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Broaden the Reach of Mandarin Language Learning at ACTFL!
Broaden the Reach of Mandarin Language Learning at ACTFL!
The 2024 ACTFL annual conference, taking place in Philadelphia, PA, brought together over thousands of foreign language educators, administrators, scholars and students across the world. As the largest North American foreign language professional organization, each year attendees come together to share and exchange pedagogical expertise, learn about new teaching resources and technology, and network with fellow educators passionate about foreign language learning.
The NTU-IU Mandarin Learning Center’s manager attended as a part of the Taiwan delegation to promote both Mandarin learning resources from NTU and Taiwan. It was a wonderful opportunity to network and engage with many Mandarin teachers across the K-12 and collegiate institutions in North America. At the Taiwan Night event, NTU’s delegation was able to engage with familiar and new partners and explore further opportunities of collaboration.
NTU Faculty Invited to the East Asian Language Pedagogy Sympoium at Washington University in St. Louis, U.S.
NTU Faculty Invited to the East Asian Language Pedagogy Sympoium at Washington University in St. Louis, U.S.
Under the theme of ”Language Education in a Changing World: Embracing Equity, Diversity, and Heritage in the Post-Methods Era”, Wash U, with the generous support of Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted its first East Asian Language Pedagogy Symposium, bringing language pedagogy scholars across Chinese, Japanese and Korean together on Oct. 5, 2024. The TECO Denver Director-General Huang and TECO Houston Education Division Director Yang’s presence had shown the strength of the partnership between Wash U and Taiwan. Moreover, NTU Professor Li-Ping Chang from NTU’s Graduate Program of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language was invited to present as a discussant and the closing-remark speaker at the symposium. Through formal and informal engagements, NTU and Wash U faculty members were able to exchange and further explore collaborative opportunities.
NTU Huayu BEST Hosts Information Sessions at Partner Universities
NTU Huayu BEST Hosts Information Sessions at Partner Universities
In early October 2024, the NTU Huayu BEST team hosted study abroad information sessions at two partners’ campuses in the midwest U.S. We met with students learning Mandarin at Michigan State University and Washington University in St. Louis to discuss exciting study abroad opportunities at NTU’s Mandarin language programs. Alumni of the study abroad program also attended to share their personal experiences at NTU and shared helpful tips in maximizing the learning journey in Taiwan.
Indiana University Associate Vice President Shawn Reynolds visits NTU International College
Indiana University Associate Vice President Shawn Reynolds visits NTU International College
On November 29, 2022, Shawn Reynolds, Indiana University Associate Vice President, visited NTU International College. Indiana University is one of NTU's most important partners, especially since our BEST program signed the agreement in 2021, we have already sent several students and faculty members to Indiana University. Therefore, NTU takes the visit of the Vice President of International Affairs of Indiana University very seriously. NTU was the last stop of the Vice-President's official trip. On that day, the Vice-President met with the leadership of NTU and then went to the International College to have an exchange with the BEST team to discuss possible future cooperation items. Up to now, 6 students from Indiana University have come to NTU to study Chinese through BEST Program. After the meeting, the Associate Vice President also welcomed NTU to visit Indiana University.
IU Professor Chen visits the NTU International College
IU Professor Chen visits the NTU International College
Professor Yea-Fen Chen – the Director of the Chinese Flagship Center at Indiana University (IU) Bloomington – visited the IU students studying Chinese for the summer term at NTU. Two of these IU students participated through the Taiwan Huayu BEST Program and both enrolled in the International Chinese Language Program (ICLP) courses. Additionally, Professor Chen and the International College leadership, Dean Wang and CEO Chiu, met to discuss the overall IU-NTU collaborations on the Taiwan Huayu BEST Program and the future directions of this valuable partnership. Professor Chen also graciously joined the students in the closing ceremony of the summer term, celebrating their achievement and learning. As an alumna of NTU, she encouraged the students to visit Taiwan and NTU again in the future.
University of St Andrews Professor Chi visits the NTU International College
University of St Andrews Professor Chi visits the NTU International College
On 20 July 2022, Professor Chi from the University of St Andrews in Scotland visited NTU's International College and met with Dean Wang and CEO Chiu of the International College. During the meeting, in addition to discussing the Best Program collaboration, they also explored other possibilities for future implementation together. Professor Chi also visited the students who are studying Mandarin at NTU this summer. Professor Chi also brought some gifts from Scotland and had group photos taken at the College. We hope to visit the St Andrews teachers in Scotland next time.
NTU advances Mandarin language education partnership with UT Austin
NTU advances Mandarin language education partnership with UT Austin
In June 2022, NTU President Chung-Ming Kuan and Executive Vice President Chiapei Chou visited University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and met with Sharon Wood, Executive Vice President and Provost, Sonia Feigenbaum, Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Chief International Officer, Gerald Speitel, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of Cockrell School of Engineering, and Fiona Mazurenko, Director of Global Alumni Relations, to discuss the recent development for partnership.
NTU leadership visit to Indiana University strengthens academic ties
NTU leadership visit to Indiana University strengthens academic ties
National Taiwan University President Chung-Ming Kuan, Ph.D., and Executive Vice President Chiapei Chou, Ph.D., visited Indiana University on June 3 to discuss the institutions’ recently expanded partnership, and their new focus on Chinese language education.
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