Arizona State University
Brigham Young University
Hunter College
Indiana University
San Francisco State University Partner Program
University of Mississippi
University of Oregon and Portland Public Schools
University of Rhode Island Partner Program
Western Kentucky University Pilot Program

Pilot Flagship/ROTC Centers

Arizona State University
North Georgia College and State University
Georgia Institute of Technology

Arizona State University

The ASU Chinese Language Flagship is an undergraduate program designed for Mandarin language learners who seek to achieve superior language proficiency while pursuing degrees in the academic major of their choice. This multi-year curriculum is designed to produce graduates with dual strengths in professional-level Mandarin language proficiency and their chosen career domains.

Features of the Program: Undergraduate content courses taught in Chinese, one on one mentoring with Chinese graduate students, direct enrollment at the prestigious Nanjing University, and internships tailored to student interests.

Students who have no background in Chinese would follow Option 1 while students who already have higher levels of proficiency would follow Option 2.

Flagship Bound

Successful completion of the two-semester sequence of beginning Chinese that is offered to high school seniors through the Collegiate Scholars program.  Flagship Bound only applies to high school students.

For ASU students:

Option 1 (For students who start without any Chinese):

Successful completion of CHI 101 at ASU or elsewhere. This course is offered three times a year in the fall, spring, and summer.

Level One

Participation in ASU’s intensive summer program at Sichuan University or through an approved program such as Middlebury, ACC, Indiana University’s Flagship Chinese Institute, etc.

Take one university-level course (taught in English) on topics such as Chinese film, literature, history, art, etc. that fulfill part of the Flagship cultural literacy requirement and count toward the requirements of the Flagship track major.

Take coursework that is required for their major as well as those that fulfill university requirements. Since some Flagship courses can also count as ASU general education courses, students are advised to wait to complete courses in that area.

Students can work one on one with a tutor to improve language skills.

Level Two

After students have successfully completed at least two years of modern Chinese (either through coursework at ASU or an approved program in the US or overseas), they are eligible to apply for the ASU Language Flagship program.

Enroll in CHI 301-302 and CHI 307-308 Introduction to Literary Chinese I and II.

At this point, they will be eligible to apply for an intensive overseas language program. Their proficiency level at this point should be at least intermediate-high or ILR 1+.

Option 2:   Students who already have higher levels of proficiency can start at Level Three.

Level Three

During the fall semester after their study in China, students’ proficiency levels in all four skills will be reassessed and their curriculum for the fall and spring semesters will be set.

A typical third-year curriculum may include:

An advanced Chinese language course

One or two Flagship courses.  Flagship content courses such as The History of Chinese Medicine, Chinese Religions and The History of the Chinese Language, Understanding China’s Economic Transformation, Communication in China, Cross-Cultural Communication have been offered.

A one-credit writing module during the fall and spring semesters

A one-credit culture course in the spring semester

The curriculum is designed to guide students in learning explicit language strategies to advance their language skills through:

1. Individual and group projects and presentations
2. Class discussion and debate
3. Individualized writing tutorials

Capstone Year

Students may participate in a pre-capstone summer course in China or begin the year with an academic program through the Nanjing Flagship Center at Nanjing University.  The Nanjing Flagship Center will oversee the structured internship.

Eligibility Requirements for Flagship at ASU:

Qualified students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Proficiency in novice to advanced level Mandarin Chinese
2. Fulfillment of the cultural literacy prerequisite, which includes one university level course on a China related topic (taught in English) and one semester of literary (classical) Chinese
3. GPA of 3.25 or higher
4. Commitment to achieving a superior level of Chinese language in a community focused on learning and sharing Chinese culture

Contact: Madeline Spring, Director ASU Chinese Flagship, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: http://chineseflagship.asu.edu/

Brigham Young University

The BYU Chinese Flagship curriculum is highly individualized and includes language materials tailored to the goals of the learner. The curriculum is performance-oriented and participants create portfolios that include writing samples and video-recorded professional presentations. Native-speaking tutors are also hired to help students prepare and learn the specialized language and culture of their chosen professional domains.

The BYU program is a Certificate Program, accepting undergraduate students. It includes a domestic phase on the BYU campus and an overseas phase in China, where Flagship students study along side native Chinese students in their major areas. Upon completion of the domestic phase at BYU, all students study for a semester at Nanjing University followed by a four-month internship in a Chinese company/institution appropriate to students’ interests.

The program provides a range of resources to applicants toward achieving their goals, including:

• Individualized and directed study with Flagship faculty members
• Native Peer Tutors
• Access to a body of specialty language materials tailored to goals of the learner
• Special courseware and other computer-based tools
• Coordinated overseas experience including course audits in students’ specialty field and related   internships

The undergraduate program consists of three components including a new Early Program that helps freshmen or sophomore students develop their language skills in order to work toward the advanced program. Early Program Flagship students have access to a Chinese language lab for help with Chinese homework, scholarships, priority consideration for the Advanced Flagship Program and Flagship-specific advisement. Students in the Advanced Flagship Program focus on building general, advanced level Chinese language skills and working on major course requirements. In their second year they participate in rigorous advanced-level Flagship coursework and prepare for further study and work in China. Finally, the Overseas Capstone Program continues the Chinese language training and allows students opportunities to utilize their language and domain training in academic and professional contexts.

BYU-CFP students draw financial support for both domestic and overseas phases from local and national scholarships, dedicated BYU Flagship funding, and from NSEP scholarships. NSEP funding is specifically targeted to those interested in the US government sector and has a service requirement attached. BYU Chinese Flagship students completing the program have gone on to careers in US government positions (State Department, Commerce Department, etc.), private businesses in and out of China (KPMG, Delphi Auto Parts, Law offices, Capitol Investment, etc.), and educational institutions to further their academic careers.

http://chineseflagship.byu.edu/ Contact: Dr. Dana Bourgerie, Director, BYU Chinese Flagship Program, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hunter College

Program Goal:

Hunter’s Chinese Flagship program’s goal is to train highly motivated undergraduate students to become global professionals. This program provides students with the opportunity to develop superior proficiency in Chinese while pursuing a non-language major of their choice.  Not only do students have immediate access to the rich Chinese culture and language resources unique to New York City, students also have a chance to study for a year in China. Our teaching approach and curriculum are endorsed by the Language Flagship, a network of advanced language training programs for critical languages nationwide. Through this special training program, Flagship graduates are well prepared for graduate studies or careers in today’s globalized world economy. Students completing the Flagship training will receive a Language Flagship Certificate, the highest honor awarded to Flagship students at the undergraduate level.

Unique Features:

Hunter’s Chinese Flagship program has the following unique features:

• Hunter’s Flagship center is the only one in the U.S. that is located in the center of New York City where students can find rich, cultural and linguistic resources and global professional opportunities.
• Excellent language instruction stemming from over five decades of experience honing special practices of teaching Chinese, aided by the newly established MA in the Teaching of Chinese program.
• Lively, one-on-one conversation sessions with experienced graduate students who are native speakers of Chinese.
• Extensive interactions with professional partners with similar academic majors who can communicate fluently in Chinese and English about the variety of liberal arts and professional subjects.
• Content-based courses taught by faculty members who are native speakers of Chinese
• Community services with various opportunities offered by major educational and cultural institutions as well as corporations and businesses based in New York.
• Exciting summer internships of a variety of types in interpretation and translation in New York City.

Eligibility:

In order to take advantage of this opportunity to make the most of your college education, you need to be admitted as a Hunter College student or a matriculated student in the Macaulay Honors College. For college application information, please go to www.hunter.cuny.edu or http://macaulay.cuny.edu/prospective-students/applying.php.

Students who are enrolled in Hunter College or the Macaulay Honors College must have a non-language major and maintain a GPA at or above 3.5.

Selection Criteria:

We accept students who have a variety of Chinese language backgrounds in addition to students with no Chinese language background. Criteria for selection include the following:

• Students should have a long-term plan for learning Chinese and have a genuine interest in pursuing China-related professions.
• Students must have a record of outstanding academic performance, leadership quality, and preferably experience with foreign cultures.
• Students should have a track record of success in learning foreign languages.

Curriculum:

Depending on language proficiency tests, accepted students whose proficiency is below advanced-level will be directed to enroll in the Flagship Prep Program.  Students who have obtained advanced proficiency level will be able to enroll in the Flagship Professional Scholar Program.  As soon as students accepted into the Flagship Prep Program achieve advanced language proficiency in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), they can apply to enter the Flagship Professional Scholar Program.

The Professional Scholars who have achieved advanced-high proficiency will receive funding for their Capstone year in China, usually the last year in college. Thus, before the Capstone year abroad, students must complete all the requirements for graduation and their non-language majors.

Application Deadline:

Application due date: June 1, 2011.  The application and review process includes the following:

1. Submit the application form, available at Chinese Flagship Center website (http://chineseflagship.hunter.cuny.edu) before the deadline.
2. On-campus interviews and placement exams will be held from June 6 to June 15, 2011.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee. Each year, 25 qualified students are admitted.

Advising:

The Center director will be the primary advisor for Flagship students. The Chinese faculty and faculty in the student’s non-language major department will also serve as Flagship student advisors. Students will develop an E-Portfolio to document their learning progress and achievement in the program.

Financial Support and Scholarships for Study Abroad:

Hunter College Chinese Flagship students will be assisted to apply for local and national scholarships. Scholarships will be provided to qualified students to attend the Flagship sponsored or approved programs during the summer and the Capstone year in China.  In addition, NSEP (National Security Education Program) funding is available to students. The funding has a pre-existing service requirement for those who are interested in working in the government agencies.

Proficiency Goals for Each Stage:

Proficiency levels are based on the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) through the Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPI) and Written Proficiency Test (WPT).

STAGE ONE:  Flagship Prep Program: From Novice to Advanced Level

STAGE TWO:  Flagship Professional Scholar Program: From Advanced Level to Superior Level

Students will be required to take the OPI and WPT or a Flagship approved proficiency test at the end of each academic year.  Only students with satisfactory performance will be able to continue. All students must complete training requirements within four years.

Roadmap to Become Global Professionals and Earn Flagship Certificate:

Stage One:  Roadmap for Flagship Prep Students

Flagship Prep students take one Chinese language course each semester plus a content-based interdisciplinary course taught in Chinese or English. For courses taught in English, students are required to read materials in Chinese with individualized assistance from Professional Experts who are language faculty and experts in students’ areas of study.

In addition to taking courses, language proficiency in all modalities is gained through one-on-one sessions with trained Chinese graduate students. If face-to-face meetings cannot be arranged, students can conduct synchronous conversation sessions in our center’s online live classroom platform where users on both ends can share documents in text, audio, and video format.

Flagship students who are Macaulay students will live in a Chinese language-only section of a dorm facility in downtown New York City during their freshmen and sophomore years. Students will participate in a variety of activities, such as shopping for and cooking Chinese food, visiting museums, watching Chinese performances, and holding Chinese chess contests. All of the programming is organized by the Flagship Residential Assistants who are also Chinese graduate students.

Courses Relevant to Stage One:  Elementary Chinese I and II, Intermediate Chinese I and II, Chinese Writing System and Calligraphy I and II, Journalistic Chinese I and II, Modern Chinese Literature, Chinese Culture I and II.

Stage Two: Roadmap for Flagship Professional Scholars

A.  Domestic Studies

Flagship Professional Scholars take one content-based course per semester taught in Chinese that focuses on material in their professional areas.

A one-credit independent study course will be offered to assist students to read materials in non-language courses and to practice public speaking or debates on issues in professional areas.

In addition to these courses, language proficiency is gained via one-on-one interaction with professional partners who are Chinese graduate students with the same professional areas of interest or majors as the Flagship Professional Scholars. If face-to-face meetings cannot be arranged, students can conduct synchronous conversation sessions in our center’s online live classroom platform where users on both ends can share documents in text, audio, and video format.

Flagship students participate in a variety of activities in their professional fields of choice.  Examples of such activities include interviews, meetings, reporting, conferences, negotiation, presentations, and research. Students will also develop professional-level language skills through internships in New York City.

Courses Relevant to Stage Two (Domestic Studies):  Vocabulary Building I and II, Translation in Chinese I and II, Taoism, Chinese Art, Independent Study (can repeat 3 times)

B.  Flagship Capstone Year in China

Students completing the non-language major who have obtained advanced-high proficiency can apply to attend the Flagship Capstone Year in China at Nanjing University.  The applications are administered by the American Councils. An oral interview and written sample are required for each applicant. Admitted students will directly enroll in the courses related to the professional area chosen.  All classes are held with regular Nanjing University students. During the spring semester, Flagship students also will be assigned to do internships in China.

Hunter Chinese Flagship Website: http://chineseflagship.hunter.cuny.edu

Contact: Dr. Der-lin Chao, Director, Hunter College Chinese Flagship Program
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Phone: 212-772-4965

Indiana University

The Indiana University Chinese Flagship is a pioneering, comprehensive, and intensive program that provides a great opportunity for students planning for professional careers in business, law, policy, academia, and other fields to cultivate the superior Mandarin language skills, knowledge, experience, and leadership qualities that will facilitate long-term professional success.

Stages of the IU Chinese Language Flagship

There are two stages of participation in this program, both of which require formal applications. Students may progress from Stage 1 to Stage 2 in the program or, if they meet minimum eligibility requirements, apply directly to Stage 2.

Minimum program requirements (both stages):

• Ability to thrive in an intensive learning environment requiring significant extracurricular engagement
• Commitment to the long-term challenges of attaining Superior-level Chinese language proficiency
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 (or top 10% of high school class for incoming freshman)

Minimum language requirements:

Stage 1:

• Beginning Mandarin language proficiency as demonstrated in EALC-C 101 performance or equivalent assessment

Stage 2:

• Intermediate Mandarin language proficiency as demonstrated in EALC-C 301 performance or equivalent assessment

5 Key Components of the IU Chinese Language Partner Flagship

1. Accelerated Language Learning
   
   Typically, even in the best Chinese language programs, students learn only enough language to navigate everyday life in Chinese-speaking countries. In the IU Chinese Language Flagship program, students participate in an innovative accelerated curriculum designed to develop the Superior-level Mandarin proficiency needed for professional work in a global context.
   
   Components of the accelerated curriculum include summer study and academic-year tutoring. Summer study can be completed at the IU Flagship Chinese Institute and/or in overseas programs. During the academic year, students having achieved Intermediate or higher proficiency meet regularly with one-on-one “discipline mentors” who are native speakers specializing in fields aligned with those of their students.
2. Advanced Culture Courses
   
   The key to such transformative knowledge is the integration of professional content knowledge and language skills. Students are encouraged to earn another major in a chosen content area to complement their Chinese language study through the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures. To take advantage of IU’s outstanding faculty expertise in Chinese culture from business and politics to history, literature, and religious studies, while at the same time incorporating vanguard language pedagogy, the Flagship coursework involves paired clusters of content and language courses emphasizing interpretation, analysis, and presentation of Chinese cultural concepts and events from a global perspective.   
   
   Courses which may be offered include: China’s Political Economy, Law and Society in China, Cultural Diversity in China, Chinese Cinema, Cross-Cultural Sociology, China Through Anthropological Eyes, and Introduction to Chinese Thought.
3. Overseas Study
   
   In addition to one or more summers spent abroad, IU Chinese Flagship students spend an entire year (typically their senior year) in China as a capstone to their Chinese studies. For the first semester, students are directly enrolled in Nanjing University, working and learning alongside Chinese students, studying the academic subjects of their choice.
4. Internship
   
   During the second semester of the capstone year abroad, students work at an internship in China arranged by The Language Flagship and customized to meet professional interests and goals.
5. Professional Connections
   
   Essential to The Language Flagship is a rapidly expanding group of partners in higher education and business across the United States and around the world. Students participating in the Flagship Program develop significant professional connections both within the program and in China.

Contact:
Program office: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 812-856-0412
http://www.indiana.edu/~flagship

San Francisco State University Chinese Flagship Partner Program

The San Francisco State University Chinese Language Flagship Partner Program (SFSU) is an honors undergraduate program in advanced Mandarin Chinese in partnership with the well-established University of Oregon Chinese Flagship Program that draws on the curricular innovations of other Chinese Flagship centers and partners, as well as its own experiences and perspectives. The program’s goal is to assist highly motivated and dedicated undergraduates to reach ILR 3 Chinese language skills, and at the same time to build advanced competency in their choice of academic and professional disciplines.

The program is supported by the following key elements:

• A vigorous existing Chinese language program at SFSU, and multiple additional avenues for China study;
• Second Language Acquisition/Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language expertise within the Chinese program, assisted by an Advisory Board of experts;
• A university with over 85 Mandarin speakers among the tenured/tenure-track faculty;
• A regional setting where there is a high concentration of Chinese speakers, and wide-ranging opportunities for intercultural exchange.

Eligibility

The Flagship Program is open to SFSU students whose cumulative G.P.A. is at least 3.2, and is by application. The core curriculum is designed to guide a select cohort whose Chinese proficiency is at least ILR 1/1+ (intermediate-mid/intermediate-high) to ILR 3 (superior) in three intensive years of study. Yet in order to attract the best possible students regardless of language background, the Program also supports instruction at the elementary and intermediate-low levels, in order to assist interested students to reach required entrance proficiency. Ongoing assessment will help identify which of the communicative modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and which of the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) present particular challenges for each individual student. Individualized instruction will be given to address students’ areas of need.

Program Description

A typical curricular path for an incoming freshman student with no background in Chinese will be as follows:

• Summer Intensive Elementary Chinese – The equivalent of one year of Elementary Chinese will be offered in an 8-week (150 class hours) program at SFSU. In addition to receiving language training, introduction of electronic media using Chinese, such as email, internet, blogs and forums, and texting, will encourage students to become self-learners.
• Year 1 – Students enroll in regular intermediate Chinese courses, and also in special Flagship Preparatory sessions for accelerated work in reading and writing. A conversation partner system will be instituted, and students will meet with Chinese-speaking Faculty Mentors in their specific disciplines.
• Intensive Summer Study – Upon verification of ILR 1/1+ proficiency, and acceptance to the Flagship cohort, students attend intensive language courses either at Flagship-approved sites in China or at domestic Flagship centers.
• Year 2 – At SFSU, students enroll in two Flagship courses per semester, a demanding Content-Area Course taught by a Chinese-speaking faculty member (topics will vary), and a related Language Strategy Course in the Chinese Program. They will be exposed to Chinese used in the various disciplines through meetings with Faculty Mentors.
• Year 3 The “Capstone Year” – at the Chinese Flagship Overseas Center at Nanjing University in Jiangsu Province, students undertake a challenging semester program that combines special advanced Flagship courses with direct enrollment (for grades) in regular Nanjing University courses. Subsequently they are placed in four-month internships in various locations in China to gain practical experience working in their disciplines in Chinese-speaking environments.
• Year 4 – At SFSU, Flagship students complete culminating projects with the assistance of Faculty Mentors. In addition, they will take advanced courses in Translation and Interpretation, on the premise that these are skills that need to be developed for accurate cross-cultural communication.

The SFSU Chinese Flagship Partner Program is designed to engage both instructors and students in a common enterprise. Instructors will benefit from involvement in a program reflecting the most recent methodologies for language teaching, and students will be provided multiple avenues for language-in-use and cultural interaction, in order to keep them focused despite the accelerated pace and academic pressure. Students who successfully complete the Flagship Program, fulfill all university requirements as well as those in their undergraduate majors, and attain Chinese proficiency levels of ILR 3 or above as verified by summative assessment, will be awarded Flagship Certification along with their baccalaureate degrees. Certification will indicate our confidence that the holders have the cultural, academic, and linguistic tools to take on leadership roles in the US-China relationship in the coming decades.

Financial Assistance

Flagship Scholarships will be available to qualified students, and program staff will also help students to identify and apply for additional financial support from both public and private sources.

Contact

Dr. Charles Egan, Director San Francisco State University Flagship Partner Program, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~flagship/

University of Mississippi

The Chinese Language Flagship at The University of Mississippi is open to highly qualified undergraduate students majoring in all disciplines (biochemistry, chemical engineering, Chinese, history, international studies, journalism, linguistics, and political science, among others). This high profile and intensive program is designed to enable students to achieve Superior proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.

Students entering the program with no prior knowledge of Chinese begin in the summer prior to their freshman year. They continue their study of the language for their subsequent four academic years on campus, as well as in China during the summers following their freshman and sophomore years. Having achieved Advanced High proficiency by the spring semester of their senior year, they spend a fifth or "capstone" year of study and internship in China to achieve Superior proficiency.

The program provides scholarships for the summer prior to freshman year, as well as significant subsidies for summer study in China and for the "capstone" year in China (one half of which consists of taking classes at Nanjing University). Students with prior study and knowledge of Chinese are placed in appropriate classes commencing in their first fall semester at the University and can potentially achieve a Superior proficiency rating in Mandarin in four years. Many Flagship students receive considerable scholarship support from the University on the basis of their academic qualifications. Flagship students may be eligible for external scholarship support in the form of Boren Scholarships, Institute for International Public Policy Fellowships, and Critical Language Scholarships from the U.S. Department of State. Graduates are working in the private sector and in government or pursuing graduate degrees at such universities as Harvard and Georgetown.

http://www.olemiss.edu/chinese
Contact: Michael Metcalf, Director Ole Miss Chinese Flagship Program,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

University of Oregon and Portland Public Schools (K-12)

The Oregon Chinese Flagship, a partnership between the University of Oregon (UO) and Portland Public Schools, provides students from kindergarten through college with opportunities to achieve professional levels of Chinese language proficiency and the academic background needed to thrive in a global society.

University of Oregon Chinese Flagship

The Flagship program takes advantage of the academic experts on campus teaching cross-disciplinary content courses in Chinese;  course offerings range from human physiology: sports and medicine of China to political science: state of the world.

We offer undergraduate students the opportunity to develop professional-level language proficiency while pursuing academic majors of your choice. Internships, overseas study, and cultural activities complement students' academic work. The University of Oregon's Chinese program welcomes students from all entry-points to commit to accelerated Mandarin learning.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) and the Chinese Flagship program provide academic and professional training as well as real-life experiences to nurture global professionals with the cultural, academic, and linguistic tools required to negotiate the changing U.S.-China dynamic in the twenty-first century.

The UO Flagship is aimed at graduating students with the academic and linguistic preparation for high-caliber graduate programs and high-profile professional positions. Flagship students major in fields as diverse as their interest - such as international business, economics, bio-chemistry, architecture, law, linguistics, political science, and international studies.

Programs | Eligibility | Admission

Flagship Scholar:

The University of Oregon’s Chinese Flagship program serves UO top scholars who wish to graduate with professional level Mandarin language skills. The curriculum offers rigorous language and content instruction, experiential learning opportunities, and intensive overseas study that prepare students for national level certification. Students commit to obtaining Superior-level Mandarin (ILR 3) proficiency and conferred national Language Flagship Chinese certification while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a major of their choice.

To be eligible students must demonstrate entry-level Mandarin proficiency, submit a full application with essays, recommendations, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Applicants are reviewed on an ongoing basis (priority deadline is January 30; exceptions are reviewed as needed).

Flagship-Bound:

The UO Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) and the Flagship Program offers highly motivated underclassmen with beginning level proficiency an accelerated program to develop requisite language proficiency for entry into the Flagship Scholar program.  Participants:

• Work one-on-one with a Peer Language Partner (PLP)
• Meet for advising with the Chinese Academic Director
• Live in the Chinese language international residence hall (optional)
• Apply for intensive summer programs
• Actively participate in related on-campus or community activities each term
• Take regular Flagship language assessments

Students interested in the Flagship-Bound program are encouraged to complete the UO’s open Flagship-Bound application.  Flaship will contact you to set up an interview and language assessment. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in UO Chinese 200- 400 level language classes and have a cumulative UO GPA of 3.25 or higher. Applicants will be reviewed and awarded on an ongoing basis. Participants are eligible to apply for Flagship summer intensive programs and scholarships.

Portland Public Schools K-12 Chinese Flagship

The Portland Public Schools K-12 Mandarin Chinese Language Program strives to create a sustainable and replicable model in Mandarin Chinese language instruction in the United States. Our goal for all students to become bilingual and bi-literate while aspiring to achieve high-level academic performance and deeper cultural awareness.

The PPS K-12 Chinese program is structured on the total language learning approach incorporating three key elements:

1. Content-Based Instruction: Regular academic subjects such as match, science, social studies, are taught in Mandarin Chinese.
2. Explicit Language Instruction: Teaching language and literacy for communicative purposes.
3. Experiential Learning Practices: Students engage in real and meaningful life experiences requiring them to use their language and cultural skills (i.e. study abroad, summer immersion camp, etc).

Portland Chinese Immersion is a public school, open to all populations. Students in the Immersion program follow the standard district curriculum, but receive at least half of their academic instruction in Chinese.

UO undergraduate program contact: Amy Harter, Program Coordinator,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://casls.uoregon.edu/uoflagship/en/index.php

PPS K-12 contact: Michael Bacon, Director Portland Public Schools K-12 Chinese Flagship Program,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
http://casls.uoregon.edu/ppsflagship/

University of Rhode Island

The URI Chinese Language Flagship Partner Program is an intensive undergraduate program for highly motivated students preparing for global careers. Flagship Scholars earn a Bachelor’s degree in a chosen academic discipline (engineering, business, political science, textiles, etc.) while working to achieve superior language proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. Special emphasis is placed on the engineering disciplines in cooperation with URI’s International Engineering Program (IEP), a program leading to dual degrees in engineering and language.

Flagship Scholars also have the opportunity to complete content-based Chinese courses at other Flagship institutions through a national student exchange program.

Students entering URI with Flagship Level I (ACTFL Intermediate to Advanced) proficiency in Chinese may apply as incoming freshmen. Students entering URI with no prior or little knowledge of Chinese may apply to be designated Flagship Bound. Flagship Bound students must achieve Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Chinese to advance to Flagship Scholar status. In order to successfully apply to be designated Flagship Bound and to subsequently advance to Flagship Scholar status, or to successfully apply to be a Flagship Scholar, students must:

• Commit to intensive study of Chinese for the duration of their degree program at URI.
• Participate in the Chinese Summer School at URI and in China during the summers following the freshman and sophomore years.
• Commit to a year of study and professional internship in China.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3.

Flagship Scholars take content-based Chinese courses at URI taught by faculty members in their chosen academic domain. Chinese language faculty members teach complimentary language courses to accelerate the learning process. The Capstone year is spent in China. Scholars spend one semester at Nanjing University refining their professional Chinese language skills. While at Nanjing, they complete courses in their major and work individually with native-speaking tutors. Immediately following the semester in Nanjing, scholars complete professional internships at various locations in China.

Upon return to URI for their final year, Flagship Scholars continue the language learning process. Each Scholar writes an independent thesis utilizing his or her academic and research skills in Chinese and works one-to-one with a Chinese professor in his or her major throughout the project. Some may also work as teaching assistants for elementary-level Chinese courses. Flagship Scholars are expected to test at Flagship Level III (ACTFL Superior) upon graduation and can be officially certified by The Language Flagship program.

Flagship Scholars and Flagship Bound students are encouraged to apply to live in the “Chinese-only” wing of the Heidi Kirk Duffy Center. The Center is a supportive living and learning environment; it houses the Chinese Flagship Program and the International Engineering Program (IEP) administrative offices as well as 80 IEP students. All students in the Center are pursuing dual majors, one in their foreign language of choice, and one in their core subject matter.

Flagship Scholars are eligible to apply for Flagship Scholarships, as well as other financial support.

URI Flagship Scholar applications for the 2009-2010 academic year are due December 19, 2008. To obtain an application or more information contact Erin Papa, Coordinator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (401) 874-5566.

http://www.uri.edu/chineseflagship/index.html

Dr. Wayne Wenchao He, Director URI Chinese Flagship Partner Program, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Western Kentucky University (WKU) Chinese Language Flagship Pilot Program

The Western Kentucky University (WKU) Chinese Flagship Pilot Program is an intensive undergraduate four-year course of study that leads to an Honors degree in a home major and to certified proficiency in Chinese. It is the only fully articulated four-year Chinese language program in the state and will offer students from Kentucky and throughout the US an affordable, high-quality undergraduate education that combines the study of Mandarin Chinese with rigorous academics in an engaged Honors community setting.

The WKU Chinese Flagship Pilot Program will be an independent Honors-level certificate program housed in University College, with formal affiliations with the Honors College, Potter College of Arts and Letters, and the International Office.

Eligibility

The program is intended for strongly motivated students who are interested in developing a high level of proficiency in Mandarin Chinese that will complement their professional and academic training in any of a diverse range of career fields. Flagship Scholars come from diverse backgrounds and can enroll in a variety of colleges and majors at WKU, including business, pre-med, communication sciences and disorders, the visual arts, political science, etc.  The goal of the program is to help students acquire a high level of language ability in Chinese, integrated with specialized expertise within their majors and professions.  This combination is achieved through courses in the major that are taught in Chinese, specialized language classes, and Chinese language mentors.  Finally, students have the option of one-on-one mentoring, if no advanced content classes in Chinese are offered in their major.

No prior Chinese language experience is required, but students must commit to the intensive study of Chinese for the duration of their degree program at WKU.  Students must also commit to a year of study and professional internship in Nanjing, China; and all students must be admitted to,  or be in good standing in, the Honors College.  For information on the admission process visit the Honors College website at www.wku.edu/honors.

Program Outline

Pre-Flagship Summer Intensive Language Training for students with no Chinese or with beginning (Novice level) Chinese.  Students (entering freshman, transfer, or currently matriculated students) who are accepted into the program will receive full scholarships for an intensive Mandarin language course in the summer term before their first Fall term in the Flagship program.
In years 1-4, students will enroll each year in a minimum of 12 Chinese credits (8 credits in Fall and Spring and 4 credits during Winter term).  These classes will count toward your Honors College credit requirements.

Fall and Spring Semester Intensive Chinese Course Offerings

Each year, students will take eight credits of intensive Chinese language classes (101 FLI, 102 FLI; 201 FLI, 202 FLI; 301 FLI, 302 FLI; AND 401 FLI, 402 FLI) during the fall and spring semesters.  These courses will provide a minimum of six contact hours of instruction per week.

Winter Language Practicum in China

Additionally, each year between the fall and spring semester, students will participate in an intensive four-week Winter Language Practicum in China during WKU’s winter term.   This immersion overseas language program will allow students to engage authentically with the culture and language from the outset. Financial support for this program is available to all Flagship students through the generous support of the Honors College and the Office of Internationalization.

Capstone Year in China

All students graduating in this program will complete a capstone year of study at Nanjing University and an internship experience in China. The timing of the Capstone year is determined by each student’s language proficiency and academic major.  Staff and faculty from the Honors College, the WKU Chinese Flagship, the Office of Scholar Development, and the Study Abroad office are available to provide guidance and personalized advising to students. While at Nanjing, they complete courses in their major and work individually with native-speaking tutors. Immediately following the semester in Nanjing, scholars complete professional internships at various locations in China.  WKU Flagship Scholars have both a thesis and non-thesis option. Flagship Scholars are expected to test at III on the ILR or Superior on the ACTFL scale upon graduation.  Students who have completed all program requirements and achieve a level III or Superior will be certified by The Language Flagship program.

Contact: Craig Cobane This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 270-745-2081
Website:  http://www.wku.edu/chineseflagship/

Arizona State University Pilot Flagship/ROTC Program

The Chinese Flagship/ROTC initiative at Arizona State University offers a rigorous, content-based program of study in Chinese language and culture for highly-motivated ROTC undergraduate students of all majors to achieve Superior level proficiency in Chinese.

The program requirements consist of both domestic and overseas components:

Domestic Requirements

Chinese Flagship/ROTC students will take a variety of classes designed to increase language proficiency and cultural competency. The courses include:

• CHI 380
• CHI 307 & 308
• CHI 394
• CHI 407 & 408
• CHI 499 - Writing Module
• CHI 499 - Cross Cultural Communication
• Elective - Content Course
• Elective - Content Course

Overseas Requirements

Chinese Flagship/ROTC students must be at an advanced level of proficiency prior to applying for the Capstone year. During the capstone year, students will direct enroll in courses at Nanjing University and complete a 4-6 month internship in their field in China. Students will enroll in the following courses during the Capstone Year

• Advanced Writing
• Advanced Media
• Elective - Major Course 1
• Elective - Major Course 2
• Elective - Major Course 3 (Optional)
• SLC 484 - Internship
• SLC 498 - Capstone (online)

The Arizona State University curriculum is designed to provide students with maximum flexibility in meeting these requirements while remaining engaged in ROTC training.

In addition to meeting core course requirements, Chinese Flagship/ROTC students participate in extra-curricular activities on campus such as one-on-one tutoring, Chinese Language Flagship Student Group activities, lectures, movie screenings, and Chinese related events.

Eligibility

The program welcomes applications from highly-motivated undergraduates who seek to achieve professional-level proficiency in Chinese. Students from all majors and at all levels of proficiency in Chinese are encouraged to apply.  Specific eligibility requirements are:

• Commitment to attaining a superior level of Chinese
• A minimum 3.25 G.P.A.
• Accepted Arizona State University Student

Applications

Applications for the Chinese Flagship/ROTC Program are accepted annually, and students must be accepted both by The Language Flagship and by Arizona State University. Applications are due on December 1^st for priority consideration.

Contact

For further information, please contact Mia Segura, Program Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (480) 965-9221

Interested non-Arizona State University students should contact Mia Segura, Program Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (480) 965-9221

Website: http://chineseflagship.asu.edu/

North Georgia College and State University Pilot Flagship/ROTC Program

The North Georgia College and State University Pilot Flagship/ROTC Program will provide intensive Chinese language education in conjunction with students planned ROTC program requirements.  More information on this program is coming soon.

Contact

For further information, please contact: T. Christopher Jespersen, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 706-864-1771

Georgia Institute of Technology Pilot Flagship/ROTC Program

The Chinese Flagship/ROTC initiative at the Georgia Institute of Technology offers a rigorous, content-based program of study in Chinese language and culture for highly-motivated ROTC undergraduate students of all majors to achieve superior level proficiency in Chinese.

Georgia Tech is committed to providing multiple methods to foster learning by:

• Adapting our existing curriculum to mesh with Flagship ROTC students’ training and academic schedules
• Furnishing one-on-one tutoring and language partners; and
• Letting students check out available electronic equipment.

Students can engage themselves in learner-centered, online or conventional language training (CHIN1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002) followed by higher level content courses. Course contents, as well as schedules, can easily be adjusted for ROTC students by our online course development team.

The program requirements consist of both domestic and overseas components:

Domestic Requirements

Chinese Flagship/ROTC students will participate in at least 2 hours per week of one-on-one tutoring and language immersion study, and will take the following Chinese Flagship courses:

• CHIN 1011, 1012 – Accelerated Elementary Chinese I & II
• CHIN 2011, 2012 – Accelerated Intermediate Chinese I & II
• CHIN 3003 – Intermediate Chinese III
• CHIN 3004 – Advanced Chinese I
• CHIN 3010 – Approaching Fluency
• CHIN 4003 – Advanced Chinese II Contemporary China
• CHIN 4004 - Advanced Chinese III Contemporary China
• CHIN 4006 – Intercultural Communication
• CHIN 4010 – Approaching Literacy
• CHIN 4021 – Language, Music and Culture
• CHIN 4031 – Chinese – Language Cinema
• CHIN 4813 – Language Across Curriculum
• CHIN 4500 – China Intercultural Seminar (Capstone)
• CHIN 4699 – Undergraduate Research
• CHIN 4901 – Special Topics

Students are also encouraged to elect appropriate courses from History, Technology & Science (HTS), and International Affairs (INTA) if they can fit them in.

Overseas Requirements

• Minimum language requirement: Intermediate level of Chinese proficiency.
• After successfully completing the Intermediate-High level, either at Georgia Tech or an equivalent program, students will go on to summer study abroad. In addition to the existing summer program, we will design a new program for Flagship ROTC students to study in, and travel to, three to five cities of geo-political and strategic significance in Chinese history and in Sino-American relations.
• Minimum of 8 weeks summer study in China at the secondary level or above including all of  the following courses:
  • CHIN 3691 – Chinese for Current Events
  • CHIN 3692 – Business Chinese
  • CHIN 3693 – Conversation Practicum
  • CHIN 3813 – Economic Development and Sustainability in China
• Prior to participation in the academic year long overseas Chinese Flagship/ROTC Program, students must achieve at least Advanced level of Chinese proficiency.
• Academic yearlong Overseas Chinese Flagship/ROTC Program at Nanjing University: All students must complete a year of study at Nanjing University. The timing of the Capstone year can be determined by a student’s language proficiency, ROTC schedules, and academic major. Staff and faculty from the Chinese Flagship ROTC, the ROTC Headquarter, the Office of International Education, and the Study Abroad Committee will provide guidance and personalized advising to students.

The Georgia Institute of Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with maximum flexibility in meeting these requirements while remaining engaged in ROTC training.

In addition to meeting core course requirements, Chinese Flagship/ROTC students participate in co-and-extra-curricular activities on campus such as China events, Chinese table, and Chinese Students Association activities.

Eligibility

The program welcomes applications from highly-motivated undergraduates from all majors and at all levels of language proficiency who seek to achieve professional-level competence in Chinese. The first year develops requisite language proficiency which students must successfully achieve to qualify for the Flagship ROTC program.

Applications

Applications for the Chinese Flagship/ROTC Program are accepted biannually. Students must be accepted both by The Language Flagship and by the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Xiaoliang Li, Associate Professor of Chinese, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 404.894.7327

Dr. Jin Liu, Assistant Professor of Chinese, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 404.385.0194