”Ī”Ī”Ī CHINESE LANGUAGE TRAINING PROGRAMS”@”Ī”Ī”Ī ”@”@”@”@”@”@”@IN THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA PROGRAM PROFILES Taipei Language Institute TLI has five different centers. See below. Contact: Dr. Marvin C.H.Ho Year founded: 1956 Enrollment: 2,000 Tuition: NT$120-330 per hour Living Expenses: NT$12-15,000 per month Scholarships: None Teaching Staff: TLI has approximately 200 full-time and part-time teachers. Applicants for teaching positions must hold at least a BA. They must be native speakers of standard Mandarin and be graduates of the TLI teacher- training program. In addition, they must practice-teach at TLI for three months. Teachers undergo a six-week training program sponsored by TLI plus a three month trial period. The student/teacher ratio is a 3:1. TLI's five centers in Taiwan are: Taipei Roosevelt Center 50 Roosevelt Rd., Sect. 3, 4th Floor Taipei, Taiwan ROC Telephone:(02)367-8228 or 367-2112 Fax: (02)363-4857 Shih Lin Center 238 Shih-tuing Road Taipei, Taiwan, ROC Telephone:(02)832-8256 or (02) 832-7330 Taipei Hsin Yi Center 104 Hsin Yi Road, Sect. 2, 7th Floor Taipei, Taiwan ROC Telephone:(02)341-0022 or 393-8805 Fax:(02)393-4857 Kaohsiung Center 37 Chung Hua 3rd Road Kaoshiung, Taiwan ROC Telephone:(07)261-4035 or (07)251-3638 Taichung Center 16, Ln. 118, Chin Hua N. Rd., Taichung, Taiwan ROC Telephone:(04)231-8842 or (04)233-5493 Facilities: TLI has 40-60 classrooms at every center. A student activity lounge is also available. Students: Most students are from Japan, the United States, and countries in Europe, but Korea, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Canada and African countries are also represented. There are slightly more men than women. Admissions: Students are expected to have a strong interest in Chinese language and culture. Applicants must fill out an application for admission form and pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of US$150. Upon acceptance, students must register in person at TLI,showing their passports and /or other identification. Registration must take place at least three days prior to the start of each new term. Calendar: TLI's academic year is comprised of six two-month terms starting in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Tuition: Tuition is calculated according to class hours. Classes are either group classes or one-on-one tutorials. Class Size: Individual Tutorials Cost per Hour(NT$): 330 to 300 (Depending on number of hours per week) Class Size: Group Classes Cost per Hour(NT$): 120 to 180 (Depending on number of students) There is an additional one-time registration fee of NT$400. Students must also pay for their textbooks and other materials. Living Expenses: NT$12,000-15,000 per month. Curriculum and instruction: TLI offers separate programs in Mandarin and Taiwanese. Each program is designed to carry a full-time student from an elementary to an advanced level over a period of one and a half years.(Full-time study is defined as a minimum of fifteen hours of class per week.) The time required to complete the curriculum, however, will depend upon the amount of time the student devotes to study and his or her individual rate of progress. Advanced students who have completed the regular curriculum may also choose from a variety of elective courses which are available for additional specialized study. TLI's program emphasizes pronunciation, oral comprehension, speaking skills, reading ability, and writing skills. Classes are conducted mostly in Chinese. A student will study with several different teachers, in order to be exposed to various accents and manners of expression, as well as different fields of knowledge. At the beginning level, approximately 75% of class time is devoted to the development of oral skills, and 25% to reading and writing. At the intermediate level, about half the class time is used for spoken Chinese and half for reading and writing. At the advanced level, approximately 75% of the class time is used for reading and writing, and 25% for spoken Chinese. Classes are designed to be a part of a larger sequence, in which the study of new materials is continually combined with review of past materials and Chinese history and culture are integrated into the curriculum. TLI's curricula in the Mandarin and Taiwanese programs draw on teaching materials prepared by the TLI Linguistics Committee and published by TLI, including textbooks, cassettes, and reference books. Extracurricular Activities: TLI sponsors a variety of social and cultural activities for students, including parties, guest lectures, sporting activities, excursions to historical sites, and visits to cultural performances. Classes in specialized skills, such as Chinese painting, calligraphy, and cooking, can be arranged for interested students. Every other year TLI sponsors the International Chinese Culture & Talent Contest, as well as the International Friendship Day Swim Meet & Pool Party. Scholarships: TLI offers no scholarships to students. Housing: TLI does not offer students accommodations. However, the student advisor or the director of each TLI's five centers is available to help students locate housing. TLI is sometimes able to assist students, after their arrival in Taiwan, in finding a homestay family to live with. Transcripts or Certificates Awarded: At the completion of each full-time term of study, each student's progress is thoroughly evaluated, and he or she is given a course grade and a course completion certificate. Certificates incorporating a student's cumulative period of study and final course grade are available upon request. Transfer Credit: While many foreign universities accept credits from TLI, students must make their own arrangements with their home institutions, prior to coming to TLI. Exchange Agreements with Foreign Institutions: TLI has sister-school arrangements with several schools, including Bunkyo University Institute of Language and Culture(Japan), and Buena Vista College(USA). Language Center Statement by TLI The Taipei Language Institute is one of China's oldest and most respected private language schools. Founded in 1956 as the Missionary Language Institute, its original goal was to train missionaries in Mandarin and Taiwanese. The enrollment of an increasingly diverse group of students during the Institute's first few years led to the broadening of its goals. In 1960, the school's name was changed to the Taipei Language Institute, and it opened its doors to learners of Chinese of all backgrounds. From 1962 until 1979, TLI was contracted by the US State Department to teach Mandarin Chinese to American diplomats. Today, TLI is the only Taiwan member school of the International Association of Language Centers (IALC). This is a testament to the school's continued strong international reputation for quality and its commitment to the highest standards of education. Each of TLI's five centers in Taiwan offers a different learning environment and has it own distinct advantages for studying Chinese. Three of TLI's centers, including the flagship Roosevelt Center, are located in Taipei, the economic and political heart of Taiwan. TLI's Taichung and Kaohsiung centers are located in the leading cities of central and southern Taiwan. Over the years, TLI has developed its own method of language instruction, which emphasizes progressive acquisition of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. One of the most distinguishing features of TLI's program of instruction is its focus on the individual learner. Most of TLI's classes are either individual tutorials or group classes of two to four persons. Small class size ensures that students progress rapidly and follow a study program that best meets their needs. For students whose goals or interests fall outside the regular curriculum, TLI can arrange special elective courses. Examples of such specialized courses include Missionary, Business, and Foreign Diplomacy Chinese. In addition, TLI can design customized group programs upon request. Special group programs have included eight-week summer intensive courses for student exchange groups and on-site language training for the staffs of numerous businesses, embassies, and foreign associations in Taiwan.