Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Maryland's Project GO Persian Program offers an intensive language study experience for students interested in Persian or the Persian-speaking world. The program is hosted through the UMD Summer Language Institute and provides students with the opportunity to study Persian for 9 weeks, several hours each day, while participating in cultural activities and workshops to develop linguistic and cultural fluency.

Why Study Persian?

• Acquire highly sought-after language skills which can lead to a language-enabled position in a military or civilian career, or complement another position where global communication skills are needed
• Persian is spoken by 110 million people across Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, important countries in Asia that are of particular strategic import for the U.S.
• Learn about the rich Persian literary tradition which includes greats such as Rumi, Ferdowsi, and Hafez
• Discover the fascinating culture of Persian-speaking countries, including cinema, literature, cuisine, and artwork
• Government and military agencies need qualified individuals with skills in lesser-known critical languages like Persian

Program Details

Program Dates and Application Deadlines

• Program Dates: June 3rd - August 2nd, 2024
• Application Deadline: February 27th, 2024

Credit Hours

The program offers the following credit hours based on the Persian level:

• Elementary: 12 credit hours
• Intermediate: 12 credit hours
• Advanced: 12 credit hours
• Content: 12 credit hours

Program Highlights

• Complete beginners welcome
• One full year of language in one intensive summer (12 credits)
• Fully funded scholarship that covers all costs during the program
• Intermediate, Advanced & Content Level Persian also available in the Summer Institute
• Cultural events and one-on-one time with language partners
• Living/learning environment
• Small class sizes, at least 20 contact hours/week, dedicated faculty & staff
• Building students’ cultural competence through a variety of language-focused cultural activities (In-language films and blog discussions, hands-on workshops and field trips, and cultural portfolios and projects)