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Baku, Azerbaijan (IU-Administered Summer Program)

AZERBAIJAN

Program for Intensive Advanced Study of Azerbaijani at Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL)

BAKU

Capital of Azerbaijan
Situated on the Caspian Sea, home of some of the world's best caviar

DATES

June 20 to August 15, 2008

PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

IU's Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center (IAUNRC) and
IU's Department of Central Eurasian Studies (CEUS)
Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL)—http://adu.edu.az/en/
8 students

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

6 IU graduate credits; 8 IU undergraduate credits
Intensive language study at the advanced (third-year) level
Extensive cultural exposure through afternoon and evening activities and weekend trips to near-by historic sites
4-8 students per class

HOUSING

Homestays with Azerbaijani families arranged by AUL

ELIGIBILITY

You may apply if you are a student

at any American or foreign university who is making normal academic progress;
in at least your 7th full semester of undergraduate study;
with two full years of formal study of Azerbaijani; OR
who is a native speaker of Turkish; OR
with two full years of formal study of Turkish

If your background includes one or the other of the final two possibilities listed above, you must agree to enroll in a special "bridge" course at the AUL for two weeks prior to the commencement of the advanced Azerbaijani program. This course will provide a transition from Turkish to Azerbaijani based on the closeness of the two languages.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary during program period are not eligible.

ESTIMATED 2008 COSTS

IU fees (payment due May 10)
- Undergraduate students: $448.40
- Graduate students: $391.80
Azerbaijani visa: $130 (approx.)
International Travel: approximately $2,500 (student makes own arrangements)
Local Accommodations: $200/ month for 2.5 months = $500 (set up by AUL)
Meals and Local Transportation: $500/ month for 2.5 months = $1,200 (organized with AUL)
Total: $4,778.40 (undergrad)/ $4,721.80 (grad)

Personal expenses are additional.

FINANCIAL AID

FLAS and other funding opportunities should be sought through a student's home institution. FLASes in particular have early deadlines for application, generally February 1.
Special financial assistance to offset some of the cost of travel, lodging, and food may become available for those who register before March 1. If it does, the information will be posted here. Please check back at a later date.
IU scholarships and loans applicable to program costs
Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/finaid.shtml.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

March 1, 2008 Early submission of application (necessary for consideration of any AUL financial aid)
April 15, 2008 Final date for submission of application

IU committee screens applications and makes recommendations to the Director of IAUNRC and the Chair of CEUS. Electronic notification of application status sent within four weeks of application deadline.

How to Apply for this Program

Last updated: February 14, 2008
Comments: overseas@indiana.edu