National Kaohsiung Normal University, Center of Language and Culture Teaching | Find Institutes | Office of Global Mandarin Education

◆ Introduction

The Mandarin  courses at the National Kaohsiung Normal University Language and Culture Teaching Center are open to foreigners with at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

The curriculum includes core Chinese courses, elective Chinese theme courses, cultural classes, filed trips and other learning activities.
CLCT is  the first language institution to provide psychological counseling to take care of the emotional and mental health of students living in Taiwan. 
This consultation service is free.

A Intensive Chinese Course Description (All courses are taught in Chinese, only the basic and elementary parts will be used

 

 ◎Description of General Courses

( All classes are instructed in Chinese , only Basic & Elementary level would be used partly English , it could be not suitable  to the students who need the classes with biligual languges )

1. Basic Level

      This class is for students with no background in Chinese.  Introduction to the writing system, and emphasis on the fundamental vocabulary and structure of Chinese required for basic conversation. Students will learn to write approximately 200 Chinese characters, and be able to perform communicative tasks appropriate to this range of characters.  Basic language skills in speaking, reading, and writing modern Chinese are taught in class. Fluency in speaking and reading is strongly emphasized.

     2  Elementary Level 

        It is a sequel to the Basic level.  Increasing emphasis will be paid to cultivating reading and writing skills in Chinese, as related to basic personal needs. Reading and writing are substantially accelerated, and oral practice is based on reading materials.  Students will be trained to read and write letters, short paragraphs and essays in Chinese characters.  At the completion of this level, students will be able to write approximately 400 Chinese characters, and be able to perform communicative tasks appropriate to this range of characters.  Reading tasks will also be geared towards this range of characters

     3  Intermediate Level

       After the students complete Basic Chinese and Elementary Chinese at NKNU (with a minimum grade of "B") or their Mandarin proficiency is equivalent to the elementary level (based on a placement test).  Emphasis is put on reading narrative texts, and on understanding authentic oral texts. Writing assignments stress skills necessary for basic personal needs and tasks necessary for writing social correspondence.  In particular, readings and discussions (written and oral) of works on contemporary cultural and social life in the vernacular are emphasized in class.  At the completion of this level, students will be able to write approximately 800 Chinese characters and be able to perform communicative tasks appropriate to this range of characters.

      4 Advanced Level

It is designed to familiarize students with the language of print and broadcast media, with a focus on news media.  Students will learn strategies and tactics applicable to newspaper reading, both skimming Chinese texts for basic content and reading intensively for complete comprehension.  Students will also learn essential skills for understanding television/internet and radio broadcasts.  Contents for discussion include sociopolitical news, economic news, cultural news, and sports news.  Regular writing assignments and task-based activities help reinforce reading and listening abilities.

1. Individual Classes (Tutorial): Schedule is to be arranged individually

 NOTES:

1. There are four terms in a year.
2. The Mandarin courses consists of three-month term (1^st Quarter, 2^nd Quarter, and 3^rd Quarter and 4^th Quarter).
3. The classrooms are located on the 1^st floor of Activity Building, National Kaohsiung Normal University, 116, Ho-Ping 1^st, Kaohsiung.
4. Application deadline: 2 weeks prior to the term.
5. Current students can get a discount on tuiton fees.
6. A certificate (in both Chinese and English) will be given upon completion of the course. Absenteeism of 1/6 of the classes invalidates course completion.
7. There will be no make-up classes if the student takes a personal leave.
8. The CLCT reserves the right to accept or reject any applications without assigning any reasons thereof.

Application Procedure

1. Before the designated application deadline for that term, the students should submit required registration documents.
2. We will send notification of acceptance to successful applicants after we accept the application.
3. After receiving notification of acceptance, students should organize their visa. According to ROC regulations, overseas students must be enrolled for 15 or more hours of class per week to be designated as "formal students", and thus able to be granted a student visa.
4. Applications can be submitted to Center of Language and Culture Teaching either in email, in person or by proxy, or via registered mail (mailing address: Center of Language and Culture Teaching, National Kaohsiung Normal University, No. 116, Ho-Ping 1^st, Lingya District, 80201, Kaohsiung, Taiwan). However, all fees must be paid in full by the closing date for applications.

 Application Materials

All applicants should submit the following materials by the application deadline:

1. A copy of completed application form, including two passport photos.
2. A photocopy of passport first page (must clearly show passport number, name and personal details and photograph).
3. CLCT reserves the right to ask for a photocopy of diploma, school transcripts or equivalent academic records listing courses, grades, credits, etc.
4. Recent health certification (within six months). The applicant must submit a general statement (or standardized form) signed by a certified doctor stating the applicant's overall health and including the following: allergies, venereal disease, Chest X-Ray and Rubella antibody test.
5. CLCT reserves the right to ask for the recent financial statement (within three months), showing at least US$2,500. If statement is in your parents’ name, you must also submit their signed guarantee letter promising financial support.

If applicants need to get more information , or download the application form 

please go to website: https://clcts.nknu.edu.tw/CLCT/SignUpInfo/SignUpInfo

email : clcts213@gmai.com

Please  read the introduction as linked 

:https://clcts.nknu.edu.tw/CLCT/SignUpInfo/SignUpInfo

A University with Vision, Passion, and a Distinctive Heritage It is here one can be immersed in vibrant communities that are charged with intellectual curiosity and spurred by strong camaraderie. University History: The Provincial Kaohsiung Teacher’s College was established in 1954.In August of 1967, the Provincial Government of Taiwan then founded and renamed the college as the Taiwan Provincial Kaohsiung Teachers College. The Institution’s mission was to train secondary school teachers for the nation’s nine-year compulsory education program. Taiwan Provincial Kaohsiung Teachers College became the National Kaohsiung Teachers College on July 1, 1980.Nine years later, on August 1, 1989, the college was re-designated as National Kaohsiung Normal University. The University’s mission was remodeled and became devoted to the cultivation of a rich intellectual environment where individuals can be trained to become the future leaders of society.In 1989, the University initiated plans to build a second campus in Yan-Chao in order to accommodate its new mission. The campus was inaugurated a year later and, in 2003, the College of Technology and the College of Science moved to Yen-Chao.In 2005, the University was recognized for its merit by the Ministry of Education in the national joint university evaluation and thus was both awarded funding and accredited as an “excellent” institution. 

All  application information  :　https://clcts.nknu.edu.tw/CLCT/SignUpInfo/SignUpInfo