    The Language Flagships

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    Arabic Flagship

    Explore the Arabic Flagship. 

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    Persian Flagship

    Explore the Persian Flagship. 

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    Summer Institutes

    Explore the Summer Language Institutes.

    Special Programs Contacts

    Nahal Akbari-Saneh

    Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
    Assistant Clinical Professor and Persian Flagship Program Director, Persian
    Assistant Clinical Professor, Roshan Institute for Persian Studies

    (301) 405-9910

    Peter Glanville

    Associate Professor, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
    Associate Professor and Arabic Flagship Program Director, Arabic

    (301) 405-9269

    Marilyn Matar

    Lecturer and LH Director, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
    Director, Language House
    Lecturer, French

    0107A St. Mary's Hall
    College Park MD, 20742