Frequently Asked Questions

• Who are members of NASILP?
  • Currently many universities, colleges, and schools in the United States are affiliated with the NASILP. Any academic institutions may apply for membership. Individual membership is also available.

• What is the institutional membership fee?
  • $300 per year or $750 for three years. New membership is established for three years and later renewed at either rate.

• How many students are engaged in the NASILP approach to language learning?
  • The number varies from term to term, and different for each member institution.

• NASILP's member schools offer academic credit for these courses?
  • Yes. Grades and academic credit are based on the assessment of an "outside Examiner" for another institution. NASILP programs are virtually unique in providing external validation of students performance.

• Who directs the Association?
  • NASILP is administered by an Executive Director appointed by the Board of Directors and five Officers (President, Vice-President, Past-President, Secretary, Treasurer). The Association's day-to-day business is conducted through the Secretariat at University of South Alabama.

• Does NASILP receive financial support in addition to membership dues?
  • NASILP has received grant support for special projects from the U.S. Department of Education, the Japan Foundation, the Carnegie Foundation, and ARCO Corp. (Atlantic-Richfield).

• Are there limitations to the NASILP format?
  • Yes. NASILP programs do not incorporate the study of literature, linguistics courses at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level.

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