Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract/Objectives

To help international students adapt to life in Taiwan and enhance local students' understanding of diverse cultures, the program hosts four Cultural Exchange Activities for International Students each semester. These activities include traditional crafts, festival experiences, food sharing, language salons, and campus or local tours. Through hands-on participation, international students gain a deeper understanding of Taiwanese culture. Local students also serve as volunteers and cultural guides, assisting with event coordination while developing cross-cultural communication and organizational skills, fostering a friendly and inclusive campus environment.

Results/Contributions

In 2025, The Master’s program in Chinese Language and Culture held eight cultural exchange activities to promote interaction between international and local students and provide hands-on experiences of Chinese culture, enhancing understanding of Taiwanese society and cross-cultural communication. Participants included over 160 students from various departments of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, representing countries such as Poland, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, as well as overseas Chinese and local students. Activities included traditional tea ceremonies, festival introductions, food exchanges, career talks, and local tours.

 

Students reported that the activities helped them overcome language and cultural barriers, sparked interest in Taiwanese culture, and strengthened friendships with local students, creating a welcoming campus environment.

 

Participation from multiple departments broadened discussions and interactions, while allowing local students to observe practical aspects of activity planning, providing valuable experience for future Chinese language teaching or cross-cultural work.

Keywords

Teaching Chinese as a Second LanguageCultural ActivitiesInternational StudentsTeaching Practicum

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Contact Information

人社院華語文碩士學位學程黃小姐
clcul@my.nthu.edu.tw