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Arizona State University Partner Program Arizona State University Partner Program The ASU Chinese Language Flagship Partner Program is an undergraduate program designed for upper-intermediate to advanced Mandarin language learners who seek to achieve superior language proficiency while pursuing degrees in the academic major of their choice. This innovative multi-year, honors-level 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 only 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. Road MapFlagship BoundSuccessful 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. Phase 1: Pre-FlagshipParticipation in ASU's intensive summer program at Sichuan University or through an approved program such as Middlebury, ACC, 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 work on their language skills. Phase 2After 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 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 the intensive language program at Qingdao University, ACC or IUP. 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 in Phase 3.Phase 3During the fall semester after their study in Qingdao, 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 Two or three 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:
Phase 4 (Capstone Year)Students may participate in a pre-capstone summer course in Qingdao or begin the year with an academic program through the Nanjing Flagship Center at Nanjing University. The Qingdao Flagship Center will oversee the structured internship. Eligibility Requirements for Flagship at ASU:Qualified students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
http://chineseflagship.asu.edu/ Contact: Madeline Spring, Director ASU Chinese Flagship Partner Program, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Brigham Young UniversityThe Chinese Flagship Program at Brigham Young University (BYU-CFP) is aimed at upper-intermediate and advanced speakers of Mandarin who have specific goals to gain professional language and work in a China-related career. Successful applicants come from numerous majors, including engineering, business, sciences, journalism, pre-law, pre-med, international relations and economics. It is embedded in one of the largest undergraduate Chinese programs in the US, with Chinese language enrollments at BYU exceeding 600 per semester. 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 undergraduates and post-baccalaureate 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. Depending on prior background, participants may enter one of three tracks: Junior Track (3 years): For intermediate/intermediate-high language level students who still have substantial major work to do and still need to complete upper-level general Chinese training (e.g., Media Chinese, literary Chinese, and literature survey). Restricted to matriculated BYU students. Senior Track (2 years): For candidates who are at the advanced-high to advanced level proficiency, and who have completed upper-division language courses. The focus for senior track is on advanced/superior rhetorical skills and specialty language. Fast Track (1 year): For candidates entering at the advanced-high/superior proficiency level and have already had upper level cultural and linguistic training. This track is ideal for at-large candidates who have done other substantial study outside of BYU. 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 (post-BA students). NSEP funding is specifically targeted to those interested in the US government sector and has a service requirement attached. http://chineseflagship.byu.edu/ Indiana University Chinese Flagship Partner ProgramThe Indiana University Chinese Flagship Partner Program is a pioneering, comprehensive, and intensive program that provides a great opportunity for students planning for professional careers in business, law, policy, and academia 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 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 2. Advanced Culture Courses Courses which may be offered include:
3. Overseas Study 4. Internship 5. Professional Connections Contact: Ohio State University and Ohio Public Schools
As the original program within the OSU Chinese Flagship center, the Post-BA program provides to Flagship Scholars and Fellows who already have a baccalaureate degree the training to achieve superior language proficiency in 1 1/2 to 2 years. To be considered for admission, applicants must demonstrate a minimum ILR level 2 in Mandarin Chinese. Qualified candidates who test just below that level are asked to attend the summer program in Qingdao China, where a course specially designed for them will be held. Further admission criteria are:
Upon the completion of the training, students have the option of earning a master's in East Asian Languages and Literatures provided that they: 1) successfully complete of all program components; 2) obtain an ILR level 3 or ACTFL “superior” in Mandarin Chinese; and 3) complete and publicly defend a research project or thesis using Mandarin. Some differences between the Chinese Flagship and other language programs include:
National recruitment efforts bring the OSU Chinese Flagship a very diverse student group: they have 26 graduate students from over 15 states with over 19 undergraduate majors. OSU Chinese Flagship students are regularly achieve unprecedented levels of performances:
In addition to the Flagship Fellowship, OSU Chinese Flagship also helps students to seek support from various sources. Funding opportunities for previous students include graduate research assistantships, teaching assistantships in the Chinese program of the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL), Foreign Language Area Study Scholarships (FLAS), OSU Flagship stipends, and various smaller awards. Undergraduate and Combined degree program Designed as the next generation of university Chinese language instruction, the combined degree program accepts learners who have achieved ILR 2 /ACTFL “superior” proficiency either prior to matriculation or during their undergraduate career. This leads them to domain-specific superior-level proficiency and expertise. The combined degree program is, in many ways, similar to Ohio State’s nationally-recognized athletic programs:
Graduates will be recruited by top employers in the United States and internationally, including the federal government, Fortune 500 companies, and top research institutions. A key feature of the combined degree Chinese Flagship program is that the second bachelor’s degree is integrated with the Chinese curriculum. Beginning in their junior year of college, learners take domain tutorial courses in which native Chinese experts guide them through what constitutes expert knowledge in the Chinese world of their second major. For instance, learners double majoring in Chinese and materials science would be paired with a Chinese materials scientist residing in Columbus. That Chinese “domain tutor” helps the learner find and navigate respected publications in the field, produce and give field-appropriate presentations, identify and pursue opportunities within the most respected organizations/firms in the field both in the United States and China. The combined degree program includes three summer study abroad experiences in Qingdao, China and a final academic year in-country, during which learners pursue internships in the field of their second major. Upon completing their fifth-year internship, learners write and present a Chinese language thesis on a topic in their field. Learners who successfully demonstrate proficiency of ILR 3 or above are awarded a degree. Chinese Flagship K-12 Program The OSU K-12 Chinese Flagship Program aims to build the infrastructure for Ohio schools to establish successful language programs leading to solid communication skills in Mandarin Chinese. The program is developing partnerships in Ohio and beyond to achieve objectives that include the following:
The OSU K-12 Chinese Flagship Program is interested in supporting any school in Ohio that is operating or plans to start a Chinese language program. It is building partnerships with three schools in the 2007-08 school year to create pilot programs in Ohio, and then expanding to more schools in the following years. Ultimately, The OSU K-12 Chinese Flagship Programs wants to see more Ohio students to be proficient in Chinese language and knowledgeable about Chinese culture. This will not only broaden students’ career possibilities and benefit Ohio’s economy, but also improve national security and international relations. http://chineseflagship.osu.edu/ San Francisco State University Chinese Flagship Partner ProgramThe 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:
Eligibility Program Description
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 Contact University of Mississippi
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 University of Oregon and Portland Public Schools
Portland Public Schools serves two primary populations of Chinese languages learners: immersion students and heritage speakers. Immersion students follow the standard district curriculum, but receive at least half of their academic instruction in Chinese. Heritage speakers maintain and enhance their abilities through the World Languages Academy at Franklin High School. The University of Oregon accepts applications for its four-year, undergraduate honors-level Flagship program from students all over the country, not just Portland, who meet rigorous entrance requirements including:
Qualified students receive generous scholarships and extensive academic support while taking at least one regular academic course taught in Chinese per term. During their junior year, Flagship scholars attend Nanjing University, directly enrolling in academic courses with Chinese students. Seniors write an undergraduate honors thesis in Chinese to showcase their mastery of research skills and formal academic Chinese language skills. Oregon Flagship Scholars are among the most distinguished students at the University, and many are first-generation college students. Generous scholarship support from private donors, the UO scholarship fund, and The Language Flagship makes it possible for students of all economic backgrounds to participate and benefit from the program. UO encourages applications from students with excellent Chinese skills and exemplary academic records. If interested, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or to visit the Web site at http://casls.uoregon.edu/flagship/. http://casls.uoregon.edu/flagship/ University of Rhode IslandThe 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 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 John Grandin, Director URI Chinese Flagship Partner Program, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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The OSU Chinese Flagship Center is an innovative partnership between the federal government, education, and business. This program is designed to train young Americans to be global professionals with domain-specific superior skills in Mandarin Chinese. Beginning in 2005 as a post-BA program, it has grown into an extensive program with specific programs in K-12, undergraduate, combined BS/BA and MA degree programs, and an overseas center in Qingdao China. 
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. 
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 coupled with the academic background needed to thrive in a global society. More than a language program, the Oregon Chinese Flagship provides academic and professional training as well as real-life experiences to create global professionals with the cultural, academic, and linguistic tools to manage the US-China relationship in the twenty-first century. The final result is a cadre of global professionals with diverse academic and professional degrees and superior proficiency in Chinese. 