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The Language Flagship is a groundbreaking effort to change the way Americans think about and learn foreign languages. Here you will find a selection of national media coverage on our programs, language education, and more.
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Video
9/11 Kickstarts Arabic studies: Arabic Flagship Program at the University of Texas (January 28, 2010)
KXAN Austin (TX) News http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/education/9_11-kickstarts-arabic-studies
K-12 Chinese Programs in the State of Ohio (January 12, 2008)
Central 10TV http://wwwphp.10tv.com/vplayer.php?clip=2008_02_12_Chinese_New_Year.wmv
Journal articles
Falsgraf, Carl and Dana S. Bourgerie. “The Language Flagship: Multiple Approaches to Creating Global Professionals.” In U.S.-China Educational Exchange: Perspectives on a Growing Partnership, ed. Shepherd Laughlin, 83-97. New York: Institute of International Education, 2008. 
National Language Educational Policy in the Nation's Interest: Why? How? Who Is Responsible for What?
2007
By Richard Brecht
The Modern Language Journal, 91 (2) , 264-265
News and Magazine articles
2010
United States Subcommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing: Closing the Language Gap: Improving the Federal Government's Foreign Language Capabilities, July 29, 2010
Member Statements:
The Honorable David Chu
Dr. Richard Brecht
Dr. Dan E. Davidson
Parma's Donny Newman is big in China
Cleveland.com
June 20, 2010
http://www.cleveland.com/pdq/index.ssf/2010/06/parmas_donny_newman_is_big_in.html
Government still trying to catch up on language capabilities
The Hill.com
June 12, 2010
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/102833-government-still-trying-to-catch-up-on-foreign-language-capabilities
Global Professionals Should Be Fluent in Multiple Languages
Best Practices in HR
June 4
http://hr.blr.com/newsAlternate.aspx?category=3&topic=43&id=82419
Critically Speaking: U.S. college students demonstrate a growing interest in studying "critical" foreign languages
International Educator
2010 Supplement
http://www.nafsa.org/_/File/_/marapr10_critically_speaking.pdf
U.S. Public Diplomacy Depends on Citizens Learning Other Languages
International Educator
May/June 2010
http://www.nafsa.org/_/File/_/mayjun10_frontlines.pdf
An Interview with Professor Amy Weinberg: Learning Other Languages
educationnews.org
May 14, 2010
http://www.educationnews.org/commentaries/opinions_on_education/91103.html/
California Language Raodmap Summit
Language Magazine
May 10, 2010
http://languagemagazine.com/?p=1140
Promoting Chinese Language in Portland Schools
Mayor Sam Adams Portland Online
April 30, 2010
http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/?a=298812&c=51108
Farsi fluency sought, but classes must fill in for immersion method
The Washington Post
April 26, 2010
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/25/AR2010042503176.html
Critically Speaking: U.S. college students demonstrate a growing interest in studying "critical" foreign languages
International Educator
2010 Supplement
http://www.nafsa.org/_/File/_/marapr10_critically_speaking.pdf
Despite Need, Bilingual U.S. Workforce Not Likely on Horizon Soon
SHRM Magazine
April 9, 2010
http://www.thelanguageflagship.org/images/documents/shrm_magazine_despite_need_bilingual_us_workforce_not_likely_on_horizon_soon_april_2010.pdf
Western to house state’s first Confucius Institute
WKU Herald
March 30, 2010
http://www.wkuherald.com/2010/03/30/western-to-house-states-first-confucious-institute/
Grant to establish undergraduate Russian Flagship Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
March 22, 2010
http://www.news.wisc.edu/17851
Learning Chinese Beneficial
The Arizona Republic
March 10, 2010
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/2010/02/26/20100226spring27.html
Valley Schools Beginning to add Chinese Language Option
The Arizona Republic
March 10, 2010
http://tiny.cc/6ixz6
Learning a Language Can Increase Job Opportunities
The Star Ledger - Newark
March 3, 2010
Career Opportunities: A good idea in any Language
NAPS
http://www.napsnet.com/articles/63407.html
Learning Chinese Beneficial: Arizona should promote crucial language programs
By Madeline K. Spring
Arizona Republic
February 27, 2010
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/2010/02/26/20100226spring27.html
Going Global: For students with an interest in the Middle East, opportunities abound
The Baltimore Sun
February 2010
http://tiny.cc/5c19n
No matter how you say it, URI has BIG enrollments in languages
University of Rhode Island
February 10, 2010
http://www.uri.edu/news/releases/?id=5207
ASU Flagship Program
State Press Magazine
February 4, 2010
http://statepressmagazine.com/2010/02/04/asu-chinese-flagship-program/
9/11 kickstarts Arabic studies: UT one of five universities in Flagship Program
January 2010
Austin News, KXAN
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/education/9_11-kickstarts-arabic-studies
ASU students learn the ropes in China
January 2010
Arizona State Website
http://asunews.asu.edu/20100112_ChinaFlagship
New Russian Program Prepares Students for Global Leadership
January 2010
CLAS Portland State University Newsletter
http://www.clas.pdx.edu/newsletters/
WKU Chinese Flagship Students Steal the Show in Beijing
January 18, 2010
Kentucky China Trade Center
http://www.kentuckychinatrade.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=86&Itemid=49
2009
The Language Roadmaps - Navigating the Path Forward
October 2009
By Susan Reese
ACTFL's The Language Educator Magazine
WKU Announces Chinese language Pilot Program
October 15, 2009
WBKO.com
http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/64450917.html
New language education initiatives
August, 15, 2009
Arab American News
http://www.arabamericannews.com/news/index.php?mod=article&cat=Community&article=2409
Students dip into Chinese language, culture
July 28, 2009
ASU News
http://asunews.asu.edu/20090728_startalk
At the colleges
April 19, 2009
The Providence Journal
http://www.projo.com/education/content/JO_ATC0419_04-19-09_0IE2EN2_v6.137778a.html
At the colleges
February, 1, 2009
The Providence Journal
http://www.projo.com/education/content/JO_ATC_0201_02-01-09_I9D4R0N_v6.1a53777.html
Deadlines approaching for language scholarships
January 24, 2009
Times-Herald
http://www.times-herald.com/education/Deadlines-approaching-for-language-scholarships--641736
Press Release: Language Flagship Scholarships Deadline Approaching
January 15, 2009
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2008
Statements Before the House Armed Services Committee - September 23, 2008
Dr. Dana S. Bourgeire, Director, The National Chinese Flagship Center at Brigham Young University (181KB)
Dr. Terri E. Givens, Director, Texas Language Roadmap at University of Texas at Austin (224KB)
Dr. Robert O. Slater, Director, National Security Education Program (145KB)
Mr. Galal Walker, Director, National East Asian Languages Resource Center at Ohio State University (1.5MB)
To view the video webcast and other information on the hearing, please go to this link: http://armedservices.house.gov/hearing_information.shtml.
Defense Department Navigates Language Roadmap
November 25, 2008
American Forces Information Service
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2008/11/mil-081125-afps08.htm
Bull Market in Chinese Teachers Hits Wall Street Just in Time
July 24, 2008
Bloomberg News
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=aeQT_cCrj3eI&refer=asia#
OU Awarded $1.3M Language Grant
July 16, 2008
The Oklahoman
http://newsok.com/ou-awarded-1.3m-language-grant/article/3270481/?tm=1216162198
The National Chinese Language Conference held in D.C.
May 15, 2008
Erie Chinese Journal
http://www.ecjnet.com/PDF_FILES/ECJ109/ECJ109-17.PDF
Creating a Chinese Environment in the Classroom Workshop
March 31, 2008
Erie Chinese Journal
http://www.ecjnet.com/PDF_FILES/ECJ106/ECJ106-01.PDF
(Article is in Chinese)
Opportunities and Challenges to K-12 Chinese in the U.S.
2008
By Kun Shi
Journal of Yunnan Normal University_Teaching and Research on Chinese as a Foreign Language
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_4835e30001009eu4.html
(Reprint in Chinese is available at the Teachers of Chinese as a Foreign Language Blog)
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