Integrated Language across the Curriculum (ILAC) Initiative

The Integrated Language across the Curriculum (ILAC) initiative at Tulane is transforming language education in the School of Liberal Arts. Led by the Language Learning Center (LLC) and supported by the Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching (CELT), ILAC integrates language learning into various academic disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting the seminal importance of multilingualism in our interconnected world.

ILAC Courses

ILAC courses are one-credit language courses linked to specific disciplinary courses, enhancing your learning experience.

Key Objectives

  • Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: Bringing faculty together to develop innovative language learning strategies.
  • Authentic Materials: Using real-world language resources to develop proficiency and cultural understanding.
  • Project-Based Learning: Engaging students in meaningful projects that incorporate language acquisition goals.

Experience a new approach to language learning that connects with your academic interests at Tulane! Starting Spring 2025, students will be able to enroll in Integrated Language across the Curriculum (ILAC) courses. Stay tuned for more information.

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