The Flagship program is designed to be flexible and responsive to the kind of varied backgrounds that students seek. However, most students will participate in a two-year curriculum as outlined below.

Students may enter at the second semester of the first year, or even into an intensive summer block before leaving for China. It is sometimes possible for promising students with only a slight deficiency to begin the program in the summer prior to typical fall entry point so as to be prepared for the program. The modularization of the curriculum and the individualized nature of the instruction allows for flexibility in meeting the needs of participants.

BYU Chinese Flagship Curriculum
It is possible to use the Chinese Flagship Curriculum to complete a Chinese Minor. Please see the Chinese Minor Requirements for full details.

Prerequisities: Chinese 301, Chinese 302 (Third Year Chinese) – required for Chinese Minor

Requirements: 8 total classes: Chinese Flagship 311R (2 semesters), Chinese Flagship 490R (2 semesters), 4 Chinese electives

Core Classes
Chinese 311R (2 credit hours) Flagship only: Advanced conversation, emphasis on sophistication of speech

Chinese 490R (4 credit hours) Flagship only: Individual study in Chinese. Assignments to fit the individual needs of the student.

Electives (Select four out of the following):
Chinese 321, Chinese 322, Chinese 343, Chinese 344, Chinese 443, Chinese 444, Chinese 441 – required for Chinese Minor

*At least 2 electives must be completed before beginning the Flagship Program.
**All electives must be completed before beginning the Flagship Program.