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Welcome to the Center for the Study of Languages

In a world where mobility and technology are bringing us ever closer together, the need to effectively communicate with others has become all the more critical. Languages play a vital role in students’ preparation as our society becomes increasingly internationalized and interconnected. On a deeper level, the cornerstone of global citizenry lies in our competence in other languages and in our willingness to bridge gaps between cultures, the necessary first step towards a non-exclusive vision of life.

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Mission

Rice University’s Center for the Study of Languages (CSL) seeks to develop and promote excellent language teaching and learning for twelve languages through the third year of instruction with new technologies and the current national standards for foreign language education playing an integral part of the syllabus. The principal objective of our programs is to educate students who are linguistically and culturally equipped to communicate successfully.

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Certificate in Language and Cultural Competency

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Why not work towards a Certificate of Language & Cultural Competency?  »
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Faculty/Student Spotlight

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Showcase

Rice University
Center for the Study of Languages-Language Lab

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The CSL Lab provides a wide range of technological and traditional resources to enhance and promote the study of foreign language, literature, and culture at Rice University. We provide technological resources, support, training, and development for the Center for the Study of Languages.

The lab is a state of the art facility created to support the needs of foreign language study. We provide...

  • Resources for classroom instruction and independent study.
  • Information and training for use of equipment and software.
  • Support for technology-enhanced curriculum development.
  • Professional and knowledgeable staff to assist you.

 

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Language Placement Tests

Rice University does not have a language requirement, but if you have some knowledge of a foreign language and are interested in studying it further at Rice, you must take the Rice language placement test to determine the appropriate course for you. Instructors will not allow course attendance without previous placement test results. »

Courses & Class Schedule

Course Catalog: Course descriptions »

Spring 2013  CSL course schedule »

News & Events

CSL Study Abroad Scholarship Summer 2013 »

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Transfer Credit Information »

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Student News »

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Certificate News »

Language Tables »
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