UHM in Taiwan 2023 – Chinese Language Flagship Center

Summer 2023

Introduction

UHM in Taiwan began offering a summer intensive program for the Chinese Language Flagship Program students (hereafter Flagship students) in 2022 through collaboration with the host institution, National Tsing Hua University. UHM in Taiwan offers a unique learning experience that allows Flagship students to take full advantage of the various cultural and historical sites to achieve the language proficiency goals of The Language Flagship. The program will be held in two locations; the first 3 weeks will be based in Taipei, and the remaining 5 weeks in Hsinchu. The curriculum was constructed specifically for Flagship students, with the leading instructors from participating domestic Chinese Language Flagship Programs. Students will engage in experiential learning and complete a project- based language learning (PBLL) project investigating Taiwan’s history, culture, politics, and technology development.

Highlights

• Enhanced Local Experience: 3 weeks in Taipei & 5 weeks in Hsinchu
• Earn 8 UHM Credits
• Leading Instructors from Domestic Chinese Flagship Programs
• Experiential Learning thru Project-Based Language Learning Project
• Diversified Course Formats
• Weekly Cultural Experience and Explorations
• Overnight Trip

Info Session

Program Info

Program Dates

Monday, June 12, 2023 – Friday, August 4, 2023

Locations

Taipei (3 weeks) & Hsinchu (5 weeks)

Academic Credits

8 credits, equivalent to two semesters of Chinese courses at UHM

Non-UHM students who registered through UHM Outreach and successfully complete the eight-week summer program can receive their UHM transcript.

Components

Instructional

5 days a week, every weekday
• 3hr Classroom Instruction
• 1hr Small Group Class
• 1hr Reading & Listening Drills
• 0.5hr One-on-One Tutoring

Cultural

• Weekly Chinese Table
• Weekly Language & Culture Practicum
• 4-6 Saturday Excursions
• Overnight Trip

Program Fees

$7,600 USD – Estimated Program fee (subject to change)

Includes tuition, accommodation (Taipei 3 weeks & Hsinchu 5 weeks), cultural activities, excursions, and instructional materials

The program fee does not include: airfare, meals, personal expenses

$284 USD – UHM credit fee

Curriculum

CHN 204 Accelerated Intermediate Mandarin (8 UHM credits)

‍Content of 201 and 202 covered in one semester.
Lecture/Contact Hours: 220hrs

CHN 305 Third-Year Chinese for Business Professionals (6 UHM credits)

‍‍Accelerated, intensive advanced course focusing on general advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing communicative needs of business professionals in the Chinese business context.
Lecture/Contact Hours: 165hrs

CHN 399 Directed Third-Level Reading (2 UHM credits)

‍For those who need special assistance, e.g., in reading texts in their area of specialization or at a pace more rapid than those of standard courses.
Lecture/Contact Hours: 55hrs

CHN 404 Accelerated Fourth-Level Mandarin (6 UHM credits)

‍‍Content of 401 and 402 covered in one semester.
Lecture/Contact Hours: 165hrs

CHN 405 Fourth-Year Chinese for Business Professionals (6 UHM credits)

‍Accelerated, intensive advanced course focusing on specialized advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing communicative needs of business professionals in the Chinese business context.
Lecture/Contact Hours: 165hrs

CHN 499 Directed Fourth-Level Reading (2 UHM credits)

‍‍‍For those who need special assistance, e.g., in reading texts in their area of specialization or at a pace more rapid than those of standard courses.
Lecture/Contact Hours: 55hrs