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From https://clas.osu.edu/funding/fellowships/flas-competition-summer-2014-aymara

Ohio State is pleased to become the second US university to offer instruction in Aymara, a language is primarily spoken in the Altiplano region of Bolivia and Peru, and in lesser numbers in Chile and Argentina. A first-year intensive program will be taught during summer term, 2014.

This intensive course in Aymara is intended for students with no previous study or experience in the language. Classified as a Less Commonly Taught Language (LCTL) in the U.S., the Aymara language is primarily spoken in the Altiplano region of Bolivia and Peru, and in lesser numbers in Chile and Argentina. This course will promote the development of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. A tri-lingual textbook (Spanish, English, Aymara) will be used to develop a good practical command of oral and written skills appropriate for everyday situations, and an understanding of the culture and role of the Aymara-speaking populations in Andean society. A large part of this class will be dedicated to communicational practice in Aymara, based on handouts and audio-visual material.

The class will be taught from June 16 - August 1, a seven week summer session. The course is available for 6 credits.

Several FLAS scholarships are available to students (graduate students only) who have an interest in studying Aymara. The fellowship will pay for full tuition and a living stipend.

For full details go to https://clas.osu.edu/funding/fellowships/flas-competition-summer-2014-aymara