The School of Modern Languages offers special summer immersion programs in China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and Spain. These intensive programs in Languages for Business and Technology (LBAT) consist of six to eight weeks of study abroad in which classroom lessons in business, culture, and technology are combined with field work, cultural events, excursions, and visits to area businesses — all conducted in the target language. The LBAT experience offers a unique opportunity for rapid growth in proficiency, to build a deeper appreciation for the cultures and lifestyle patterns of other peoples, and to make lifelong social and professional contacts. Students will earn nine to fifteen semester hours (depending on the language program and the options available) at the 3000 level. These credits count toward a certificate, a minor, or the joint major with International Affairs or Economics. Program costs vary according to the country visited and the length of the program.