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PROGRAM PROFILES


Chinese Language Center National Cheng Kung University

Address: Chinese Language Center
¡@¡@¡@ College of Liberal ArtsNat'l Cheng Kung U.
¡@¡@¡@ Taiwan, Taiwan ROC
Telephone:(06)275-7575 ext.52040
Fax:(06)274-0715
Contact:CLC Office
Year founded:1982
Enrollment:120
Tuition:NT$113-150 per hour.
Living Expenses:NT$9,000 per month
Scholarships:MOE

Teaching Staff:

Approximately 100 full-time and part-time instructors. Most teachers 
are Cheng Kung University students undergoing training in Chinese 
language teaching. All are native Mandarin speakers with training in 
Chinese language, literature, history, and philosophy. Instructors for 
beginning Chinese classes are also able to speak English. Candidates are 
given written and oral examinations, plus training. The student/teacher 
ratio is 1.2:1.

Facilities:

The Language Center's facilities include a language laboratory and 
reading room. Students are allowed to use the Cheng Kung University 
general library and audit classes. Language Center students are issued a 
university library card. The therefore have access to the university's 
Chinese literature and history collection.

Students:

Distribution by national origin: Students come from Korea, Thailand, 
Japan, the Philippines, the United States, Britain, Canada, Germany, 
France, Switzerland, Sweden, Holland, Australia, and other countries. 
The ratio of male students to female students is 1.4:1.

Admissions:

Admissions requirements: The Language Center does not require any 
previous study of the Chinese language.

Application requirements/procedures: Three copies of the application 
form, study plan, transcript, photocopy of diploma, two letters of 
recommendation, health certification, photocopy of passport and 
financial statement.

Calendar:
Terms: Fall(October-December)
Application Deadline:June 30

Terms: Spring(March-May)
Application Deadline:November 30

Terms: Summer(July-August)
Application Deadline:March 31

Terms: Winter(January-February)
Application Deadline:September 30

Tuition: Tuition is calculated by class hour.

Class Size: Individual Tutorial
Cost(NT$):125

Class Size: Two Students
Cost(NT$):113

Class Size: Special Electives (5+ students)
Cost(NT$):150

Living Expenses:
NT$2,000-3,000/month in rent, NT$200/day for meals.

Curriculum and Instruction:

Students register for ten hours of courses per week. They may register 
for either individual or two-student classes(tuition varies according to 
class size). The language center's program aims to teach both Chinese 
language and culture. Language courses are divided into elementary, 
intermediate, and advanced levels. Other special elective courses 
include calligraphy, art philosophy, and literature.

Extracurricular Activities:

The Language Center sponsors may extracurricular activities, including 
Chinese festival excursions, museum visits, film showings, Mandarin 
speech contest, and end-of-term party.

Scholarships:
Grants are awarded to students who have been enrolled for over three 
months. To apply, they must submit a copy of their grades and study 
plan, as well as two letters of recommendation from their language 
instructors.

Housing: Not available.

Transcripts or Certificates Awarded:

The Language Center provides certification of successful completion of 
course work¡C

Transfer Credit:
Students should make their own arrangements with their home 
institutions.

Exchange Agreements with Foreign Institutions:

University-level exchange agreements can be made. At present, there is 
an exchange agreement with San Diego State University. The Language 
Center accepts all students assigned by the Ministry of Education.