Are you interested in studying a language not offered at DU? The Center for World Languages and Cultures has a Directed Independent Language Study (DILS) program to teach students less commonly taught languages outside the traditional DU classroom setting.

DILS programs are highly effective for students who do not require credit for the languages they wish to study, who do not have time to register for traditional face-to-face language courses or who wish to study languages not offered at DU.

Please see the DILS Program Description (PDF) for more information.

Language Offerings

All language requests will be considered. Language offerings will be determined based on amount of student interest and availability of resources.

Current DILS languages for Fall, 2013 are Korean, Portuguese and Swahili.

Dates

Fall Quarter 2013

• Early Applications due by: May  24, 2013
• All Applications due by:  August 30, 2013
• Contract & Payment due by: September 4, 2013
• Self study begins: September 9, 2013
• Language partner meetings begin the week of: September 16, 2013

Program Costs

The cost for the fall 2013 quarter is $350.  Depending on the language, you also may need to purchase course materials.

Application

To apply for the DILS program, please complete the application form and submit it to the CWLC.

DILS Program Application Form (PDF)