Pashto Summer Institute
The Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin is proud to host the second annual online Pashto Summer Institute in 2024. The Pashto Summer Institute is a fully virtual program designed to introduce its participants to the Pashto language.
Course Dates and Class Meeting information
- Dates: June 11th-August 8th, 2024
- Class Days and Times: Tue./Thur. from 4:00-6:00pm CT
- Class Meeting Location: Zoom
Who Can Apply
Anyone 18 and older is eligible to enroll in the Pashto Summer Institute! The course offers a broad range of material so that anyone wishing to gain basic Pashto skills, whether for professional development or personal interest in the language, can get something out of the experience. No prior Pashto experience is required!
In the past, our participants have included:
- K-12 educators
- Social workers who partner with members of the resettled Afghan population
- Undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students
Application Details
Applications for the Pashto Summer Institute are currently active! The application is free and takes roughly 10-15 minutes to complete. As part of the application, prospective students must submit a statement of interest that does not exceed 250 words.
The deadline to apply for PSI is May 17!
Cost
There is a $300 course fee for participating in the Pashto Summer Institute. All educators are eligible for a discount that reduces the price to $50.
What is Pashto?
Pashto is an Iranian Indo-European language spoken by more than 40 million people worldwide, mostly in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Tyus Welter, CMES’ Special Programs Associate, at tyus.welter@austin.utexas.edu
