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What is the Early Track?
The Early Track is for students with beginning-to-intermediate language abilities, i.e. Chinese 102 level. It is designed as a spring board towards the Advanced Track. Applications are available during fall and winter semesters.
Students participating in the Early Flagship Program are introduced to Flagship methods and principles while receiving dedicated advisement and tutoring with their regular Chinese studies. This special training helps prepare participants for the Advanced Flagship Program.
Who should apply?
- Nov 20 Early Track applications due for Winter ‘13
- Oct 20 Advanced Track Applications Due for Winter ‘13
- March 10 Early Track Applications due for Fall ‘13
- Jan 20 Advanced Track Applications Due for Fall ‘13
Candidates for the Early Flagship program should show promise as language learners through at least a first semester of Chinese language, student should have a solid general academic record, and have a clear goal to use Chinese professionally in the future. Candidates need to be recommended by a Chinese teacher to be considered.
Candidates for the Advance Flagship program should have a well developed sense of their career goals and have done a substantial part of a major other than Chinese. They may or may not be Chinese majors or minors, but should have studied at least three semesters of Chinese at the time of application, which would indicate at least an intermediate-high rating on the ACTFL scale. In addition, students should have a strong general academic background (minimum 3.3 GPA) and evidence of a strong work ethic.
Program Features
- Hands-on sessions in our exclusive tutorial lab.
- Experienced, friendly, expert faculty.
- Advanced Flagship student mentoring.
- Individualized Chinese study focused on your chosen major.
- Guided professional presentations in Chinese.
- Excursions, activities, festivals, parties, and events hosted by the BYU Chinese Flagship Program.
Early Flagship Program Requirements
The following are required for Early Flagship students:
- Enrollment in a 1 credit hour course (Chinese 490R), with the following requirements:
- Completion of a 5-6 page culture project that addresses a specific culture topic
- Oral presentation of the culture project
- Chinese summary and lexicon of the culture project (appropriate to level of Chinese)
- Statement of intent to pursue formal admission to the Chinese Flagship Advanced Program.
- Regular Chinese proficiency testing and evaluation.
- Attendance at all formal Flagship presentations, with reflection assignments
Funding
Students accepted into the Chinese Flagship Program will be eligible for some support through the Chinese Flagship Center. Students are strongly encouraged to seek outside funding sources through private donors or scholarships to support their domestic and/or overseas component of the program.More Info
How do I apply?
Applicants should submit the following:
- Online Application - Upon receipt of the application packet, the Flagship Center will schedule oral Chinese interviews and assessment tests.
- College transcript
- Statement of intent - The statement should convincingly address the applicant's desire to participate and how the Early Flagship track is especially suited to enhance their international career goals.
- One academic letter of reccomendation - The Letter should review the applicant's Chinese language proficiency and suitability for the program
