Chinese Language Flagship Program

Curriculum

Curriculum Sheets
Course Descriptions
Learning Outcomes

In the URI Chinese Language Flagship Program, we have a flexible curriculum that can accommodate any Chinese proficiency level, whether you’re a heritage speaker, a long-time student of Chinese, or a student with little or no background in Mandarin. For students with background in Chinese, there will be an interview in Mandarin during the application process for class placement purposes.  Below is a general outline of what new students can expect their Flagship curriculum to look like based on their background in Mandarin Chinese.

You may begin the program at any level. If you have studied Chinese previously or are a heritage speaker of Chinese, your proficiency will be assessed in order to place you into the appropriate course upon admission to the program.

Year 1 Start Track

Students with no background in Chinese start their Flagship career by taking first year Chinese classes.

Year
Fall Semester
J-Term
Spring Semester
Summer
Year 1
CHN 111
3-week immersion in China (optional)
CHN 112
8-week domestic immersion (mandatory）
CHN 211 & CHN 212
Year 2
CHN 311
Open J-Term
CHN 312
8-week international immersion (mandatory)
Year 3
CHN 411
Capstone Application Prep (if applying to Capstone for Year 4)
CHN 412
Open summer
Year 4
 Capstone Year
Capstone Application Prep (if applying to Capstone for Year 5)
 Capstone Year
Open summer OR graduation
Year 5
Capstone Year (if not attended in Year 4)
Capstone Year
Capstone Year (if not attended in Year 4)
August graduation

Year 1.5 Start Track

Students with a brief background in Chinese start their Flagship career by taking our unique CHN 113 class.

Year
Fall Semester
J-Term
Spring Semester
Summer
Year 1
CHN 211
3-week immersion (optional)
CHN 212
8-week domestic or international immersion (highly suggested)
Year 2
CHN 311
Open J-Term
CHN 312
8-week international immersion (mandatory)
Year 3
CHN 411
Capstone Application Prep (if applying to Capstone for Year 4)
CHN 412
Open summer
Year 4
Capstone Year
Capstone Application Prep (if applying to Capstone for Year 5)
Capstone Year
Open summer OR graduation
Year 5
Capstone Year (if not attended in Year 4)
Capstone Year
Capstone Year (if not attended in Year 4)
August graduation

 

Year 2 Start Track

Students with significant Chinese language background, such as students who have spent time abroad or who are heritage speakers, often start their Flagship career by taking second-year Flagship classes. 

Year
Fall Semester
J-Term
Spring Semester
Summer
Year 1
CHN 311
3-week immersion (optional)
CHN 312
8-week domestic or international immersion (mandatory)
Year 2
CHN 411
Open J-Term
CHN 412
Open Summer
Year 3
400-level Chinese courses
Capstone Application Prep (if applying to Capstone for Year 4)
400-level Chinese courses
Open summer
Year 4
400-level Chinese courses OR Capstone Year
Capstone Application Prep (if applying to Capstone for Year 5)
400-level Chinese courses OR Capstone Year
Open summer OR graduation
Year 5
Capstone Year (if not attended in Year 4)
Capstone Year
Capstone Year (if not attended in Year 4)
August graduation

 

One-Summer Track

The average Flagship student studies during two summers throughout Flagship, but the occasional student has found that domestic summer study (between CHN 112 and CHN 215) is not feasible for them. With explicit permission, these students take the “one-summer track.”  

Year
Fall Semester
J-Term
Spring Semester
Summer
Year 1
CHN 111
3-week immersion (optional)
CHN 112
Open Summer
Year 2
CHN 211
Open J-Term
CHN 212
8-week domestic or international immersion (highly suggested)
Year 3
CHN 311
Open J-Term
CHN 312
8-week international immersion (mandatory)
Year 4
CHN 411
Capstone Application Prep
CHN 412
Open summer
Year 5
Capstone Year 
Capstone Year
Capstone Year 
August graduation