Summer+ Chinese Language & Culture

Outdoor Learning

Our excursions give you a direct understanding of Taiwanese culture while one-day trips are organized outside of Taipei for an in-depth exploration of our diverse nation.

Student Advisors

Each program offers well-trained NTU students who can provide support for any problem you may encounter during your summer program.

2023 Summer+ Programs

Chinese Language and Culture Program (June 26-August 4, 2023)

Chinese Course (5 NTU short-term program credits )

Students will study intensively for 3 hours per day throughout the 6-Week program and be expected to finish 5 to 6 lessons. The schedule may be adjusted according to students’ levels and learning efficiency. The program will focus on oral and written training, and there will be homework after class, which can help to strengthen students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Tutor Station

Tutor Station provides an interactive learning experience for the students. Local NTU Students will assist students with their homework, preparation for presentation/exam for this program, and practice Chinese language verbal communication skills.

Exploring Taiwan Course, Cultural Visits & Cultural Activities (2 NTU short-term program credits )

The Exploring Taiwan Course consists of a combination of in-class lectures, cultural tours, and activities. The lectures provide in-depth studies on specific social-cultural aspects of Taiwan. The cultural tours and activities supplement students’ learning from class lectures. Through a series of English-based lectures, cultural tours, and activities, students are expected to gain knowledge about different environmental, historical, and sociocultural facets of Taiwan. Exploring Taiwan classes allow students to understand how Taiwan’s past has shaped its modern state, and the subtle ways Taiwan embraces foreign culture with its local culture.

*Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive an academic transcript with 7 NTU short-term program credits. If they wish to have their credits approved, they should consult their home institutions and credit advisors in advance.
 

The program fee includes tuition, housing, orientation, cultural courses, and activities.
*Housing: on-campus double occupancy dormitory with community bath.
*Housing spaces are limited.
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Scholarship

Scholarship opportunities for students from Indiana University, Temple University, The University of Texas at Austin, Washington University in St. Louis, University of St Andrews, Michigan State University, and Cornell University. Click here to learn more.
 

Refund Policy

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
The program fee is:

• fully refundable if NTU cancels the program.
• 90% refundable if the student cancels the program before the start of class.
• 50% refundable if the student cancels the program before finishing 1/3 of the program.
• not refundable if the student cancels after finishing more than 1/3 of the program.

*Please note our program is a package, including some optional activities. The fee for activities won't be refunded if you choose to be absent from these activities.