Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk (2023)
Chapter: Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)
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Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
| FFL&CI | Funding Country | Academic Priorities/Description | Location (in U.S.) | Governance | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Mickiewicz Institute | Poland | Presents Polish language and culture abroad, initiates international cooperation and cultural exchange, in line with the statement of the foreign policy and foreign cultural policy of the Republic of Poland. | Funded by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. | https://iam.pl/en | |
| Albanian Institute New York | Albania | Cultural institute that supports and produces performing arts, visual arts, and contemporary cultural events as well as establishing partnerships with museums. | New York | Nonprofit established in New York State. Is a member of the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in New York. | https://www.albanianinstitute.org/ |
| Alliance Française | France | Teaches French as a second language; organizes social and cultural events, art exhibitions, movie festivals, social gatherings, and book clubs. | 100+ U.S. locations, 800+ worldwide | Chapters are independently run franchises, with the AF brand owned by the headquarters in Paris. Each chapter has a committee and a president. | https://afusa.org/ |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
| Austrian Cultural Forum | Austria | Hosts resident artists from Austria; curates cultural events, concerts, and art symposiums. | New York and Austrian Embassy Washington | Funded by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, each Austrian Cultural Forum (ACF) has a director and administrator that coordinates events. ACF Washington is in the Embassy. | https://acfny.org/ |
| Balassi Institute | Hungary | Promotes Hungarian language and culture abroad; coordinates activities worldwide in the effort of cultural diplomacy. | Hungarian Cultural Center in New York is the only U.S. representation of the Balassi network | Nonprofit funded by the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs but “enjoying substantial autonomy.” | http://www.hungarianhouse.org/en/balassi-institute-hungarian-culturalcenter-new-york-3/ |
| Brazilian Cultural Center | Brazil | Partners with K–12 schools, museums, book fairs, and universities to teach Brazilian Portuguese and disseminate culture. Created the first bilingual Brazilian Portuguese-English program in the United States. | Florida | Officially the Brazil-USA Cultural Center of Florida, 501.c.3 nonprofit organization, founded in Miami in 1997; Honorary President is the Consul General of Brazil in Miami. | https://www.centroculturalbrasilusa.org/ |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
| FFL&CI | Funding Country | Academic Priorities/Description | Location (in U.S.) | Governance | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Council | United Kingdom | In the United States, focuses on supporting individuals interested in studying at a UK university. In other countries, the council aids in teaching English as a foreign language and language certifications. | British Embassy in Washington, DC | Public corporation governed by a Royal Charter sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, headquartered in Stratford, London. | https://www.britishcouncil.us/ |
| Confucius Institutes | China | Language and cultural centers often located on campus at U.S. institutions of higher education. | 5 U.S. locations | China’s Ministry of Education, through the Chinese International Education Foundation, or CIEF—colloquially referred to as “Hanban” and now known as the Ministry of Education Center for Language Education and Cooperation, or CLEC, promotes, manages, and funds CIs on foreign campuses. |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
| Culture Ireland | Ireland | Supports opportunities for Irish artists and companies to promote and present their work at festivals and events. | Headquartered in Dublin | Division of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media. | https://www.cultureireland.ie/ |
| Czech Centres | Czechia | Self-described as an integral part of Czech foreign policy and a key cultural diplomacy tool. Provide Czech language classes abroad and participate in organizing certified language exams. | New York | Funded by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, part of the European Union National Institutes for Culture network. | https://www.czechcentres.cz/en/ |
| Dante Alighieri Society | Italy | Dante.global is an online, hybrid classroom and face-to-face Italian language teaching project. | Online | Nonprofit organization, member of the European Union National Institutes for Culture. | https://www.dante.global/en/la-dante/about-us |
| Finnish Cultural and Academic Institutes | Finland | Organize exhibitions, seminars, courses and other events, run residency and mobility programs for arts professionals and researchers, promoting cooperation. | New York | Funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. | https://instituutit.fi/en/info/ |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
| FFL&CI | Funding Country | Academic Priorities/Description | Location (in U.S.) | Governance | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goethe Institut | Germany | German language instruction, exams, and cultural exchange. | Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington, DC | Nonprofit funded with grants from the German Foreign Office and the German Press Office. | https://www.goethe.de/en/index.html |
| Instituto Camões | Portugal | Promotes Portuguese language, culture, and international aid. Provides Portuguese language classes. | Newark and Boston | Autonomous organization funded by the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | https://www.instituto-camoes.pt/en/ |
| Instituto Cervantes | Spain | Provides Spanish language classes and administers language and sociocultural exams. | Albuquerque, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle | Nonprofit organization founded by the Spanish government. | https://www.cervantes.es/default.htm |
| Japan Foundation | Japan | Provides comprehensive international cultural exchange programs, promotion of arts, culture, and language education. | New York | Funded by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/ |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
| Korea Foundation | South Korea | Promotes Korean studies, arts, and cultural exchanges, and gives awards to outstanding individuals who raise awareness of Korea. | Has supported multiple Korean centers at universities, such as Harvard and the University of Southern California | Nonprofit public diplomacy organization funded by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | https://www.kf.or.kr/kf/main.do |
| Romanian Cultural Institute | Romania | Promotes language and culture through the chapters based in various capitals, big cities, and Bucharest. | New York | Funded by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Lead by a president, two vice presidents, an executive board, and a steering committee. | https://www.rciusa.info/ |
| Russkiy Mir Foundation | Russian Federation | Promotes the teaching of the Russian language within Russia and abroad, brings Russia’s rich history to life and showcases vibrant examples of Russian art and culture, and reconnects the Russian community abroad with their homeland. | New York, San Francisco, Washington, DC | Funded by both public and private funds. A joint project of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Science. | https://russkiymir.ru/en/ |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
| FFL&CI | Funding Country | Academic Priorities/Description | Location (in U.S.) | Governance | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentro Rizal | The Philippines | Promotes Filipino art, culture, and language through the establishment of Philippine centers in various countries that organize cultural programs and activities for overseas Filipinos. | Agana, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington, DC | Funded by the Philippine government, headquartered in Manila. | https://sentrorizal.ncca.gov.ph/ |
| Taiwan Huayu BEST | Taiwan | Promotes Taiwan’s Chinese language instruction resources and cultural heritage. | Partners with universities and K–12 schools | Funded by the Taiwanese Ministry of Education. | https://sites.google.com/view/ntuhuayubest |
| Yunus Emre Institutes | Turkey | Promote Turkish language and culture and to enhance the image of Türkiye. | Washington, DC | Nonprofit organization funded by the Turkish government, created by decree from President Erdogan. Has a president, board of directors, and board of trustees. | https://www.yee.org.tr/ |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix E: Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes (FFL&CI)." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education: Practices to Assess and Mitigate Risk. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/27065.
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