National Taiwan University

Language Center

Chinese Language Division

Address: R222, 2F, No.170, Hsin-Hai Road Section 2, Taipei  106, Taiwan

 E-mail: cld222@ntu.edu.tw

 Phone: 886-2-23628180 ext. 222

            886-2-33663417

 Fax: 886-2-83695042

 Website: http://ccms.ntu.edu.tw/~cld222/

 Established year: 1984
　

The Chinese Language Division (CLD) at the National Taiwan University was established in 1984 to provide students from around the world with high-quality Chinese language instruction for academic, professional or personal success. Programs are designed to develop students’ ability to use Chinese fluently and accurately in areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. In addition to regular programs, the CLD regularly organized field trips such as visiting traditional Taiwanese cultural spots, temples, museums, exhibitions art schools, and pottery factories, which provide students with direct exposure to Chinese culture. All CLD Students gain full access to the University’s campus facilities and can enjoy using the athletic center, campus libraries and computer labs with Internet access.

Program Dates and academic information:

CLD currently offers two programs: Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, and Chinese as a Foreign Language.

1.    Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Program

The Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Program is for college graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching Chinese. The program is jointly run by the Chinese Language Division and International Chinese Language Program (ICLP) and offers courses in Chinese linguistics, teaching methodology and course design. There are four terms each year and the average class size is 35 students.

2.    Chinese as a Foreign Language Program

The Chinese as a Foreign Language Program has four terms each year. Except for the winter term which lasts for ten weeks, the spring, summer, and fall terms all take twelve weeks to complete. The Chinese as a Foreign Language Program is open to foreign students or exchange students. Classes are divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Each level is further divided into several sub-levels, stressing different skills as level advances. The advanced level focuses more on reading and writing, and students at this level are trained in public speaking, discussion, negotiation, debating, and research in Chinese. The class content and the teaching materials are designed to meet the students' needs and interests.

Other information:

Faculty

We have and maintain the best qualification of teachers. All the classes are taught by experienced and qualified Chinese teachers, most of them have obtained a Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language.

Student countries of Origin

Students at our center come from different countries all over the world, such as, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, the UK, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, France, Austria, Greece, Romania, the United States, Canada, Panama, Paraguay, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa,…etc.

Facilities

Every classroom is equipped with a television, a VCR, a DVD, and an audio recorder/player. Cable TV programs are available in some classrooms for news or other TV programs. There is a computer room with eight computer terminals and a study room with Chinese teaching materials, reference books, dictionaries, cassettes, and videotapes. Photocopy machines, a microwave oven, and computers are available at the main office.

Features

n       Small class

To maintain best teaching quality, each class enrolls only 4~6 students. Individual practice is maximized.

n       Culture class

CLD currently offers classes in calligraphy and Taiwanese.

n       Extracurricular activities

In addition to regular programs, the CLD also holds cultural activities which provide opportunities for students to know more about Chinese culture, including Chinese calligraphy, brush painting, paper cutting, Chinese opera and movies, as well as field trips related with the course.

n       Instruction

The methodology developed by the teaching staff of our center is efficient, innovated, and lively. The teachers are dexterous in teaching groups while respecting culture difference. Definitely, they also make excessive efforts in facilitating vigorous interchange between participants in the classroom. The essential four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are equally disciplined likewise. Worthy of mentioning, students enjoy a good time in down-to-earth lectures, which encourage creativity and practicability of the language they have learned.

n       Teaching materials

Contents of the textbooks in use at our center are practical in life. We also select supplementary material to fulfill students’ needs and interest.

Application

People who would like to apply for courses offered by CLD overseas should submit the following documents and a completed application form (you can print out the form at our website):

1.        A photocopy of your diploma.

2.        A photocopy of transcript.

3.        One letter of recommendation written by a teacher or a friend in English or in Chinese

4.        A health certificate in which must include the result of HIV test and the lung X-ray.

5.        Financial statement issued by scholarship documents or a bank statement, showing the applicant is able to cover al the expenses needed when attending the course, approximately US$2,500 each semester (3 months).

After receiving the application we will soon send off the official admission letter via registered mail once the application has been approved by our director.

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