Every language deserves a spotlight.

Welcome

The Critical Languages Program offers less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) which are not available in traditional departments or formats at the University of Arizona. See our current list of languages on the right side of this page, or request a language.

About the courses

All basic language courses emphasize speaking and aural comprehension at the elementary and intermediate levels while a writing component is incorporated at the advanced level. Languages offered vary from semester to semester and year to year, depending upon student demand. See how to register for CLP courses. CLP courses can fulfill your degree language requirement and can also be applied to a minor in Critical Languages, Intercultural Studies and thematic minor.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SPRING 2018 SEMESTER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!

  • Rachel Spinti for studying Swedish, College of Science
  • Connor Derby for studying Swedish, College of Letters, Arts, and Science
  • Kiran Rana for studying Urdu, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Precise Niyinkeje for studying Swahili, Eller College of Management 

Watch some of CLP's tutors talk about their languages and classes!

"Prawet is an absolute pleasure. He provides attention to detail and is meticulous in his lessons, but he also grants a lot of patience to me as a student who is still learning. I look forward to continuing my lessons!"

Thai 102 CLP Student