Curriculum Overview
Students enroll each year in a minimum of 8 Chinese credits (Fall and Spring). Summer or Winter term domestic or international programs can add an additional 3-8 credit hours. Classes meet five days per week (seminar + drill/lab) during the regular semester. Students also receive weekly one-on-one tutoring with native speakers. All Chinese Flagship courses count toward Honors College credit requirements.
Students enroll in courses based on proficiency level; therefore it is possible to start the program at any level below. Anyone joining the program with prior Chinese language coursework will be tested and placed in the appropriate course. Students in the program will be assessed each semester on progress with the language, and may complete the equivalency of semester courses below through Summer term domestic or international Chinese immersion programs. Due to the nature of the program, each student’s Flagship coursework timeline may look different. Summer or Winter term immersion programs can boost a student’s proficiency in a short period of time. All students are encouraged to participate in these immersive experiences for additional cultural and linguistic proficiency during the Summer and Winter terms.
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Year One |
CHNF 101: Intensive Elementary Chinese I CHNF 102: Intensive Elementary Chinese II |
Domestic summer programs suggested; may be able to skip ahead a year depending on proficiency gained during intensive summer program. |
Suggested proficiency at end of the first year: Novice Mid/High |
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Year Two |
CHNF 201: Intensive Intermediate Chinese I CHNF 202: Intensive Intermediate Chinese II |
Overseas summer programs suggested; may be able to skip ahead a year depending on proficiency gained during intensive summer program. |
Suggested proficiency at end of the second year: Intermediate Mid |
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Year Three |
CHNF 301: Intensive Advanced Chinese I CHNF 302: Intensive Advanced Chinese II |
Suggested internship opportunities related to students' majors. |
Suggested proficiency at end of the third year: Advanced Low |
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Year Four |
CHNF 420: Media Chinese CHFN 450: Classical Chinese CHNF 430: Chinese Culture CHNF 440: Chinese Tradition |
All students must take Media Chinese, Classical Chinese, and either Chinese Culture or Chinese Tradition to qualify for the Capstone Year. Students receive additional Domain-specific tutoring at this level, as well as attend a Capstone Year application workshop and orientation.
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Suggested proficiency at end of the fourth year: Advanced High |
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Year |
Capstone Year |
Once students have reached at least the Advanced-Mid level of proficiency, they may apply for the Capstone Year in Taipei, Taiwan, or in Monterey, California. The capstone year, which is the fifth year of the program, is split into two halves: one semester of coursework at a Taiwanese university and one semester of an internship with a local company, providing invaluable experience in a real-world Chinese-speaking environment. |
Suggested proficiency at end of the fifth year: Superior |
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