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OSU Chinese Flagship Overseas Programs

The Ohio State University offers intensive language study in China through the Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures' Summer Programs in the East Asian Concentration (SPEAC) overseas component, delivered through the OSU Qingdao Center. Study in China is an important part of preparing Americans to successfully participate in Chinese work environments and to test at the highest levels of proficiency. The Qingdao Center does this by creating opportunities for students of Chinese language and culture to be directly engaged in Chinese society and providing the instructional support for successfully negotiating these engagements.

In addition to coursework focused on putting fundamental language and culture knowledge into practice, the summer program requires self-managed study and the willingness to work outside your comfort zone.

Ohio State offers intensive language programs at college levels 2-6 (click here for details). Each succeeding level offers ability-appropriate opportunities to interact with the local community. Beyond Level 6, OSU’s Global Professional Service Corps (GPS Corps) arranges internships for superior-level Chinese speakers at a Chinese company, agency, or organization for 3-6 months. To learn more about the GPS Corps, click here.

If your goal is the ability to function independently in Chinese society, you will succeed in and appreciate courses offered by the Qingdao Center.

K12 Program

The K-12 Program partners with elementary and secondary schools throughout Ohio and the Midwest to establish effective Chinese language programs. We provide assistance with curriculum development, teacher training, and technology support.

Undergraduate

The Undergraduate Program trains beginning and intermediate students to achieve an advanced level of linguistic and cultural expertise in as little as four years. It is possible to earn a combined Bachelor's and Master's degree with only one additional year of coursework.

Graduate Program

Designed for students with advanced language proficiency, the Graduate Program leads to a Master of Arts in East Asian Languages and Literatures with a concentration in Advanced Chinese Language and Culture.

Overseas Center

The Flagship China center, located in Qingdao, China, offers Summer Quarter immersion programs for undergraduate and graduate students, and operates the Flagship Internship Program. Multiple levels of study are available from high beginner through advanced.