National Cheng Kung University

Chinese Language Center

Address: 1, Ta-hsueh Road, Tainan, 701 Taiwan

E-mail: shuling@mail.ncku.edu.tw

Phone: 886-6-2740715, 886-6-2757575 ext 52040

Fax: 886-6-2740715

Website: http://www.ncku.edu.tw/~lang/langcenter/index.html

Established year: 1982

Application forms: http://www.ncku.edu.tw/~lang/langcenter/english/appd4.html

　

The Chinese Language Center (CLC):  National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) founded the Chinese Language Center in 1982 in order to increase interest in the Chinese language and culture throughout the world. Since the establishment of the CLC, the Center has created a learning environment that provides the best possible opportunity for those interested in learning Mandarin Chinese and studying various aspects of the Chinese culture. The CLC is currently housed in the new Xiu Qi Building, built in June 2000.  The CLC is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including language laboratories, language software, and Internet access, in order to ensure the student’s learning experience is productive and enjoyable. The Chinese Language Center’s purpose is two-fold: 1. strengthen international friendships through the promotion of cultural exchange and 2. enable overseas students interested in Chinese studies to use it as a stepping stone towards their academic and career goals.

PROGRAM DATES AND ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

The Chinese Language Center offers courses for students at beginner, basic, intermediate and advanced levels of proficiency. The Center's teachers are highly experienced, conscientious and responsible. Through a rigorous selection process our teachers are chosen from a pool of the most outstanding graduates from the NCKU College of Liberal Arts, College of Management and College of Social Sciences. Once selected the new teachers enter an intensive training program and upon successful completion are certified to teach in the CLC. We also believe that the social and cultural aspects of life at our language center are very important. In addition to our language courses, we provide a number of optional classes (at no extra charge to our students). These include the following courses: Beginner’s Taiwanese Language, Chinese Language Movies, TaiJiQuan, Chinese Painting and Chinese Calligraphy. In addition, informal inter-class competitions are held every semester and include everything from Chinese speech contests to Karaoke competitions! Furthermore, every semester complementary outings and social activities are provided in order to give our students the opportunity to make friends with other students and teachers. In doing so, it is our hope that the student’s time at the CLC is a pleasurable and rewarding experience.

*Vacation sessions are four weeks in length and students attend classes four hours a day.

 OTHER INFORMATION:

CURRENT TEACHING STAFF:  40

CAPACITY OF STUDENTS EACH ACADEMIC YEAR:  300

EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENTS’ LEARNING CHINESE:

Well-stocked Chinese library/ Fully-functioning cinema/ Wide-selection of DVDs and VCDs with audio-visual room in which to watch them/ Computer room with internet access/ Self-study room/ Language Laboratory/ TV room with widescreen TV and projection unit.

SCHOLARSHIPS:Two kinds of scholarship are available. However, only the general scholarship is directly allocated from our institution.  

1) Special Scholarship: Government-allocated scholarships – please consult relevant section in this book.

2) General Scholarship: Each year the M.O.E. provides scholarships that are awarded to students of the CLC. For further details please consult our website: http://www.ncku.edu.tw/~lang/langcenter/english/fuinf.html#scholarships

STUDENT DORMITORY ACCOMMODATION:

Dormitory accommodation is available for summer session students. We do not provide formal assistance for students in finding living accommodation. However, the office staff is available to give advice on the best way to go about finding accommodation (home-stays, dormitories, flats etc…).   

HEALTH INSURANCE:

a. Medical Insurance (includes treatment for sickness or injury)

• Insurance premium: 3 month NT$ 1,100
1. Accident Insurance (includes accident, death and disability insurance).
   • The premium for one year is NT$ 3,445. Premiums may also be arranged on a monthly basis.

CERTIFICATION:

If students take an exam at the end of their semester, they will be presented with a certificate and a grade reflecting their performance throughout the semester. However, credit toward degrees from other universities is not provided, unless otherwise specified by the other university.

ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO FOREIGN STUDENTS WHO WISH TO STUDY UNIVERSITY IN TAIWAN:

Students who wish to take regular degree level classes within Cheng Kung University must apply directly to Cheng Kung University’s central administration center. We also stock prospectuses for all subjects at Cheng Kung University and are happy to write recommendation letters for our students.

ADMISSION LETTER RECEIVED:

Within 10 days of receiving the application, the CLC will send the student their admission letter.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION:

A great advantage of choosing the CLC is its location. The Center is situated on the NCKU campus, a place famous for its open green spaces, Cheng Kung Lake and its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It is truly an oasis in the middle of busy Tainan and very conducive to study and learning. The campus is also located in a very convenient and central part of Tainan city.  It is situated just next to the railway and bus stations and across the road from the university hospital.  Also nearby is an area full of many restaurants, shops and convenience stores. The vast majority of places students may need to go during the day are within walking distance.

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