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Nikola Kajmakoski: CLI Graduate Going to Ankara on Prestigious CLS scholarship

ASU Scholar Begins Exploring Turkish Culture

Critical Languages Institute alum and master’s student of history at Loyola University Chicago Nikola Kajmakoski has won a prestigious and highly competitive Critical Languages Scholarship to study Turkish in Ankara, Türkiye this summer. When asked what originally drew him to study Turkish, Nikola, a first generation Macedonian-American, said “I’ve always been interested in the similarities between Macedonian-Turkish cultures and languages…having a personal connection really motivated my learning.”

ASU's Linguistics Doctorate in Language Learning Advancements

CLI Alumnus Ashley Coogan Applies her Language Learning Achievements

There are many students who are achieving great success at Arizona State University, but Ashley Coogan is one of the Critical Language Institute’s stand-out students. When asking her about her experience learning both Polish and Ukrainian in their respective programs, she shared that the reason she chose Polish was due to her doctoral research being focused on the European Union.

Empowering Democracy through Language: A Journey of Discovery at ASU's Critical Languages Institute

CLI Alumnus Kevin Morris on Language Learning's Crucial Role in Balkan Democracy

For over thirty years, Arizona State University's Melikian Center has been providing students with diverse opportunities for engaging in language learning. Among these initiatives is the Critical Languages Institute, which offers both in-person and study-abroad experiences. Recently, Kevin Morris, a graduate of the Critical Languages Institute’s Macedonian Program and recipient of a U.S.

Eszter Matyas: ASU's Newest Academic Fellow

Exploring her odyssey from a unique perspective

In recent developments, Arizona State University proudly welcomes a new addition to its Global Teaching Fellowship program. This notable initiative is made possible through the generous support of President Michael Crow's Special Initiative Fund, in conjunction with the Melikian Center's Title VI award, bestowed through the Title VI Resource Center and Foreign Language and Area Studies funding.

Breaking Language Barriers: ASU Student Balances Film Media Studies with Linguistic Mastery

CLI Alum Charlotte Benchoff: Navigating the World of Language and Culture

The Melikian Center and the Critical Languages Institute serve as prominent destinations for numerous students in the Arizona area. Among these students, one individual stands out not only for her dedication to pursuing her passions and interests but also for being featured in several ASU articles. Charlotte Benchoff, an alumna of the Critical Languages Institute, has been honored with the FLAS scholarship and Undergraduate Fellowship, two scholarships supported by the Melikian Center.