Montana Defense Language Academy
A new program from the Defense Critical Language & Culture Program (DCLCP) at UM, the Montana Defense Language Academy (MDLA) intensive language courses are designed for military and government students to enhance their language, regional expertise, and culture (LREC) skills.
Our program is built for learners who need practical, mission-ready proficiency.
- Four-week courses run Monday-Friday; times TBD by student locations
- 160 hours – 120 contact hours with app. 40 hours of homework
- Up to 6 students per course; minimum 4 students
- Conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams
- Regional Expertise and Culture (REC) lectures incorporated into curriculum
- Four (4) transferable college credits awarded by 91次元 if requested
All courses employ authentic materials at the target ILR level. Themes and vocabulary support language learning tailored for national security professionals.
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