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SILC is known for its world-class faculty and a rich environment for education and research, offering courses in 20+ languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, & Spanish.

Congratulations to Derek Cisneros, our Japanese major student, on being awarded the MEXT Japanese Studies Scholarship fr...
08/18/2026

Congratulations to Derek Cisneros, our Japanese major student, on being awarded the MEXT Japanese Studies Scholarship from the Government of Japan for the 2026–2027 academic year! 🇯🇵

He will spend a year studying at Hirosaki University in Aomori Prefecture, the northernmost prefecture on Japan's main island. Through the culture-focused program, he will strengthen his knowledge of Japanese culture and language while participating in hands-on learning opportunities, including local field trips and courses in tourism, art, regional industries and web marketing.

The scholarship program also provides support for academic costs, visa fees and a monthly stipend for living expenses—allowing for an incredible immersive experience. ✨

We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see all you accomplish in Japan!

Professor Enrico Minardi has been managing the Phoenix leg of the Italian Film Festival USA for several years, and the 2...
08/14/2026

Professor Enrico Minardi has been managing the Phoenix leg of the Italian Film Festival USA for several years, and the 2026 edition was the most successful yet. 🇮🇹

Held at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library over two days in April, the free festival drew around 300 attendees with showings nearly sold out. This year also marked a major milestone: for the first time, the festival broke even on copyright fees through donations and sponsorships. That success did not happen overnight. Over the past three years, his monthly Italian film screenings at the Scottsdale library have built a loyal local audience and opened the door to future opportunities for the Italian program at ASU.

Congratulations, Professor Minardi, on this incredible achievement! 👏

Cherry jam, homemade pasta, a leather keychain and six Italian study credits. Not a bad way to spend four weeks in Recan...
08/05/2026

Cherry jam, homemade pasta, a leather keychain and six Italian study credits. Not a bad way to spend four weeks in Recanati, one of Italy's 🇮🇹 most authentically historic towns.

Our students spent 20 hours a week studying the language and even more hours living it. They explored the library of the great poet Giacomo Leopardi, hiked through Conero natural park, visited Assisi and even ran into a former SILC student along the way!

This is what studying Italian at SILC actually looks like. Applications for Summer 2027 open soon at https://silc.asu.edu/silc-studyabroad.

07/31/2026

Ever dream of speaking Spanish and exploring Spain's vibrant coast? 🇪🇸 This summer, SILC students spent four weeks in Alicante, Spain, earning six credits while immersing themselves in local traditions and beach towns.

It is the perfect way to enjoy some paella while completing your degree and language requirements. 🥘

Summer 2027 applications open soon at https://ow.ly/cbq550ZuvuS!

ASU Global Education

07/27/2026

Imagine spending four weeks in Lyon 🇫🇷, speaking French every day, exploring Vieux Lyon on the weekends and earning seven credits toward your degree while you're at it. That's exactly what SILC students did this summer at the University of Lyon.

The credits count toward your degree and language requirement, so the only thing you have to worry about is which boulangerie to try next. 🥐🥖

Summer 2027 applications open soon at https://ow.ly/m3I150Zsu85!

ASU Global Education

07/20/2026

At SILC, the community finds you. Whether you are drawn to history classes on France, China and Japan, or you find your people at SILC Café, the heritage program or the bilingual track, there is always someone here who shares your experience and wants to grow alongside you. 🤝✨

Still time to add a course that will actually stay with you. 📚 SILC's fall course highlights span global citizenship, th...
07/14/2026

Still time to add a course that will actually stay with you. 📚 SILC's fall course highlights span global citizenship, the forces reshaping our world and the age-old question of what makes us human, including one course that tackles both AI and ancient literature in the same breath!

Registration is still open. See what we have picked for you at silc.asu.edu/student-life/academic-advising/course-spotlights 🔗

07/10/2026

The halls are empty and the campus feels quiet without all of you. We miss you, Sun Devils!

When the shot hits a little too hard and you reach for something to soften the burn 🔥 or mask the taste.In Polish, popit...
07/06/2026

When the shot hits a little too hard and you reach for something to soften the burn 🔥 or mask the taste.

In Polish, popita (poh-PEE-tah) is a drink, often non-alcoholic but sometimes a milder one like beer, taken right after a shot to ease the alcohol's intensity.

Stay tuned for more words with no English equivalent. 🌎

Commemorating 250 years of history and independence built over generations. Happy Fourth of July from SILC. 🇺🇸
07/04/2026

Commemorating 250 years of history and independence built over generations. Happy Fourth of July from SILC. 🇺🇸

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