Chinese Flagship Program 中文领航
Chinese Flagship Program at Western Kentucky University
What is The Language Flagship?
The Language Flagship is a Department of War initiative designed to graduate a new generation of Global Professionals who possess professional-level proficiency in languages vital to U.S. national security. Its mission is to advance the instruction and acquisition of critical languages while preparing students with the linguistic and cultural expertise necessary for careers within the national security sector.
The Language Flagship experience includes:
- Pursue any major(s)
- Gain professional-level proficiency in a critical language
- Instant community on-campus
- Cultural immersion activities
- Individualized language tutoring/language partners
- Summer immersion opportunities
- Overseas Capstone Year (homestay or local roommate experience, direct enrollment in courses, cultural immersion, and complete professional internship)
- Become a Global Professional
- Alumni networking opportunities
Eligibility and Application
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Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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No prior knowledge of Chinese required.
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Compatible with most majors.
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Expected to show a strong commitment to intensive Chinese study throughout their WKU degree.
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Students must complete a Capstone Year in Taipei, Taiwan, or Monterey, California to graduate from the Flagship Program.
Before submitting your application to the WKU Chinese Flagship Program, please ensure that you have already applied to WKU.
We strongly encourage all Flagship students to apply to the Honors College to access additional scholarship opportunities.
- 270-745-2118
- chineseflagship@wku.edu
Chinese Flagship
Honors College International Center, 2039
1906 College Heights Blvd. #31082,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1082Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
(Closed on Holidays)
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