Middlebury Language Schools Viewbook

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS & GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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In signing this Language Pledge, I agree to use _______________________ as my only language of communication while attending the Middlebury Language Schools.

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the middlebury language pledge . ®

There’s a freedom that comes with being fluent in more than one language. Suddenly you’re able to communicate with different people around the world, opening the doors to cultures and experiences in a way that just wouldn’t be possible by speaking English alone.

It’s a rich and rewarding experience, one that awaits those who study at the Middlebury Language Schools and Graduate Programs.

If you were to choose just one thing that sets Middlebury apart, it would be the dedication of our students and faculty to making great strides in language learning. This dedication is best embodied by the Middlebury Language Pledge®, a commitment to communicate only in one’s language of study for the entire time on campus.

Students read, write, listen, and speak in language, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Inside our classrooms, the Pledge supports the creation of a solid foundation in each student’s language of study. And outside the classroom, the Pledge fosters engagement between students, helping them move quickly toward fluency.

Whether it takes the form of dining together, participating in cultural activities, or just enjoying downtime at the end of a long day, the Pledge brings together a wide range of learning experiences and creates the opportunity for unmatched growth in language ability. Most important, it helps students achieve dramatic breakthroughs regardless of their proficiency level.

More information about the Language Pledge may be found at go.middlebury.edu/ls2014.

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one hundred years of language-teaching experience.

For nearly 100 years, students have sought out Middlebury’s programs to achieve their goal of language fluency. The Language Pledge, the methodology, the faculty, the activities—everything about the Language Schools is built around the idea of quickly getting students immersed in language so they can make rapid gains that last a lifetime.

Middlebury’s first summer Language School—the German School—was founded in 1915, and its first graduate programs began in 1949. Since then, nearly 49,000 students have attended the Language Schools and Graduate Programs, including well over 12,000 advanced-degree recipients.

Language Schools and Graduate Programs students come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 50 foreign countries. This group of alumni forms a vibrant network of language learners, and their impact can be seen throughout the world, in academics, government, journalism, the arts, and business.

Middlebury Schools Abroad, the Monterey Institute of International Studies, and the Bread Loaf School of English. We’re confident that the Language Schools and Graduate Programs offer students life-changing experiences, opening new worlds and creating lifelong connections.

We invite students to be a part of the diverse and global community at Middlebury, a top-tier liberal arts and sciences college that includes the C.V. Starr-

Find out more about Middlebury’s pioneering language programs at go.middlebury.edu/ls2014.

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a 24/7 immersion environment.

It might seem strange to think students can make such great strides in a world language without ever leaving the United States. But in both of Middlebury’s idyllic campus in Vermont, and the West Coast campus at Mills College in California, the environment is completely focused on language learning.

If you’re pursuing one of our graduate degrees, you can earn it by attending our Vermont or California campuses over multiple summers, or in a combination of summer and academic-year programs, either abroad or in the United States.

Middlebury brings the world to its campuses. To gain fluency, students spend time every day involved in real-life activities, practicing the language and engaging with the culture. These out-of-class pursuits let students interact and gain practical language experience. They expose students to cultural differences and norms. They help students appreciate how the same language might differ from one country to the next. Most of all, they make learning more personal, allowing self-expression and creativity to complement a rigorous in-class experience.

Middlebury brings artists, educators, musicians, actors, writers, political leaders, and others to campus. Students don’t merely study vocabulary and syntax; they study food, music, art, film, dance, politics, history, and literature. It’s in these moments, when students realize they can participate in another language and understand the world around them, that they gain a special sense of pride. This richness is also what makes the Middlebury experience so unique.

Find out more about the Middlebury immersion experience at go.middlebury.edu/ls2014.

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ten languages to choose from.

Whether you want to earn an advanced degree in a particular language, or you just need to quickly gain the ability to communicate with people around the world, Middlebury is here to help you achieve your language goals. Our sites in Vermont and California offer 10 languages, and both campuses foster opportunities to make great strides in a world language.

Middlebury’s faculty and directors come from prestigious universities here and abroad. They teach at Middlebury because they believe in the approach and the commitment embodied by the Language Pledge. They’ve also seen the results year after year, as students achieve significant growth in proficiency and gains in confidence.

Nondegree Credit Programs For students looking for rapid progress, a summer at Middlebury is an inspirational and concentrated way to study. Typically, Middlebury students report gaining the equivalent of a year’s worth of college study in just a single summer on campus. Students can earn the equivalent of 9–12 semester-hour credits during the summer.

Vermont Campus It is hard to imagine a better place to spend a summer than in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Students and

professors interact 24 hours a day, in the classrooms and dining halls, or during cocurricular activities. Typically, students attend classes in the morning, participate in cocurricular activities in the afternoon, and attend lectures or films in the evening. Accomplished musicians and artists, esteemed lecturers, and distinguished writers enrich the academic experience, while activities such as cooking, dance, films, volleyball, and theater help students further strengthen their language skills.

Languages Offered in Middlebury, Vermont Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish Summer 2014 Dates & Fees 8-week (Chinese, Japanese, Russian) June 20–August 15 $10,505 Tuition, Room & Board 7-week (Portuguese) June 20–August 8

$8,310 Tuition, Room & Board

7-week (French, German, Hebrew, Spanish) June 27–August 15 $8,310 Tuition, Room & Board

Financial Aid Students in the Language Schools can apply for partial need-based financial aid, which covers a portion of the comprehensive fee (tuition, room, and board). For more information, visit go.middlebury.edu/ls/finaid.

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middlebury’s california campus.

In 2009, Middlebury expanded to Mills College on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Mills offers a comfortable, 135-acre retreat in the midst of a dynamic urban community. Here, Language Schools students can explore the Bay Area and the rich patina of cultures surrounding the campus.

Students attend classes in the morning, then dine with professors and participate in cocurricular activities, including soccer, cooking, cinema, and music, as well as excursions. Students also benefit from the many renowned scholars, artists, and musicians who teach and lecture in the program. All of these experiences are designed to help students build new vocabulary while developing cultural fluency.

Languages Offered at Mills College, California Arabic, Italian, and Spanish Summer 2014 Dates & Fees

Nondegree Credit Programs For students looking to rapidly gain language skills, a summer at Mills is an inspirational and concentrated way to study. Typically, Middlebury at Mills students report gaining the equivalent of a year’s worth of college study in just a single summer on campus.

Students can earn the equivalent of 9–12 semester-hour credits during the summer.

8-week (Arabic) June 13–August 8 7-week (Italian, Spanish) June 20–August 8

$10,990 Tuition, Room & Board $8,310 Tuition, Room & Board

Financial Aid Students in the Language Schools can apply for partial need-based financial aid, which covers a portion of the comprehensive fee (tuition, room, and board). For more information, visit go.middlebury.edu/ls/finaid.

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middlebury’s graduate programs.

Graduates of the degree programs at the Middlebury Language Schools can be found working in education, government, journalism, international business, and the nonprofit sector.

Master of Arts Degree The Master of Arts degree can be earned in either Vermont or California over multiple summers, or in a combination of summer and academic-year programs, either abroad or in the United States. Visit go.middlebury.edu/ls for program options.

Languages Offered Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish

Doctor of Modern Languages Students interested in continuing their language studies beyond the MA level may enroll in the Doctor of Modern Languages (DML) degree program. Unique to Middlebury, the DML prepares teacher-scholars in two modern foreign languages, helping them develop as educators of second-language acquisition, civilization, culture, society, literature, linguistics, and language pedagogy.

Languages Offered French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish

Summer 2014 Dates & Fees 6-week

(chinese, french, german, russian, spanish @ Middlebury)

July 1–August 15

$8,095 Tuition, Room & Board

6-week (Arabic @ Mills) June 27–August 8

$8,840 Tuition, Room & Board

6-week (Italian @ Mills) June 27–August 8

$8,095 Tuition, Room & Board

6-week (French @ Poitiers) June 27–August 9 $8,500 Tuition, Room & Board 6-week (Spanish @ Buenos Aires) June 30–August 12 Please visit our website for pricing

Schools Abroad 2014–2015 Dates & Fees Berlin, Florence, Madrid, Mainz, Paris Sept/Oct–June $23,700* Tuition only Moscow, Irkutsk September–June $24,100* Tuition only *Estimates of room and board can be found at go.middlebury.edu/ls/grad_programs.

Financial Aid Students in the summer graduate programs can apply for need-based financial aid, which meets 100 percent of demonstrated need. For more information, visit go.middlebury.edu/ls/finaid.

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Middlebury College ★

Fellowships and Scholarships Established in 2007 with a generous million-dollar donation from Kathryn Wasserman Davis, the Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace provide scholarships to recipients studying one of six critical languages: Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian.

The scholarships were established to address the tangible need for enhanced language proficiency in an increasingly globalized world. They cover a significant portion of the cost of tuition, room, and board for one summer of study at the Language Schools. The Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace are available to a limited number of exceptionally qualified individuals.

To learn more about this fellowship and others, please visit go.middlebury.edu/ls/finaid.

★ Middlebury at Mills

Summer graduate programs are also offered in Poitiers and Buenos Aires. Academic-year programs are offered in Berlin, Florence, Madrid, Mainz, Paris, Moscow, and Irkutsk.

Career Services Students who attend the Language Schools benefit from the resources of Middlebury’s Career Services Office. In addition to hosting workshops and information sessions, the office sponsors an alumni panel that meets on each campus to share stories about using language in the workplace. In addition, companies and agencies come to campus to recruit students for jobs. Students have lifelong access to the online database of job openings and can also explore the network of Middlebury alumni in the United States and abroad.

Middlebury language schools & graduate programs

Languages

Levels

Programs

Campuses

Arabic Chinese French German Hebrew Italian Japanese Portuguese Russian Spanish

Instruction is available at all levels of language ability, from first-time students through those seeking doctorate degrees.

Credit-bearing Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels (nondegree)

Middlebury College, VT Mills College, CA Graduate Programs Abroad

Master of Arts Degree Doctor of Modern Languages

Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury, VT 05753 802.443.5510 // Languages@middlebury.edu

www.go.middlebury.edu/ls2014

Berlin Buenos Aires (summer) Florence Irkutsk Madrid Mainz Moscow Paris Poitiers (summer)