Become a Language Assistant
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Language Assistants are UA students who are highly proficient in a language and are trained to lead informal language discussions in the target language. As a Language Assistant, you can earn 1-2 UA credits by bringing students together at a designated time/place to converse in the target language, either as a “language table” and/or as conversation supplemental to or during a language class!
Requirements
- High proficiency in target language (You should be at at least a CI proficiency)
- Complete a 10-hour asynchronous online training course
- Be able to complete an additional 35 hours volunteering as a Language Assistant. This time includes your time planning and arranging conversation tables and coordinating with language teachers to schedule your conversation time
- Additional credits earned (max1 credit) are 45 hours each
- Must be a currently enrolled University of Arizona student (degree or non-degree).
Want to Know More?
Send questions to:
Suzanne Panferov Reese
critlang@arizona.edu