The Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) is an eight-week summer intensive language program (JUNE 15 – AUGUST 7, 2020) for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals. CESSI currently offers courses in the following Central Asian languages:
- Kazakh
- Tajik
- Uyghur/Uighur
- Uzbek
Languages are offered at the beginning and intermediate level, although advanced level courses may be offered with sufficient student interest. Additional languages such as Kyrgyz or Azerbaijani may also be offered with sufficient interest. Language courses are supplemented by a rich program of cultural events, excursions, and a weekly academic lecture series.
Priority deadline: February 1, 2020
Title VIII deadline: February 1, 2020
FLAS deadline: February 10, 2020
Application and more information: https://cessi.wisc.edu/
Interested in studying advanced Kazakh in Kazakhstan? Consider applying to Nazarbayev University’s Summer School in Russian and Eurasian Studies!