Overseas Program

Summer Language Programs

The WKU Chinese Language Flagship Program, and the WKU Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning must approve all summer language programs in order for students to receive credit or funding. Not all programs are eligible for Flagship funding, and approved programs are subject to change based on an annual review of programs.

Students may apply for Flagship funding for one domestic summer intensive Chinese program, one international summer intensive program, and the Capstone Year. Funding decisions are based on a combination of merit and availability of funds. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for university and external scholarships to cover any and all expenses associated with a program abroad, especially those who are not eligible for Flagship funding. For assistance with the scholarship application process, all students should work with staff in the Office of Scholar Development.

Sample programs from Summer 2011

• International Programs Approved by Flagship for Funding:
  • Associated Colleges in China (March 1 Application Deadline): http://www.hamilton.edu/china/field-studies/a-fsp-home-page
  • IUP-Inter-University Program for Chinese (Rolling Admission after January 28): http://ieas.berkeley.edu/iup/admissions_deadlines.html
  • Qingdao (February 28 Application Deadline): http://chineseflagship.osu.edu/overseas/summer_language/application.html
  • ICLP—Taiwan (March 31 Application Deadline): http://iclp.ntu.edu.tw/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=4&Itemid=4〈=en
  • Princeton in Beijing (January 31 Application Deadline): http://www.princeton.edu/~pib/aboutpib.html
• Domestic Programs Approved by Flagship for Funding:
  • Indiana Flagship Institute (February 1 Application Deadline): https://www.indiana.edu/~cclp/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=70. Note: This domestic program can be funded in addition to your international summer.
• Additional Programs NOT Available for Funding by Flagship:
  • CIEE-Beijing Intensive Language (March 15 Application Deadline, Extended Application Review on a Space-available Basis): http://www.ciee.org/study/programOverview.aspx?pID=118#1rightForYou
  • CIEE-Shanghai Intensive Language: http://www.ciee.org/study/programOverview.aspx?pID=1861#1rightForYou
    • NOTE: All CIEE programs in China have scholarships available through CIEE (April 1 Scholarship Deadline).
  • Alliance for Global Education, Shanghai (March 1 Application Deadline): http://www.allianceglobaled.org/programs/fudan_intensive_language/
  • International Studies Abroad (ISA), Shanghai (April 25 Application Deadline): http://www.studiesabroad.com/programs/country/china/city/shanghai/
    duration/124/program/216/session/ISHU1111

Winter in China

When possible, the WKU Chinese Language Flagship Program offers a Winter term overseas program during the month of January. Plans for Winter 2012 term are in development-please check back in Fall 2011 for more information.

Past Winter programs have included:

• Four week language practicum or Honors Colloquium in China
• Language, art, culture classes and site visits
• Emphasis on engaging authentically with the culture and language

Capstone Year in China

• Timing of the Capstone Year is determined by each student’s language proficiency and academic major
• All students graduating in this program will spend a semester of study at Nanjing University
• Immediately following the semester in Nanjing, scholars complete professional internships at various locations in China
• Flagship students in good standing with the WKU Honors College and the WKU Chinese Language Flagship Program will receive funding for the Capstone Year. Additional scholarships are available to support the Capstone Year, including the Boren Scholarship.