University of Wisconsin–Madison
This summer, the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) concluded a season of remarkable growth and renewed commitment to language education. Offering high-quality and proficiency-driven language courses, the program welcomed more than 200 students across 19 different languages. Students came from 84 home institutions, a testament to the program’s expanding national reach. Students come to …
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) is proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of our 2024-2025 Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellows. These students have demonstrated a strong commitment to language acquisition and international studies, embodying the spirit of global engagement that UW–Madison cultivates.
The fifth annual Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Career Fair connected language learners with diverse leaders and experts across sectors, demonstrating the abundant opportunities available for those who master less commonly taught languages. Hosted by the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) of the Language Program Office, alongside several other campus and community partners, the …
Among the many lessons highlighted by the current pandemic is the need to understand and reimagine instruction, especially as many educators and students grapple with questions about the benefits and challenges of in-person and remote delivery of instructional programs. With support from a $173,168 grant, UW–Madison will conduct a 3-year study on the outcomes of …