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SLIYS - Frequently Asked Questions
Students in a learning lab. Why should I attend SLIYS?
SLIYS will provide you with tools to better understand how languages work. You will learn about sound systems, grammatical systems, writing systems, and the ways that speakers of different languages interact with each other. Whether you want to become a foreign language teacher, join the Peace Corps, live in another country, or whatever your reason for studying another language, the knowledge you gain from your SLIYS experience is certain to help!

Will I get better grades in my foreign language classes after attending SLIYS?
While we cannot guarantee that SLIYS will improve your grades, many students find that having a better understanding of language allows them to become more sophisticated and adept language learners.

Who will my fellow scholars be?
Participants will be students just like you; that is, high school students (entering 10th-12th grade) from all around central Ohio who are interested in language learning.

Who are the instructors?
Instructors are members of the Department of Linguistics at the Ohio State University, including faculty, staff, and PhD candidates. They have a wide range of linguistic expertise and are familiar with an extensive and diverse collection of the world’s languages.

What will be the ratio of instructors to youth scholars?
The anticipated ratio of instructors to students will be approximately 1:6.

How will admissions decisions be reached?
Admissions will be based on a review of your application materials. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a keen interest in languages and language learning.

What are the dates of SLIYS '09?
There will be three sessions of SLIYS '09, each running one week in length:
Session 1: July 13 - July 17
Session 2: July 20 - July 24
Session 3: July 27 - July 31

When are applications due?
Applications are due by April 17th, 2009.

When will I find out whether I have been accepted?
Participants will be notified of acceptance within two weeks of application submission.

What does tuition include?

When is tuition due?
A $50 deposit is due within 14 days of notification of acceptance to confirm a spot in the program. The remaining tuition is due no later than June 1, 2009. Payment should be in the form of a check or money order made out to SLIYS and sent to the following address:
SLIYS Program
OSU Dept. of Linguistics
222 Oxley Hall
1712 Neil Ave
Columbus, OH 43210

Is financial aid available?
Need-based financial aid is available. For more information please contact Dr. Julie McGory at mcgory.1@osu.edu or 614-688-3109.

What arrangements will be made for meals?
SLIYS programming will include a lunch break each day. On Monday and Friday, lunch will be provided by the program. On other days, students should bring a lunch. If you have particular dietary restrictions which we should be aware of in planning the Monday and Friday meals, you will have the opportunity to inform us of these after being admitted into the program.

How will scholars get to and from programming?
SLIYS participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from OSU campus. Although SLIYS programming will not begin until 9:00 in the morning, instructors will be available starting at 8:15 am to welcome scholars to the facility. Likewise, while programming ends at 4:00 pm., instructors will stay on site until all students have left, but no later than 5:30 pm.

It is our preference that students be dropped off and picked up by a parent. However, should scholars need to drive themselves, arrangements can be made to secure on-campus parking at the scholar's expense. Information about parking will be made available to all admitted scholars.
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