Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We do not dictate the attire; all students wear civilian clothing. Students should dress in a manner that is appropriate for an educational setting.
No, the unit does not have to pay for tuition, fees, or books. These materials are paid for by a grant from the Defense Language National Security Education Office (DLNSEO).
The minimum number of students for each intensive class is six (6) students, the maximum is eight (8). The maximum number of students for each Hybrid Language Mentor (HLM) course is five (5) students. On occasion, there may be additional funding and more students may be admitted to the HLM courses. For this reason, we recommend applying regardless of whether the course shows it is in a “Standby” status.
The application deadline is approximately two weeks prior to the course start date
Students are usually notified of their status within a week. In some cases, we may be able to send out status emails sooner. About two weeks to about a month prior to the beginning of a course, students are required to complete a survey, which confirms their attendance to the course. They are then considered confirmed with the CSULB LTC management team that the student is committed to attending the course.
We require the latest, redacted, NO PII, such as SSN, DLPT and/or OPI test score documentation and an online application for the specific course. For DLPT and/or OPI test score proof, you can furnish a copy of, redacted, NO PII, official documentation. A small non-exhaustive list of some of the forms we will accept that reflect test results:
- DMDC printouts;
- Official letters on unit letterhead indicating the service member’s DLPT test scores and dates;
- DLIFLC graduation documents;
- Other redacted forms of official communication.
The most recent DLPT is required before enrolling in the CSULB Language Training Center courses. It must be emailed separately to the assistant director, with sensitive PII information obscured, to csulbltc@gmail.com.
The virtual (online) intensive courses typically start at 8:00 AM Pacific Time and finish at 3:00 PM with a break for lunch. Virtual intensive courses provide six synchronous hours of instruction during the weekdays, Saturdays are for missed class time and volunteer work, and Sundays are for asynchronous class time.
The 16-week Hybrid Language Mentor (HLM) courses are online one-on-one language instruction sessions between the individual student and the instructor. The student and the instructor coordinate their meeting time each week. Students and instructors meet via online meeting software, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, for 16 weekly one-hour sessions. The student must also commit to one hour of self-study a week outside of class.
You can view our main webpage which has this and other useful information, it also contains a download link to our most updated information sheet.
Intensive courses: Eligibility for enrollment is a 2L/2R IRL DLPT score in the target language. However, depending on the needs of the unit and abilities of the student, we may make exceptions to policy on a case-by-case basis for students with a 1+/2 or 2/1+. Students below those score levels are not admitted to the intensive LTC courses.
HLM courses, eligibility for enrollment is a 1L/1R DLPT score in the target language.
You may also view the eligibility for each class in the "Application Process" section on our Application Instructions page.
Planned course dates can be found on our Main Page and on the PDF information sheet downloadable from there.
You may contact José Brassea, the Assistant Program Director, at csulbltc@gmail.com with any of your enrollment questions.
Class materials are provided. The servicemember needs a computer with high speed internet in order to access the classes. They will be accessing non-DOD, authentic media material found on open-source websites as well as secure learning management platforms. It is also recommended that the student have any special learning material or supplies they feel are necessary to assist in their studies (pen, paper, flashcards, etc.).
Attendance is the responsibility of the servicemember and tracked by the faculty and staff. If a student has a problem during the course, they need to contact the lead instructor. During an intensive course, if they need to miss more than two hours of instruction, Dr. O’Rourke, the program director, needs to approve the absence. If a student fails to show up to class, the CLPM, unit administrator or commander will be contacted. Departing before the end of a course or arriving after the course has begun is not typically accepted (except in exceptional cases or extreme emergencies) because of the negotiated contract with the Department of Defense.
During the HLM courses, last-minute cancellations for emergencies, in some cases, may not be made up. All LTC instructors have full-time jobs aside from the one-on-one instruction of the HLM courses. The LTC director asks all students to respect the instructor’s time by not cancelling a class meeting at the last minute.
