Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) – University of Wisconsin - Madison

Burmese • Filipino • Hmong • Indonesian • Javanese • Khmer • Lao • Thai • Vietnamese  

SEASSI offers high-quality, proficiency-driven courses in nine Southeast Asian languages. Courses are open to undergraduates, graduate students, adult learners, and high school juniors and seniors (online only). This accelerated eight-week program is equivalent to one year of language study, developing speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills through intensive instruction and a range of engaging co-curricular activities.

Program Dates: June 15–August 7, 2026.

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Classes

Apply to study any SEASSI language at the elementary, intermediate, or advanced level. Courses will meet synchronously via Zoom with limited in-person options for Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese. All classes will meet Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (CDT), with ample breaks included.

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Email seassi@lpo.wisc.edu or schedule an advising appointmentto receive more information.

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