FLCHIN-BA - World Languages: Chinese

By the end of the program, students will demonstrate Advanced Low proficiency in their primary language (Language 1) across both interpersonal and presentational speaking and writing, as defined by ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Proficiency will be measured using the AVANT STAMP 4S assessment, a nationally recognized third-party tool that evaluates all four language skills and provides normed, comparative data across higher education institutions. Students will complete the STAMP 4S in their final year, and at least 80% will score at or above the Advanced Low benchmark in both speaking and writing. Assessment results will be reviewed annually to inform curriculum design, ensure instructional effectiveness, and maintain alignment with national proficiency standards and peer institution performance.

By the end of the program, students will demonstrate at least Intermediate Mid proficiency in their secondary language (Language 2) in both interpretive communication (reading and listening) and basic interpersonal communication, following ACTFL proficiency guidelines. This outcome will be measured using the AVANT STAMP 4S assessment, a nationally normed, third-party tool that enables valid and reliable comparison with peer institutions in higher education. Students will complete the STAMP 4S during their final year, and at least 80% will score at or above the Intermediate Mid benchmark in both interpretive and interpersonal skills. Results will be evaluated annually to guide curricular refinement, enhance instructional support, and ensure alignment with national standards and programmatic goals.

By the end of the program, students will demonstrate the ability to produce cohesive, paragraph-length writing in their primary language (Language 1) that uses complex sentence structures and exhibits a depth of meaning appropriate for academic and professional contexts. Writing should address prompts with clarity and detail, incorporating appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and stylistic control, consistent with Advanced Low proficiency as defined by ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This outcome reflects students' capacity to express and support ideas in writing with increasing sophistication, a critical skill for intercultural communication and career-readiness in multilingual environments.

By the time of graduation, students will demonstrate intercultural competence by critically analyzing and comparing at least two cultural perspectives and related social practices within the communities of their primary or secondary target language. Students will interpret how historical, political, and socioeconomic factors shape the identities, values, and lived experiences of individuals in those communities. This outcome will be assessed through a signature assignment—such as a reflective essay, class presentation, or digital portfolio—customized to each language area but evaluated using a shared, standardized rubric that measures analytical depth, contextual understanding, and comparative insight. The assignment will be completed during the final semester in an advanced upper-division course taught in the primary language.