SIL Academic Training
Academic training in SIL focuses on preparing people to do quality linguistic fieldwork, literacy and translation.
Welcome to SIL Academic Training
Greetings from the Vice President for Academic Affairs
I am delighted to welcome you to the world of SIL training. As you explore this site, you'll learn more about SIL International, and if you are planning a career in linguistics, translation, literacy or some other area of language and culture, SIL courses can help you in your work, wherever it may take you. If you aren't certain of your career path, but have an interest in peoples, languages and cultures, SIL courses will expose you to a whole new realm of worldwide possibilities.
SIL International is an educational and research organization specializing in the scientific study and applied research of vernacular languages in dozens of countries around the world. Over the last 70 years, members of SIL and thousands of other people have been trained in the training programs noted here.
At present, SIL offers training for language work in partnership with educational institutions and other organizations at locations around the world. Courses are taught by faculty from the partner institution and by SIL staff. The SIL faculty brings a wide range of field experience to the classroom, in addition to their expertise acquired through advanced studies in various universities and colleges worldwide. Along with a strong academic foundation, you will also gain a practical understanding of how languages work. This combination will give you a good start for learning or analyzing any language in the world. Our faculty will be there to discuss personal aspects of fieldwork with you as well.
I invite you to read the information presented here carefully. If it sparks your interest and fits your needs, then apply to one of these training programs. There is much to learn about languages, cultures and peoples, so come and join us in the global task of studying hundreds of minority languages, most of which still have no written form. Your part can make a difference.
Sincerely,
Chip Sanders, B.A.
Vice President for Academic Affairs