Special Programs and Opportunities

Self Instructional Language Program (SILP)

SILP provides students with an opportunity to study less-commonly taught languages via an academically rigorous program that combines self-study of appropriate texts and audio-visual materials, conversation and drill sessions with a native-speaking tutor, and examinations by a language faculty member from the relevant field at an accredited institution.

Fall 2012 the College will launch a pilot SILP program; the initial offering will be for Swahili. This 0.5 credit course will be offered on P/NC basis and cannot be used to satisfy the foreign language requirement. Freshmen are not eligible for SILP. SILP is intended to enhance, not replace, offerings of existing language programs at the Claremont Colleges. Students interested in the program and in possible future language additions should submit a written statement to Oldenborg@pomona.edu prior to the end of the first week of classes. Use “SILP” in the subject of the message. This program is associated with NASILP, the National Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs.