Students have the opportunity to take language courses offered at Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) institutions via synchronous distance learning, so they may learn necessary languages without needing to relocate or transfer schools. The CourseShare framework allows students to register for shared language courses at the same time and in the same manner as for regular courses at their own institutions. Grades and credits are reported on the student’s home university transcript and there are no additional fees associated with shared courses. Visit our BTAA information and FAQ page to learn more.
Language Courses via Videoconferencing
Online Language Classes through IU
You can search for fully online language courses by visiting the iGPS tool. Designate the IU campus and term, and then you can search by department or input a keyword (such as the name of a language).
Use the iGPS filters to narrow the results by mode of instruction (% of the course online). Read definitions of the course modes of instruction at IU below.
Be aware that some 100% online language courses which appear through this search method are available at IU through the BTAA program (described above), which others are offered by IU directly.
Online Course Delivery Modes at IU
100% Online classes
100% Online classes have no on-campus meeting requirements. All work will be completed online. You will not be required to log in on specific days or at specific times. There will be due dates to follow.
76-99% Online classes
76-99% Online classes are completed almost entirely online without requiring you to log in on specific days or at specific times. There will be due dates to follow. You will be required to come to campus for at least 1 class meeting, such as an orientation or exam(s).
Hybrid classes
Hybrid classes combine online instruction with regular required class meetings over live video. You will not be required to come to campus. Portions of the class will be completed online, and portions will require you to log in at specific times on a regular (often weekly) basis to participate in class.
Distance classes
Distance, Live Video classes are taught entirely through regular required class meetings on live video. You will need to log into the class at specific times on specific days throughout the entire semester. Some live video classes require attendance in a special campus classroom.