Departmental Strengths and Vision
Multidimensional Curriculum, Comprehensive Courses
Our curriculum spans all fields, designed to cater to students' diverse learning interests, cultivate their language proficiency, and foster significant contributions to Chinese studies. We offer five elective course clusters: Classical Specialized Courses, Language and Application Courses, Narrative Courses, Chinese Characters and Documents Courses, and Chinese Teaching Courses. Students are free to choose courses based on their individual interests.
Excellent Teaching, Strong Teacher-Student Interaction
With class sizes typically under fifty students, we ensure rich interaction between teachers and students. Our instructors effectively integrate multimedia and engaging teaching methods such, as group discussions, presentations, Chinese free verse recitation, and drama performances. These dynamic approaches significantly enhance students' abilities.
Reliable and Abundant Learning Opportunities
Our department actively encourages faculty to pursue further education and strengthen their research capabilities. We regularly host international conferences, study groups, workshops, and conference seminars. By engaging top-tier educators and attracting more students, we anticipate a truly outstanding future.
Upholding Our Mission and Cultivating Well-Rounded Students
We remain steadfast in our core doctrine. Furthermore, in alignment with government policy, we are dedicating increased focus to Taiwan-related studies. We strive to foster students' abilities in classical education and other relevant areas, thereby fulfilling our overarching mission.
Broadening Horizons: A Focus on Folk Literature
Beyond Chinese literature, we also emphasize folk literature. The Graduate School of Folk Literature was established to provide a dedicated platform for individuals interested in this field. Our principal curricula include oral traditions and folk arts. Our research is broadly categorized into three major areas: Chinese folk literature, Taiwanese folk literature, and comparative folk literature.
We divide research and teaching into two distinct parts: the first is rooted in Chinese and Taiwanese folk literature, with further emphasis on ethnology, folklore, anthropology, and sociology. Additionally, we plan to offer undergraduate courses such as an Introduction to Folk Literature, Chinese Folk Drama, Chinese Popular Legends, Chinese Folk Tales, Chinese Folk Prose and Verse, and Chinese Folk Customs and Culture.
Extracurricular Activities and Career Planning
In addition to our diverse curriculum, excellent teaching, reliable research, and strong Chinese language training, we offer a range of activities and support. Faculty hold office hours for face-to-face discussions with students, and we organize career planning speeches, student work exhibitions, and drama performances.
We typically host four types of activities:
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Academic Lectures: Three to four academic lectures are held each semester, inviting scholars to speak and encouraging students to engage in discussion and research.
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Author Interactions: We arrange sessions for students to converse with contemporary authors, inspiring their creative writing.
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Study Groups: We organize study groups that guide students to delve into the core of humanistic thought.
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Career Workshops: We invite experts or alumni to discuss career planning and share their professional experiences.
All students participate in these activities with great enthusiasm.