TUNGHAI UNIVERSITY

Chinese Language Center

Address: No.181, Section3, Taichung-Kan Rd. Taichung, Taiwan 

E-mail: clc@mail.thu.edu.tw

Phone: 886-4-23590259

Fax: 886-4-23594408

Website: http://www2.thu.edu.tw/~clc/

Established year: 1971

　

Tunghai University

On November 10, 1953, the United Board for Christian Colleges in China (UBCCC) published "The Aims and Purposes of Tunghai University."  The academic goals of the university include creating an academic institution devoted to the search for truth; establishing admission requirements that not only recognize great academic promise, but also each individual student's character and purpose; as well as emphasizing cooperation among students.  In addition, the school also seeks to develop students into well-rounded individuals by coupling a student work program with the academic curriculum; fostering the spirit of democracy and freedom through the free exercise of faith; promoting respect for China's historical and cultural traditions; and advocating the duty to engage in East-West cultural dialogue.  Most importantly, Tunghai University emphasizes a goal of transcendence in which students take educational ideals acquired through study and spread them throughout Taiwanese society and, ultimately, to every corner of the globe.

        Tunghai University trains its students to compete in the international arena. These students need to be creative thinkers and independent learners with foreign language abilities. In addition, they need strong character, integrity, and a dedication to the good of society.

THU Chinese Language Center

        The Tunghai University Chinese Language Center was established in 1971 as the first Chinese language institute in central Taiwan.  In addition to its main purpose of teaching Mandarin Chinese, the center also offers courses in Taiwanese language and culture. The center has a strong team of teachers that has developed its own teaching material. The language center is in the process of developing on-line resources and a self-access learning center. Since its beginning, more than 4,000 students have attended the center.  Students have come from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Columbia, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

PROGRAM DATES AND ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Curriculum

OTHER INFORMATION:

Current teaching staff:

There are 14 teachers with an average of more than 10 years of teaching experience. There is good interaction between students and teachers.

Special Offerings:

Small class size: average 3-5 students per class, with the largest classes having no more than 10 students. Besides language learning there are classes in Taiwanese history, philosophy, history, art, religion, economy, politics, and society.

Resources:

There is a small library with books, magazines, VCDs, and DVDs. In addition there are several computers for public use.

Scholarships:

There are five types of scholarships: General Scholarships, Teaching Assistant Scholarships, Thesis Research Scholarships, Economic Hardship Scholarships, and Work Study Scholarships

Living Accommodations:

The center will help qualified students with on-campus housing or assistance with finding off-campus housing.

Placement Test:

A placement exam will be given when students register in order to place students into a suitable level.

Teacher Training Program:

For students who are interested in teaching Chinese, there is a training program for non-native Chinese language teachers.

Credits and Certification:

Foreign exchange students can earn college credits and a certificate; most students earn a certificate.

Assistance provided to foreign students who wish to study in a university in Taiwan:

Special classes are provided to fit students’ need, and help them to apply to universities in Taiwan.

Student Clubs:

There are numerous student clubs that students can join to broaden their horizon. Though these clubs’. Activities they learn to work and cooperate with others while enhancing their personal interests. There are more than 150 clubs on campus and they warmly welcome international students.

Extracurricular Activities:

Field trips are scheduled to enhance the material learned in Culture Class. Also, there are speech contests, drama performances, and seasonal dinners.

Campus Facilities:

Swimming pool, Library, Computer Center, Gymnasium, and Chapel.

Living at Tunghai:

Meals are available at dining halls on campus for about NT$150 per day. There are also restaurants and food-stall within 15 minutes walking distance of Tunghai. Conveniently located on campus, there is a post office, student health center, bank, coffee shop and bookstore.

Estimated Fees and Expenses at Tunghai University

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