Balkan Language Initiative

Balkan Language Initiative

The Balkan Language Initiative provides graduate students, undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals the unique opportunity to study Balkan language and culture in an overseas, immersion setting. Expert faculty from leading local universities and educational institutions conduct courses during Fall, Spring, Summer, and Academic-Year terms.

Languages and Program Locations

• Albanian in Tirana
• Bosnian in Sarajevo
• Macedonian in Skopje
• Serbian in Belgrade

Study Abroad Program Highlights

• Home-stays with local families
• Regular cultural excursions
• Pre-departure and in-country orientation

Academics

• Core language courses focusing on grammar and lexical studies, phonetics, vocab development, and conversation
• Area studies, history, and culture
• Classes conducted in small groups or private tutorials
• Local peer tutors
• Academic credit through Bryn Mawr College

Apply Today

• Downloadable Application Form
• Application Instructions

Additional Information

Balkan Language Initiative programs are highly customized to each participant’s needs and academic focus. Additional program details can be found on the program information page.

Questions? E-mail: outbound@americancouncils.org