PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Laying the Foundation
Beginner: CHN 101 – 202

Students start at whatever level is appropriate for them, as determined by the departmental placement test and discussion with the Flagship Director. Students accelerate their learning by participating in the tutoring program and in summer programs. Scholarships are available to help offset the cost of summer study and travel.

Expanding Your Skills
Advanced: CHN 301 – 402

Students start at whatever level is appropriate for them, as determined by the departmental placement test and discussion with the Flagship Director. Students accelerate their learning by participating in the tutoring program and in summer programs. Scholarships are available to help offset the cost of summer study and travel.

Developing Professional Communication
Pre-Capstone

Students develop professional, academic, and formal language skills while expanding their knowledge of Chinese culture. Students continue to participate in the tutoring program, but focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities related to their own fields of study. During this level, students apply to the Overseas or Domestic Capstone Year.

Applying Your Knowledge
Overseas or Domestic Capstone Year

Students spend one year at either host institution in China (TBA) or National Yang-Ming University or attend the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. They take high level language courses at the Flagship Center and directly enroll in courses in their fields. All students also complete an internship relevant to their own career goals. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of this program.

CAPSTONE YEAR

During the Overseas Capstone Year in China or Taiwan, you’ll take 2-3 language classes at the Flagship Center, as well as 1-3 classes in your field at host institution in China (TBA) or National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) and complete an internship that makes use of your Chinese language skills. Note: NYMU accepts applicants for both Fall and Spring semester. There is also a Domestic Capstone Year in Monterey, California. Our staff can tell you more about this exciting new option at the Defense Language Institute. Capstone Year Scholarships: Flagship scholarship opportunities are available to Flagship students in good standing who have been accepted to the Overseas or Domestic Capstone Year. Flagship scholarships are just one possibility for students. Everyone is strongly encouraged to pursue other scholarship opportunities.

SUMMER PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Accelerate your language learning progress with intensive summer programs! The programs below are approved Flagship programs because they will cover one academic year of Chinese. Most students attend these programs for the equivalent of CHN 201 &202 or 301&302, 401&402) In general, at these programs, you’ll live with other learners of Chinese from Flagship programs around the nation, take classes, have tutoring sessions, and participate in cultural activities.

Summer Programs

Flagship scholarship may be applied to these summer programs.

Summer Program Scholarships:

Flagship scholarship opportunities are available to Flagship students in good standing. Applications open in March and decisions are generally made during finals week. Flagship scholarships are just one possibility for students! Everyone is strongly encouraged to pursue other scholarship opportunities listed here: