Program Overview

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Introduction to the Haitian Summer Institute

The Haitian Summer Institute is a six-week program designed for individuals interested in acquiring basic conversational proficiency in Haitian Creole, as well as those who wish to continue their Haitian Creole language training at the intermediate and advanced levels.

Program Overview

The program begins with intensive Haitian Creole language training in Miami, divided into two tracks. Students have two enrollment options:

• Accelerated Beginning Haitian Creole for the first half of the Miami portion and Accelerated Intermediate Haitian Creole for the final half of the Miami portion
• Accelerated Intermediate Haitian Creole for the first half of the Miami portion and Accelerated Advanced Haitian Creole for the final half

In addition to the Institute's intensive language courses, participants are encouraged to explore Haitian history and culture through various public programs, such as lectures, film screenings, concerts, technical training sessions, and events in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood.

Program Structure

Classes in Miami are held Monday through Friday and include a morning and afternoon session. Housing is available on campus at an additional cost. The Miami portion of the Haitian Summer Institute is open to students from all levels, as well as non-traditional students and professionals.

Study Abroad

The study abroad is designed to further expose students to Haiti, its culture, and its people through a highly-structured two-week trip to Haiti. Participation in the Study Abroad is optional and space is limited, with priority given to graduate and undergraduate FLAS Fellows and degree-seeking graduate students.

Application Information

All applicants are encouraged to submit the application packet, along with the required supporting materials, by 5:00 pm on April 19, 2021. Applications may be accepted after April 19, 2021, but space is not guaranteed.

Program Dates

• Summer B Term: June 21 - July 30, 2021
• Option 1 - 4-week program: June 21 - July 16 (6 credits)
• Option 2 - 6-week program: June 21 - July 30 (9 credits, required for FLAS Fellows)

Program Costs

• 4-week program tuition & fees: $1,494.82
• 6-week program tuition & fees: $2,111.53

Program Payments

• Tuition: due on or before June 29, 2021
• Program Cost: due on or before May 24, 2021
• Non-degree-seeking Application fee: $30.00 (for non-FIU students only)

FLAS Fellowship Information

• Program Length: 6 weeks
• Contact Hours: 150 hours
• Budget Breakdown: $2,141.53 tuition & fees + $2,500.00 stipend

Courses

• HAI 3213 Accelerated Beginning Haitian Creole
• HAI 3214 Accelerated Intermediate Haitian Creole
• HAI 3500 Haiti: Language & Culture (Advanced Haitian Creole)
• FOL 3905 Advanced Haitian Creole Literature

Funding Opportunities

• K-12 Educator Grant: deadline is April 19, 2021
• Summer 2020 FLAS Fellowship: deadline is January 1, 2021

Global Learning Medallion

The Haitian Summer Institute fulfills 5 out of 20 points required for the Global Learning Medallion Activity requirement.

Contingency Plan

In the event that unpredictable conditions in Haiti prevent the group from traveling to the country, the Haitian Summer Institute will extend the Miami-based portion of the Institute and its faculty will continue to offer intensive Haitian Creole language training at Florida International University.