Language Instruction Case Study

A partnership between LLE and the Defense Language Institute

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The Defense Language Institute (DLI) is an internationally recognized leader in the field of language and culture instruction. A part of the Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), the Defense Language Institute provides language and culture training across all branches of the military.

The Problem

United States armed forces currently face a shortage of translation and interpretation capabilities in the critical languages of Dari, Farsi and Pashto. DLI needed a top vendor to develop and pilot a translation and interpretation training program for military linguists in Dari, Farsi and Pashto within a short timeframe.

Selection

LLE was awarded the contract due to LLE’s 30 year, proven history of service in government. LLE immediately began designing curriculum and assembling a team of experts to address DLI’s needs. Currently in the final stages of the project, the LLE team brings the following strengths to this project:

  • Curriculum design and development
  • Interpretation and translation instruction
  • Test design and development
  • Military linguist instruction

The Result

LLE’s three week pilot curriculum familiarizes military linguists with the key competencies necessary to provide translation and interpretation in the critical languages of Dari, Farsi and Pashto. Students completing the course will be better able to:

  • Define and describe the fundamentals of translation and interpretation
  • Provide basic interpretation and translation services
  • Expand their global language proficiencies
  • Assist military counterparts in overcoming language barriers to successfully accomplish their missions

LLE’s successful completion of this project will allow the Defense Language Institute to provide better qualified and competent linguists to meet the demands of the U.S. military.

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