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12/09/2019
Wednesday, December 4th
U of M performance event “The Classical Chinese Heritage: A Cross-Cultural Journey,”
https://mailchi.mp/8c85da28f469/chinese-movie-night-4007859?e=a42502da93
https://cla.umn.edu/chinese-flagship
Meet Chinese Flagship Student Madeline
Meet Chinese Flagship Student Madeline
Chinese Flagship Students Study Abroad
Chinese Flagship Students Study Abroad
The Language Flagship: Chinese (646)
The Language Flagship: Chinese (646)
More than two hundred students from Minnesota’s graduating class of 2015/16 were the first to be awarded a diploma with a new and very special level of recognition—for their bilingual or multilingual achievement. Students who have earned bilingual and multilingual seals are the only students in the nation to earn college semester credit at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) for their achievement in a language other than English. The seals enacted in 2015, also enable students earning world language proficiency certificates to earn college semester credit at MnSCU institutions. Almost 600 students earned world language proficiency certificates in 2015.
Students earned seals and certificates for Arabic, Chinese, Finnish, French, German, Hmong, Japanese, Oromo, Russian Somali, Spanish and Tamil. Read more in the July 1 post on the Minnesota Department of Education BloggED website.
The Overseas Chinese Flagship Program: Internships
The Overseas Chinese Flagship Program: Internships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G8fJu68xyg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roQQgAJhJe0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joFQHCx6coU
IU Chinese Flagship Program (2014)
Eligibility Requirements:
full-time University of Minnesota student in academic good standing
US citizen or permanent resident
three semesters (or equivalent) of Chinese language study in the Department of Asian Languages and Literatures (ALL)
Is Chinese Flagship for me?
Is Chinese Flagship for me?
Yes. We welcome undergraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. Flagship students develop their Chinese proficiency in four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You will learn how your chosen profession and Chinese training can work together to further your international career. For example, students interested in law need especially advanced Chinese reading skills, and those working in social services will need especially strong spoken language skills.
Whatever your plans may be, we recommend that you begin your studies in Chinese as early as possible, even if you're still in high school. Please contact us for information about college preparations.
The University of Minnesota has been awarded the prestigious Chinese Flagship status, one of twelve in the nation. The Chinese Flagship program is based in the Department of Asian Languages and Literatures, but is available to any University of Minnesota undergraduate student studying Chinese. This is a rigorous program for students with a strong commitment to combine Chinese with their major field of study. We are training the nation’s most qualified students in professional Chinese.
For more information contact us in 220D Folwell Hall, chnflag.umn.edu, or 612-624-1580 (Liu Jiang, Associate Director).
Director, Joseph R. Allen
Associate Director, Liu Jiang
Chinese Language Director, Wang Ling
Adviser, Angie Rivera-Sturtevant
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for me to join the Chinese Flagship at the University of Minnesota?
You belong to an elite, federally-funded program that trains students to attain the highest professional level of Chinese language. This language training is combined with other forms of cultural literacy to prepare you to work within a Chinese language environment as a successful professional.
How do I become part of the Chinese Flagship program?
After you have completed three semesters (or equivalent) of Chinese language study, you apply to the program. At that time your Chinese language and overall academic achievement are assessed. We look at your academic record, the results of tests, and interviews. You also write a short description of your commitment to these professional plans and the Flagship training.
What is the relationship between my major and the Chinese Flagship program?
You can major in any field you wish, in any college at the university. Our Chinese Flagship Adviser will work with you and with your major adviser to make sure you finish your course of study and the Flagship program in a timely manner. In other words, you will complete your major and be fluent in Chinese, with special emphasis on fluency related to your major.
What do I have to do to successfully complete the Chinese Flagship program?
To complete the Flagship program you have to finish the Capstone Year of study, which includes completing an internship, in China at one of the two Chinese Flagship universities—Nanjing University or Tianjin Normal University. At the end of that year your Chinese language skills need to be at the LR3 level—also called “Superior.” We will train you in preparation for that success, which usually includes the following:
China/Taiwan study abroad
Fifth level Chinese (CHN 5040)
Literary Chinese (CHN 5211, 5212)
Culture Survey (ALL 3336, 3337)
Directed Conversation (non-credit)
Media Discussion Group (non-credit)
Individual Tutoring in your major (non-credit)
What is the Capstone Year and how do I apply?
When you have reached an advanced level in your Chinese and have a strong portfolio of other training (see the list above), then we work with you to prepare your file to be sent to the national Committee of Chinese Flagship Directors for review. Their role is to review these files twice a year and accept qualified students for the Capstone Year. The Capstone Year is spent studying your major in a Chinese university (regular college classes) and doing an internship in your professional field.
Are there scholarships for the Chinese Flagship students?
Yes, there are some Flagship Scholarships available to provide limited support to offset a portion of the Flagship Program cost for Flagship Undergraduate students. Flagship Scholarships may only be used to support approved summer study and Capstone (overseas academic year) costs. There are also university-based Provost Scholarships for the Chinese Flagship students that can be used at other study abroad programs and during the academic year. These university scholarships are a unique benefit, only available at the University of Minnesota.
What is the relationship between studying in the Chinese Flagship and the Asian Languages and Literatures (ALL) minor and major?
You do not have to be an ALL major to study in the Chinese Flagship, in fact we are interested in wide range of majors. But if you complete the preparation for the Capstone Year (see above), you will have automatically qualified for an ALL minor, at least.
What is the relationship between the Chinese Flagship and the Confucius Institute?
There is no formal relationship between the two programs. However, The Confucius Institute provides study abroad scholarships for which Chinese Flagship students are encouraged to apply.
Is there any commitment to government service, or other obligations, by being in the Chinese Flagship program?
Unless you are in a program like ROTC or have a Boren Scholarship, there are no obligations of this sort, although many Flagship students go into government work after graduating.
Mason Williams, Danshui, Taiwan, Summer 2014
Chinese Flagship Program in U of M
The Department of Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Minnesota has been selected to be the 12th Chinese language department in the nation offering a Chinese Flagship Program. Flagship Program grants are awarded by the Department of Defense and Institute of International Education and provide funds for the training of undergraduate students to attain the highest level of proficiency in Chinese language while pursuing their bachelor degrees. The program includes both home and abroad study, with a capstone year at a Chinese university. The award recognizes the strengths of our Chinese language program and builds on these strengths to create new opportunities for our undergraduate students.
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cla/enews/2014/03/
What is the Chinese language flagship program in colleges?
Chinese (Mandarin) is spoken by over one billion people around the world, roughly ninety percent of those are in Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, and in the Southeast Asian countries. About 70 percent of Chinese people speak Mandarin. The long-term strategic importance of U.S.-China cooperation ensures that this language will remain critical for business and government for theforeseeable future, and career opportunities for experts with Chinese language can be found in almost any field.
The Language Flagship sponsors eleven Chinese Flagship Programs across the U.S.; each offers unique strengths and provides undergraduate students with pathways to professional-level proficiency in Chinese alongside the academic major of their choice. Read more below to select the Chinese Flagship program that will start you on your journey towards becoming a global professional today!
http://thelanguageflagship.org/content/chinese
100,000 Strong Initiative: Student Resources for Studying in China
Any student can potentially be part of 100,000 Strong! The 100,000 Strong Initiative (www.state.gov/100000strong) worksto help educational organizations and institutions increase their funding so that they can offer more opportunities for study abroad, and more financial aid and scholarships to students. There are a wide variety of programs for people who want to study in China, including a number of U.S. Government-sponsoredprograms, as well as scholarships offered by the Chinese government. Students should consult with their local schools, colleges, and universities about the range of opportunities that may be available and explore a variety of resources on funding and programs.
http://www.state.gov/p/eap/rls/2011/177633.htm
OSU Chinese Flagship Program
http://www.chineseflagship.osu.edu/VideoPlaylist/OSU-Students-Engage-Qingdao-Community
Lucas Gellar Chinese Flagship 2007-2009 (The OHIO State University Mid-West Chinese Flagship Program)
http://www.chineseflagship.osu.edu/VideoPlaylist/Lucas-Gellar-Chinese-Flagship-2007-2009
The Nanjing Chinese Flagship Center:
http://chineseflagship.byu.edu/nanjing/
Mandarin Learning Is a Must
Mandarin Learning Is a Must
Learning Mandarin is critical to the educational and economic success of American students.
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