Center for Language and Culture (CLC)

The Center for Language and Culture is offering American Sign Language through self-directed study during the 2012-13 academic year. Please consider the information below before deciding to enroll.

How Do These Courses Work?

These courses are not regular classroom courses. They are language courses offered under a self-instructional format that involves the extensive use of recorded media.

What Are The Criteria For Success In This Type Of Study?

  • Very high motivation — a burning desire to learn the language.
  • Self-discipline and good study habits: be able to spend at least two hours per day (12-15 hours per week) in concentrated study.
  • A high threshold of boredom: the ability to stick to mechanical, repetitive drill and memorization for extended periods.
  • An academic average of B (3.0) or better.
  • Evidence of language-learning aptitude (usually shown by successful study of other languages, or high score on the Modern Language Aptitude Test).

What Is Required To Participate In The Program?

  • Submit an application and obtain the Center for Language & Culture Director’s permission to enroll.
  • Attend an orientation session.

Applications and further information are available in #104 Ruter Hall.