Ohio State is pleased to become the second US university to offer instruction in Aymara, a language is primarily spoken in the Altiplano region of Bolivia and Peru, and in lesser numbers in Chile and Argentina. A first-year intensive program will be taught during summer term, 2014.
This intensive course in Aymara is intended for students with no previous study or experience in the language. Classified as a Less Commonly Taught Language (LCTL) in the U.S., the Aymara language is primarily spoken in the Altiplano region of Bolivia and Peru, and in lesser numbers in Chile and Argentina. This course will promote the development of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. A tri-lingual textbook (Spanish, English, Aymara) will be used to develop a good practical command of oral and written skills appropriate for everyday situations, and an understanding of the culture and role of the Aymara-speaking populations in Andean society. A large part of this class will be dedicated to communicational practice in Aymara, based on handouts and audio-visual material.
The class will be taught in Smith Lab 1076 from 9am - 1pm, from June 16 - August 1, a seven week summer session. The course number is 24951 and it is available for 6 credits.
Several FLAS scholarships are available to students (graduate students only) who have an interest in studying Aymara. The fellowship will pay for full tuition and a living stipend. A flyer about the summer program can be found 
here.
Summer 2014 FLAS Application Instructions
To apply for this award, please upload the following to www.carmen.osu.edu:
1. Application form (available on carmen)
2. OSU Advising report (unofficial transcript is OK)
3. Statement of Intent
In addition, please have a faculty member email to Carol Robison.26@osu.edu:
ONE letter from your advisor and/or a faculty member who is familar with your work.
Instructions for uploading to Carmen:
1. Log into Carmen. Note: if you are not an OSU student, contact Janelle Henderson for assistance (henderson.328@osu).
2. Select Join on the top navigation
3. Read JOIN Instructions and again click JOIN
4. Select 'Center for Latin American Studies FLAS Fellowship Application.'
5. Enter and submit registration information.
6. Find the FLAS application in My Courses
7. Read and follow application submission instructions in Content. **PLEASE DISREGARD where it says FEBRUARY 3 DEADLINES** The deadline for the Aymara Award is April 18, 2014. Documents will be uploaded via the dropbox.
Thank you and best of luck!