Fu Jen Catholic University

 

Language Center

 

 

 

Address: 510, Chung Cheng Road, 24205 Hsin Chuang, Taipei, Taiwan,R.O.C

E-mail: flcg1013@mails.fju.edu.tw

Phone: 886-2-29031111 ext. 2414,2487,3721 (currently)                 

            886-2-29052414, 886-2-29052487, 886-2-29053721 (effective from June or July, 2004)    

Fax:  886-2-29020981 (currently)                                    

         886-2-29052166 (effective from June or July, 2004)    

Website: www.lc.fju.edu.tw                              

Established year: 1964

 

 

HISTORY: The Language Center was established in 1964 under the direction of Cardinal Yu-Pin (于斌) as an affiliate institution of Fu Jen University.  In 1969 the ROC Ministry of Education officially recognized the Language Center as an institution for learning Chinese.

 

FACULTY: All teachers of the Language Center have at least a bachelor’s degree.  In addition to a strong Chinese language expertise, LC teachers have backgrounds and training in many other fields as well, including Chinese history, Chinese philosophy, other foreign languages, business, broadcast journalism, theater, and much more.  The experienced faculty is enthusiastic about teaching Chinese using a curriculum that is engaging and systematic.  The faculty has a reputation for producing students with a firm grasp of the Chinese language.

COURSES: The courses offered at the LC are organized into 4 categories: (1.) Regular Classes, (2.) Special Classes, (3.) Cultural Classes, and (4.) Extramural Classes.

 

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC COOPERATION: Inasmuch as Fu Jen University has international academic cooperation arrangement with 101 academic institutions of higher learning (the list is at http://acd.rdo.fju.edu ) the LC gives 6 hours of free classes to the exchange students coming from these institutions.

 

ENVIRONMENT: The Language Center is located in the campus of Fu Jen Catholic University.  The Administration office and the students’ lounge are located on the first floor of the Cardinal Tien Building which is the first building to the left as one enters Fu Jen from the main entrance. Classrooms, study room and teachers’ lounge are on the second and third floors. The speech laboratory is located at the college of Foreign Languages and Literature.

Post office, ATM machines, restaurants, coffee shops, and convenient stores can be found on campus. Medical clinic, dormitories, libraries and sports facilities are conveniently located on campus, too. The Fu Jen University campus prides itself with a lot of open green areas to rest and recreate as well as trees to shelter under during summer.

 

PROGRAM DATES AND ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

Tuition fees Period of StudyType of Class

4-7 Students in Class

2-3 Students in Class

Individual Class

Elementary

Intermediate/ advanced

Elementary

Intermediate/ advanced

Elementary

Intermediate/ advanced

1st Semester              September - November            

23,900

19,400

31,700

27,200

55,100

50,600

2nd Semester                 December- February

22,100

17,850

29,250

25,000

50,700

46,450

3rd S Semester                        March- May

23,900

19,400

31,700

27,200

55,100

50,600

4thSemester                        June- August

23,900

19,400

31,700

27,200

55,100

50,600

1st Summer

Session (June)

9,270

7,520

12,130

10,380

20,710

18,960

2nd Summer

Session (July)

8,835

7,210

11,565

9,940

19,755

18,130

3rd Summer

Session (August)

7,345

5,970

9,555

8,180

16,185

14,810

Note: 1) LC class hours are never shortened and no hidden fees are collected for holidays.

2)      The actual dates vary yearly (Please log on to our website).

3)      Tuition Rates are based on NT Dollars and subject to change without notice.

4)      A registration fee of NT$500 is to be paid upon arrival.

5)      The choice of type of class depends upon availability.

6)      Students who have finished one full term and who wish to continue their studies into the succeeding terms without any “gap term” in between can avail of an NT$500 discount upon timely enrollment.

7)      One may also enroll for a 2-month or 3-month period during the summer session.

 

Classes

Note

Regular Classes

(Required)

The Regular Classes stress the conducting of classes in small groups, even in group classes.  Thus, besides the individual classes, group classes are organized into 2-3 students per group, and 4-7 students per group.  These small group classes provide better teaching atmosphere and the learning result has been very positive.  Individual classes are more flexible, allowing the classes to be organized according to particular needs and interests of the students.

Classes are generally divided into Elementary Level, Intermediate Level, and Advance Level. All fulltime students are required to take 10 hours of classes per week.  At the Elementary Level, beginners are required to take additional 3 hours of Speech Laboratory classes to introduce them to proper Chinese pronunciation, and to give them chance to speak out loud their first Chinese words.

Special Classes

(Optional)

Special Classes require a minimum number of students of the same proficiency level before they can be offered.  Normally these courses are given by LC teachers according to their specialized expertise.  Thus classes in Chinese Philosophy, Literature, Business, Catholic Catechism,  etc., are regularly offered.  Teachers may also offer College Preparatory classes for those students planning to enroll later in the local universities.

Cultural Classes

(Periodic)

Cultural Classes are organized in conjunction with the celebration of major Chinese festivals like Dragon Boat Festival, Chinese New Year/Spring Festival, and Moon Festival.  Performances, DIY activities, lectures, and exhibition of artifacts related to the festival enable the students to have a broader yet more intimate appreciation and understanding of the festival.

Extramural Classes

(Periodic)

The Extramural Classes (also known as Field Trips) are conducted outside the LC.  A particular destination, generally or cultural significance, is chosen beforehand.  All students and teachers join the activity with the teacher providing the input and the students writing their impressions.  These classes are organized twice a year.

　

OTHER INFORMATION:

 

CURRENT TEACHING STAFF:

18

CAPACITY OF STUDENTS EACH ACADEMIC YEAR:

1000 (250 for each term)

EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENTS’ LEARNING CHINESE:

Multi-media equipments.

SCHOLARSHIPS::  

Scholarship from the Ministry of Education.

STUDENT DORMITORY:

On-campus dormitories available, also with a list given of off-campus dorms.

HEALTH INSURANCE:

General Emergency/Accident Insurance offered besides the R.O.C. National Health Insurance.

CERTIFICATION:

Certificates offered for courses taken (with grades).

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

Through normal university channels for overseas Chinese or foreign students; offering special courses geared towards college exam preparation.

ADMISSION LETTER RECEIVED:

Normally soon after we evaluate students’ Application documents. The rest depends on the postal service in the Applicants’ country.

TRANSPORTATION:

For going around, buses going to Taipei city and other destinations have stops in front of the university.

ACTIVITIES:

Christmas Party、Karaoke Song-Fest、Chinese Speech Contest.

　

　

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