Wisconsin Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute

The Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) is an eight-week intensive language training program for undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, and non-traditional students. Students learn speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills through classroom instruction and a full range of co-curricular activities.

Languages offered through SEASSI include:

SEASSI is administered and hosted by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and Language Program Office at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It is an eight-week intensive language training program for undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, and nontraditional students. Students learn speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills through classroom instruction and a full range of co-curricular activities. Established in 1983 at Ohio University, SEASSI provides high quality intensive language instruction in major Southeast Asian languages during the summer. It remains a unique program of area language training that combines institutional, federal, and foundation funding to bring faculty and students together every summer. SEASSI has been hosted by institutions known for their strong Southeast Asian Studies programs. The first full-scale institute was held at the University of Michigan in the summer of 1984. Since 2000, the University of Wisconsin– Madison has been the host of SEASSI.

SEASSI is committed to making our instruction as affordable as possible, while maintaining the highest quality of instruction. Program fees includes the cost for use of UW–Madison campus facilities, but does not include the cost of textbooks or living expenses. SEASSI offers several types of financial aid. Students are encouraged to apply for all financial aid options for which they are eligible; however, there are restrictions on combined funding. Prospective students are encouraged to consult with their home department and university's financial aid office regarding available funding

All SEASSI classes take place during the eight week summer session. Instruction is intensive and given in small, individualized classes taught by teachers who are native or near-native speakers of the target language. Classes are held for 4.5 hours per day, Mondays through Fridays. All student are expected to attend class daily. Most students find that they spend three to four hours per day on homework.

The SEASSI students complete two intensive semester courses, equivalent to one year of academic study. Students will receive a total of 8 credits from the University of Wisconsin– Madison for the duration of SEASSI.

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OpportunitiesNYSEANApril 18, 2024