Please fill out the following form on behalf of the student applying to study a new language. This form is confidential and will not be used for any other purpose than for admission to the ALSO program.

Basic Information

The ALSO program provides students with an opportunity to learn a language that is not commonly taught at a small liberal arts college. Learning a language through this self-instructional method requires great time management skills, self-direction and discipline. Please rate the student applicant according to the criteria of skills listed below. If you have had this student in a language class, please speak to his or her capacity to learn a language:

1 -unknown2 -poor3 -adequate4 -above average5 -excellent
The student is mature and dependable
The student is self-motivated and takes initiative
The student is open to feedback/critique
The student has strong communication skills
The student is organized and manages time well

Please support your ratings with comment and indicate your overall assessment of this student's ability to undertake language self-instruction.

Application

Due date(s): 
April 30, 2012
Contact person: 
Claire Moisan
Contact information: 
moisanc@grinnell.edu
641.269.4256
641.275.0942