ABOUT
Welcome to the Master's Program in Chinese Language and Culture, NTHU
The Master's Program in Chinese Language and Culture(MCLC) at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Tsing Hua University(NTHU) in Taiwan is divided into two divisions: Division of Teaching Advanced Chinese as a second Language for local students and Division of International Sinology for international students. The Division of International Sinology in this program offers exceptional educational and research resources, aimed at enhancing students’proficiency of Chinese language and fostering an understanding of introductory sinology, as demanded by the global community.
Introduction
The program places equal emphasis on improving language skills and cultural knowledge, while underscoring the complementarity of language learning and cultural cultivation, to deepen students' understanding of Chinese history and culture, and their recognition of Chinese society.
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at NTHU has garnered an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Its renowned departments and institutes are as follows:
• The Department of Chinese Literature, Institute of Taiwan Literature, and Institute of Sinophone Studies, which are dedicated to the study of modern Chinese literature, with a particular focus on research in Taiwanese literature and Sinophone studies.
• The Institute of History, which specializes in research on traditional Chinese history.
• The Institute of Sociology, which is devoted to the study of contemporary China.
• The Institute of Anthropology, which focuses on research in Chinese society and culture.
As such, the program shall collaborate with relevant departments to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge base through a range of elective courses.
Program Coursework
This division provides outstanding educational and research resources with the goal of enhancing the proficiency of international students in the Chinese language. It also aims to foster an introductory understanding of sinology, aligning with the demands of the global community. To achieve this, the program is meticulously designed to cultivate the following skills in its students:
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Specialized knowledge in classical Chinese and Sinology, covering history and culture.
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Advanced proficiency in reading and writing.
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The capability to analyze diverse traditional literary genres.
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Advanced oral communication skills.
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Professional expression and reporting abilities.
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The capacity to undertake independent research and compose research reports in Chinese.
M.A. Requirement
To successfully complete the program and graduate, students must fulfill 26 credits, including coursework in classical Chinese, advanced reading and writing, oral practice, independent research, and a thesis. Additionally, students are required to present at least one paper orally at a seminar or publish one paper in an academically reviewed journal. The completion of a thesis is also mandatory before graduation.
Language Proficiency
- As a requirement for admission, applicants are expected to furnish evidence of their Chinese language proficiency at the <TOCFL> Advanced/High, <ACTFL> OPI Advanced Low or <CEFR> B1 level.
- Upon completion of the program coursework, the program is specifically designed to offer international students the opportunity to achieve a superior level of proficiency in Chinese.
Internship
Before graduation, students are required to fulfill a minimum of 100 hours of Chinese-language internship in a relevant professional field. This program will offer various online or on-site teaching or administrative assistant positions, depending on local or international collaboration, such as bilingual language exchange, historical and cultural guidance, among others. Students may participate in the above-mentioned project positions, subject to job conditions, to meet the requirements of their internship.
International Academic Cooperation
The program will afford students with the opportunity to engage in dialogue and exchange ideas with experts and scholars from diverse nations, primarily through special lectures, international conferences, workshops, scholarly interviews, fieldwork, and other relevant activities tailored to meet the research needs of students.
