8-week instensive mandarin program nsysu(normal)

8 weeks Intensive Mandarin Program CLC, NSYSU

2010.05.31

Chinese Language CenterNational Sun Yat-sen University2010Intensive Mandarin Program Language & Culture Study Tour

Program Objective

Our objective is to improve speaking and listening skills through a Chinese language program that combines challenging classroom instruction with exciting social and cultural activities. This allows students to observe, participate in, and discuss Chinese culture using a curriculum based on cross-cultural communication.

Teaching Staff

Experienced instructors with bachelor degrees and professional training in Teaching Chinese as Second Language (TCSL).

Textbook

Far East Everyday Chinese, Practical Audio-Visual Chinese, Speak Mandarin, Chinese Moral Tales, Taiwan Today, Thought and Society, Talks on Chinese Culture, Practical Newspaper Readings, A First Course for Literary Chinese, etc.

Curriculum

I. Language Course

Time: Monday through Friday mornings, 3hours instruction per day.

Level: Basic, elementary, intermediate, Advanced.

(Each class should consist of at least 4 students.)

Method: Daily language courses directed in communicative approach, with language games, role-play, authentic materials, and also task-oriented. Hanyu pinyin in Romanization and traditional characters are used as the principal written codes of instruction. However, the course can be taught using simplified characters if student prefer.Content: Basic level courses emphasize pronunciation, daily conversation and message writing. Elementary level courses emphasize practical conversation, story reading and casual writing. Intermediate level courses emphasize meeting report, media readings and summary writing. Advanced level courses emphasize negotiation, newspaper reading and report writing.

Evaluation: graded according to regular assignments, quizzes, midterms and finals.II. Language and Culture Course

Time: 2.5 hours instruction per week.

Method: weekly cultural courses through lectures, demonstration, practices, etc.

Content: various topics such as Chinese calligraphy, Chinese traditional music, Taiwan puppet, Chinese painting, art of Chinese knot, art of paper umbrella, aboriginal culture, temples and Taoist palaces, Beginning Taiwanese.

Evaluation: grades are based on final report of self-chosen topic.

III. Academic Counseling/ Weekly ReviewTime: two hours per week.

Content: Comprised of two hours consultation time, which is conducted by experienced instructors as advisor to assist students learning questions and proof-read their final report.

IV. Cultural Excursion Activities

Time: Four hours per week.

Method: Activities are organized on Friday. Excursion arranged in accordance with the topics of Language and Culture courses.

Content: Half-day tour to glance at Kaohsiung City, night market, windsurfing experience, Hakka Cultural Village, Aborigine Park, Mount Fo Guang and Tainan City, etc. Completion of Program

Student will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program, if requirements are met. Credit transfer may vary according to regulations of the home institution.

Detailed fee structures

All tuitions, fees and accommodation must be paid in Taiwan Dollars (NT$). I. Tuition: NT$44,000 per person (The fee of study materials is not included.)For each group with a minimum number of 10, the Course fee is NT$44,000. If the group number decreases the course fee will thus increase to cover the necessary expenses of the course for 10 people. Fees subject to change every year. Tuition includes: ( Placement evaluation test;( Language courses;( Language and Cultural courses;( Academic advising sessions;( Cultural Excursion Activities;(its not including 2-day Field Trip)( Welcome luncheon & Farewell luncheon( Handouts(Airport pick-up and departure service (not including transportation to and from the Kaohsiung International Airport)

II. Administration fee: NT$500 per personIII. Accidental Insurance fee: NT$500 per personInclude accidental injury and hospitalized costs.IV. Fees for accommodation and meals:IV-1 Accommodationa. On-campus dormitory (International Village) are double-occupancy rooms (single-occupancy is not available due to limited space);

b. Each room is equipped with Internet access, air condition, wooden-framed bed, desk and chair, bookshelf, and closet; c. Each common area (shared by 4 ~ 5 rooms) is equipped with bathroom and shower facilities, kitchenette (with microwave, no stove), drinking water dispenser, refrigerator, television (cable-access) and lounge area with sofa;d. Electricity cost is charged according to use. Use of air-conditioner will cost you NT$700 per month

e. Cooking is not allowed inside the rooms.Room Rentdeposit

NT$8,000NT$1,000

IV-2 Three meals: NT$70 For each mealThe CLC doesnt provide meals for students. Food can be easily and cheaply at the restaurant on the campus or around the university. For each meal, students should allow a minimum of NT$70. Program Schedule

TimetableMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

Morning

3 hours(9:10-12:00)Language ClassLanguage ClassLanguage ClassLanguage ClassLanguage Class

Afternoon2-4hoursAcademic

Advising(14:10-16:00)Language & Cultural Courses (14:10-16:30)Cultural Excursions(13:00-17:00)

Program Schedule

This schedule will vary and is subject to change without notice.MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySatSun

0Arrival day welcome to NSYSU

1Morning

Placement

Test (9:30-12:00)Morning

Language ClassMorning Language ClassMorning

Language ClassMorning

Language Class

Afternoon Orientation and City tour: Glance at Kaohsiung City & Night Market Tour (15:00-20:30)Afternoon

Afternoon

Language & Cultural Courses(14:10-16:30)Afternoon

Afternoon

2Morning




Language Class

Afternoon Academic Advising(14:10-16:00)Afternoon

Afternoon


Afternoon

Cultural Excursions: experience sweep(14:10-16:00)

3Morning




Language Class


Afternoon


Afternoon

Cultural Excursions: Trip to Qijien(15:10-18:00)

4Morning




Language Class


Afternoon


Afternoon

Cultural Excursions: Trip to Meinong(13:10-17:00)

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySatSun

5Morning




Language Class


Afternoon


Afternoon

Cultural Excursions: Trip to Mount Fo Guang(13:10-17:00)

6Morning




Language Class


Afternoon


Afternoon

Excursions: Trip to Tainan(12:10-17:00)

7Morning




Language Class$ Optional activities$

1 or 2-day Field Trip


Afternoon


Afternoon

Excursions: Trip to Taiwan Aboriginal Culture Park(12:10-17:00)

8Morning



Final ClassMorning

Final Exam& Speaking TestGood Luck!From the staff at the Chinese Language Center


Afternoon


Free for last minutes shopping and packing12:30PM

Farewell Lunch and Certificate Ceremony

Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts: http://english.kmfa.gov.twNational Science and Technology Museum: http://www.nstm.gov.tw/Meinong: http://meeinonghakka.kccc.gov.tw/Taiwan Aboriginal Culture Park: http://www.tacp.gov.tw/ENGLISH/HOME.htmMount Fo Guang: http://www.fgs.org.tw/english/index/index.htmKaohsiung Museum of History: http://w5.kcg.gov.tw/khm/new_english/index-e.htm Chinese Language Center, National Sun Yat-sen University

Intensive Mandarin ProgramApplication Form

1. Required Documents

( Copy Of Passport ( Document of insurance ( 2 2-inches photograph

2. Personal informationNameFamily name

First name

Nationality

Passport No.

Date Of Birth Day Month Year

Gender( Male ( Female

3.Contact InformationHome AddressMailing Address

(Complete if different from home address)

No. and Street

City(Province, State)

Postal(Zip) Code

Country

Telephone

E-mail

Emergency contactName

Phone

Email

4. Language BackgroundHave you studied Chinese before? Yes No

If yes, Complete the following section:

1. When?

State years, months studied. year(s) month(s)

How many hours per week? hours/week

Where did you study? Self-taught

2.Which have you studied?Simplified Characters Traditional Characters

zhuyin () Pinyin

Modern Chinese Literary Chinese

Listening Comprehension peaking Reading Writing

3. Do you regularly use Chinese in your home country? Yesat home

at work

How many hours a day? No

4. Have you ever lived in a Chinese-speaking country?YesWhich country?

When?

How long? No

5. Have you ever taken a Chinese Proficiency test?YesHow were you placed?

Beginner

Intermediate

AdvancedNo

6. List the main books you have formally Studied: (Please indicate title and level)

5.Language Ability (Excellent/Good/Fair/Beginning)SpeakingListeningReadingWriting

6. Which course are you applying for?

(Basic (Elementary (Intermediate (Advanced7. Statement of purpose/study plan

Airport Pick-Up Service Application Form

Name:___________________________________________________________Contact Institution:_________________________________________________Nationality_______________ Gender(male (female

Tel: ________________________ Email: _____________________________

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(Would you like to apply for airport pick-up service?

(Yes, please fill out the application form.

(No, please fill out the Arrival Information.Arrival Information

1. Departure Date & Time:______________________________2. Arrival Date & Time (To Kaohsiung International Airport):

______________________________________________________________

3. Airline: ________________________________________________

4. Flight Number: ________________________________

Note

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2. If you need an airport pick up service, you must fax or email this complete application form to the CLC three weeks before your departure date. Late application will NOT be accepted.

The CLC provides airport pick-up service ONLY from the Kaohsiung International Airport to the university. (The transportation fee is not included)

Overview

The Chinese Language Center (CLC) was established in 1997 as part of extension education of National Sun Yat-sen University. The CLC has custom-designed a eight-week Intensive Chinese Language program that aims to increase the Chinese language proficiency and the understanding of Chinese culture. Practical extracurricular activities are included for students to experience the unique cultural characteristics of Taiwan.

Chinese Language Center, Office of International Affairs,

National Sun Yat-sen University

Program Contact:

Contact Person: Ms Pei-jiun HUMs Ya-ping

Address: No. 70, Lien-hai Rd., Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel.: +886-7-525-2000 ext. 3030~3031

Fax: +886-7-525-3039

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: http://www2.nsysu.edu.tw/CLC

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