2012 tusa ambassador summer scholarship program yearbook

2012 TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program Yearbook

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The road to friendship between Taiwan and America has been paved,We have received you in the Confucius way,

Though we are 3000 miles away,One cannot help but think of you everyday

Presented to 2012 TUSA students and Professor Yun-Chi Yeh From: Director of the Chinese Language Center, Professor Rongfu Wu

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In 2012, the TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program was sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, R.O.C., and hosted by the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Chinese Language Center in Tainan City. Further to its setting amidst the culturally rich locales of Tainan, NCKU enjoys a ranking in the top two universities in Taiwan and is home to one of Taiwan’s most acclaimed and experienced language centers.

Recipients of this year’s scholarship undertook a rigorous schedule, seeing them attend 15 hours of language classes per week. In addition to core classes, students attended a variety of cultural classes designed to offer students additional applications for their language skills outside of the traditional classroom setting. These included classes in calligraphy, contemporary Chinese (Mandarin) pop songs, speech of political and economic development in Taiwan, Taichi, introduction of hand puppets and even Chinese opera.

Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance ( TUSA) is a non-government, non-profit nationwide organization, registered with the Secretary of State of Arkansas, United States of America. In conjunction with leading education providers in Taiwan, one of TUSA’s flagship initiatives is its Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program. The purpose of TUSA is to promote friendships and better understandings between people in the United States and people in Taiwan through cultural exchange programs, educational partnerships, and economic cooperation.

The annual program sees 36 outstanding students from the United States granted the unique opportunity to intensively study Chinese Language (Mandarin) and immerse themselves in Taiwanese culture over a period of 2 months. Upon their return to the United States, students are expected to act as goodwill ambassadors for both the United States and Taiwan wherever opportunities present themselves.

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Throughout the course of the program, students gained an understanding of typical Taiwanese lifestyle. Taiwanese students of similar age and outstanding academic record were paired with their American counterparts to act as their mentor and guide for all aspects of life in Taiwan. Through a number of extracurricular activities organized by the NCKU Chinese Language Center, students were also accompanied to various regions of Taiwan ranging from the historically significant monuments of Tainan City, to the untamed coastline of Taiwan’s East coast–a region in which a large number of Taiwan’s indigenous population still resides.

On behalf of NCKU, I take this opportunity to congratulate the recipients on the successful completion of this year’s program. I sincerely hope that their experience both in NCKU and Taiwan as a whole encourages them to continue their studies in the Chinese (Mandarin) Language, as well as assist in furthering the relationship between Taiwan and the United States.

Furthermore, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Thomas Bruce, President of TUSA and Dr. Yun-Chi Yeh, Vice President of TUSA for giving us the opportunity to host the program. Also, I thank the scholarships provided by the Ministry of Education and our President Hwung-Hweng Hwung’s support. At the same time, I would like to show my gratitude for the dedication and support provided to us by National Tainan First Senior High School, National Taitung Girls' Senior High School, Deguang Catholic High School, 24 host families, NCKU language exchange partners and the teachers and staff of the Chinese Language Center.

Director of Chinese Language CenterCollege of Liberal ArtsNational Cheng Kung University

2012. 09. 27

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Since 2003, the Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE) has worked with a number of foreign government and non-government bodies, including the United States based Taiwan United States Sister Relations Alliance (TUSA), to promote higher education exchanges and establish closer relations between Taiwan and the international community. In support of this aim, the MOE offers a scholarship - known as the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) - to foreign university students on an annual basis. The HES' primary function is to encourage international students to undertake Mandarin language study within Taiwan, and provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwanese culture and society. Upon return to their home countries, students are expected to act as goodwill ambassadors for both countries. Embassies and missions may maintain contact with scholarship recipients for the purpose of identifying future opportunities whereby recipients may share their experiences

Introduction of The Scholarship Scheme from The Ministry of EducationHuayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)

教育部 TUSA 獎學金

of life in Taiwan with both future HES applicants and the wider community.Recipients of the HES are awarded 25,000 NTD per month over the duration of their scholarship. Students must maintain an excellent attendance record, and may not be absent from class for any duration totaling more than 12 hours per month. Scholarship funds will be suspended for each month students do not meet minimum attendance requirements. Fur thermore, students are expected to maintain a minimum average score of 80% over each semester (quarterly). Any student that does not achieve 80% or above for two consecutive semesters will have their scholarship terminated.International applicants above the age of 18 who possess a high school diploma or above, an excellent academic record, and are of good moral character are eligible to apply. For more detailed information, please visit the website of the Taiwan MOE: http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=6777&CtNode=10634&mp=1

TUSA Member States

State of Alaska, State of Arkansas, State of Colorado, State of Hawaii, State of Iowa, State of Idaho, State of Indiana, State of Missouri, State of Nebraska, State of New Hampshire, State of Nevada, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Vermont, State of New Mexico, State of South Dakota

Non-TUSA Member States Having Agreements with Ministry of Education (MOE) or Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education Taiwan (FICHET)

State of California, State of Michigan, State of Maine, State of Ohio, State of South Carolina, State of Florida, State of Maryland, State of Utah, State of North Carolina

States Approving TUSA Students as Student Ambassadors

State of Iowa, State of Florida, State of Texas, State of Indiana, State of New Hampshire, State of Maine

Universities Approving The Credits Gained in TUSA Program

University of Denver, Northwestern University, University of Florida, University of Arkansas, University of Vermont, University of Colorado, University of Maine, Florida State University, University of Colorado Boulder, Swarthmore College

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Introduction of National Cheng Kung University

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A Research-Oriented Comprehensive University with Integrated Academic FieldsNational Cheng Kung University (NCKU) was established in 1931 in Tainan. It is renowned for its programs and research in engineering, technology, architectural design and medicine. As one of Taiwan’s leading integrated research type universities, NCKU has nine colleges covering the fields of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Management, Medicine, Social Sciences and Bioscience & Biotechnology. NCKU currently offers 40 undergraduate degree programs, 76 master’s degree programs and 54 doctoral programs. NCKU also has a national-level medical center and established the Research and Service Headquarters (RSH) in 1996, the first of its kind nationwide, a total of more than 60 research centers.

NCKU Earns Reputation as an Interna-tional Top-Tier University in TaiwanThe Ministry of Education (MOE) of Taiwan appointed NCKU as one of the best two universities to receive extra funds again for Ministry “Five Year, 50 Billion” project and

subsidized NCKU with 1.6 billion NT dollars from 2011 to 2015 for its excellent academic performance and potential. The MOE has once again recognized NCKU and NTU as one of the best universities in southern and northern Taiwan respectively. NCKU celebrated the 80th anniversary in 2011 and the University will also make efficient use of the fund to continue to participate in national research projects, create excellent achievements and live up to the society’s expectations in the future.

An International University with a Multi-Cultural CampusNCKU has excellent support for international students, such as the “Buddy-Buddy Program”, which is designed to facilitate international students as they adapt to life in Taiwan. Through the program, students will be able to have a better understanding of the local culture and customs. NCKU provides a free Tutoring Program for certain courses at the undergraduate level and also provides free Chinese language courses for international students in order to have an in-depth understanding of the local life and culture!

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Faculty & StudentsNCKU is committed to enhancing its reputation through abundant resources, strong alumni support, and cooperative ventures with the Southern Taiwan Science Park. To meet teaching needs, NCKU has been staffed with qualified faculty and equipped with modern facilities. At present, there are about 23,000 students, more than 1,000 faculty members and more than 2,000 staff and assistants at NCKU. Of these students, about 600 hail from over 60 countries all over the world and are studying degree programs at NCKU to learn and experience a new life here.

CampusesNCKU occupies a total of 188 hectares, including 9 campuses. Seven campuses are located in the center of Tainan city, and the rest two campuses are situated outside the city center. Each campus in the major part of NCKU is closely interlinked and tightly developed as a city within the university. In addition, each department in NCKU has its own building. NCKU is undoubtedly one of the most spacious and beautiful university campuses in Taiwan.

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Introduction of Chinese Language Center

華語中心介紹

In 1982, National Cheng Kung University established the Chinese Language Center (CLC) offering a complete Chinese language training program to promote international cultural exchange. Each year, more than 1,000 foreign students from over 50 different countries study Chinese at the language center. The students are of all ages ranging from early teens to retired seniors. Additionally, in response to popular demand, Summer classes are now available for younger children.

All of our teachers are qualified with The Ministry of Education's Certificate of Proficiency for Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language. All of them have degrees in Chinese, Foreign Languages, or other relevant studies,

the vast majority of our teachers have good proficiency in English or other languages. At present, there are 22 full-time and 11 part-time teachers employed at the CLC. This is the highest number of full-time professional teaching staff in any Chinese language center in Taiwan.

The language center offers comprehensive courses in Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Course design is based on a two-year program, during which students progress through four stages of development (beginner, basic, intermediate and advanced). Students will choose between attending Small Group Classes (6-12 persons) or Individual Classes. Elective classes related to Chinese culture such

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as Painting, Calligraphy, Taichi, Chinese Opera, Chinese Movie Appreciation, Cuisine and Culture are also available without additional cost. This approach focuses on developing language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while simultaneously exposing students to different aspects of the language and culture in practice.

The CLC also offers customized programs for international study/tour groups and Chinese Mandarin teacher training groups. These special courses are designed to take into account the length of the tour and the requirements of the group. Apart from language courses, we organize lectures, cultural excursions, language

exchanges, and host families, to give students a genuine sense of daily life in Taiwan.

Ranked among the top 2 universities in Taiwan and situated in Tainan City, known for having the best quality of life in the country, National Cheng Kung University affords visiting foreign students the opportunity to regularly interact with over 20,000 full-time NCKU students as well as the local population of Tainan City. In addition to language and cultural exchanges, students are encouraged to make friends and expand their international outlook. Many foreign students stay in Taiwan to pursue academic degrees.

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the expertise and dedication of the faculty and staff of the National Cheng Kung University. In particular, President H. H. Hwung and Dr. R. F. Wu and Ms. Shuling Chen from NCKU’s Chinese Language Center have been great friends and allies with TUSA on this extraordinary venture. The TUSA Executive Committee is most grateful for their commitment.

As you now embark on your life-work back at home, please know of my very best wishes for your continuing education. Plan to put into practice what you have learned and DO keep in touch with the new friends you have gained through this summer's work. And be conscious that as a TUSA Ambassador you still have work to be completed by letting others know of this very special opportunity. Congratulations from all the members of the Executive Committee, and I personally welcome you back to the USA!

Appreciatively,

August 20, 2012

Blessings from Honored Guests, Officers and Teachers

貴賓與師長的祝福

Message from President of Taiwan– United States Sister Relations Alliance

Dr. Thomas A. Bruce

Members of the TUSA Ambassador class of 2012:

Please know how pleased and delighted your Executive Committee is that you have now completed the Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture Summer Program. I hope that this has been as enriching an experience for you as it has been for former scholars, and for me in my personal Taiwan immersion activities in the past.

This summer has obviously been very special, in that you have had the opportunity to see a blend of modern Taiwan with the traditions of one of the world's oldest civilizations. The TUSA Executive Committee is grateful to NCKU for attending to your safety and well-being during the University’s inaugural year of hosting the TUSA program. We need not remind you that all this would not have been possible had it not been for the largess of the Taiwan Ministry of Education and

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out of 216 well-qualified applicants from 20 of the United States of America. We see enormous potential in you as leaders, ambassadors and partners in forging ties between America and Taiwan. We commend you for your motivation and the hard work that you have applied in learning about Mandarin and Taiwanese culture.

In taking home the valuable experience of your last two months in Taiwan, I hope also that you take home the good will and friendship of the Taiwanese people you have met, and that together we can all build on this friendship in a spirit of hope and optimism.

This is the day that you will begin using your memorable experience at National Cheng Kung University to build on your dreams and to work towards a better life. I am confident that this summer as a TUSA scholar is the beginning of a stronger future for all of us in the challenging times that confront the whole world.

With great pride, we congratulate all of you, knowing that you will be TUSA Ambassadors for life.

Sincerely and with kindest regards,

Yun-Chi Yeh, Ph.D.Founder and Vice-President of TUSA

August 24, 2012



M essage from Vice President of Taiwan–United States Sister Relations Alliance

Dr. YUN-CHI YEH

Dear 2012 TUSA Ambassadors:

This is the day of your commencement from the 2012 Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance ‘Ambassador’ program at National Cheng Kung University. The TUSA program has grown stronger and more popular each year since its inception 8 years ago–culminating in this its most successful year ever. It is an exciting time for all of us.

Many thanks and congratulations are due: firstly, great thanks to the Ministry of Education for its vision and commitment in supporting you and the cultural and academic goals of our program, with special gratitude to Director General Tony W. T. Lin, Director Chin-Sheng Chang and Officer Yu-Mei Li; secondly, to those on whose shoulders we all stand today: President Hwung-Hweng Hwung, Director Rong-Fu Wu, Coordinator Shuling Chen, and the faculty of National Cheng Kung University. Without their superb and innovative leadership, and extraordinary and unselfish dedication, the 2012 TUSA program would not have attained its current success. Finally and most importantly, congratulations to you who have been selected

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Message from Vice President of National Cheng Kung University

Dr. HUEY-JEN SU

At 80 years old, NCKU is one of the top universities in Taiwan, known for our rich history and impeccable accomplishments in the area of engineering sciences. We are now, in engineering sciences, ranked in the top 19 universities internationally. We strive to be one of the top universities in the world and, in no small part due to Ministry of Education funding over recent years (reserved for Taiwan’s elite education institutions), have engaged in some robust internationalization programs, including hosting the 2012 TUSA Ambassador Scholarship Program. The cultural diversity of NCKU is represented by the students of some seventy nationalities in attendance at any given time. In embracing such diversity, NCKU is very proud to host Taiwan’s only one tailor-made Chinese language program not only in respect of its full-time teaching faculty, but also its regard to the diverse backgrounds and needs of its foreign students; enabling students to spend more time at NCKU and wider Tainan in pursuit of both academic and personal interests.I thank you for spending a pleasant and fruitful summer with us at NCKU, and in Tainan; the beautiful city in which I grew up.

Summary from Dr. HUEY-JEN SU’s address on the 2012 TUSA Summer Scholarship Program Opening Ceremony



Message from Branch Chief of American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office

Mr. Gary Oba

On behalf of the American Institute Taiwan, Kaoshiung Branch Office, I offer congratulations f o r b e i n g s e l e c t e d f o r t h i s p r o g r a m . Congratulations, too, for visiting one of Taiwan's most beautiful cities. I know from my own Chinese language studies that a two month language program can be very challenging, but I'm sure that to the extent you put your heart into your studies, you will be richly rewarded. As the Chinese saying goes, “一份耕耘,一份收穫; as you sow, so many you reap.”I wish you all success in your studies, and congratulate all of those who have contributed to the success of the program.

Summary from Mr. Gary Oba's address on the 2012 TUSA Summer Scholarship Program Opening Ceremony

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Message from Parents of TUSA Students

Peggy Lakey

Dear Sirs and Madams,

I wanted to thank you very much for having such a wonderful organization. My daughter, Marian Lakey, was a scholarship recipient this year from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Her experience in Taiwan was fabulous. She grew to love the students she worked with. Her Chinese fluency grew immensely. She learned a lot about the culture. It was a very valuable experience for her.Again, thank you for the wonderful experience you afforded my daughter and the other scholarship candidates this year.

Best,Peggy Lakey

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給我親愛的學生們

想到7月時，你們一句中文也不會，兩個月後，你們可以用簡單的中文與人溝通，做一些日常會話。在這短

短的兩個月，我看到美國人的活躍，團結與生生不息的活力，你們各別來自不同的州，每個人都有各自鮮

明的人格特質。我想在你們求學的日子沒寫過這麼多的功課吧：）很高興與你們有著亦師亦友的關係，這

兩個月我也從你們的身上學到了很多。希望日後能有再見的一天啊！

親愛的 TUSA B班學生們：

很高興能跟你們這些認真又可愛的學生們一起上課，兩個月的時間真的好短，真希望我們有更多的時間可

以一起相處。

育文：你跳舞跳得真不錯下次請讓我看你跳舞！你說中文真好聽希望你能多說一點中文

士峰：看中文電影學中文是很好的辦法希望在美國能看到很多台灣電影^^

羅倫：你是個好可愛的女孩兒中文也說得不錯以後也要常常說中文喔

愛莉：你的中文說得好也寫得好真是一個好學生希望你再來台灣！

愛碧：你上課的時候總是很認真也謝謝你送給我的禮物我會想妳∼

杰明：你做的黏土"杰明娃娃" 放在我的桌上看到它就會想到你謝謝你！

內森：魷魚老師！祝你在中國工作一切都好中國學生都愛你！

A 班老師 / 周雅娟老師

B 班老師 / 劉怡如老師

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TUSA C 班的學生們，

八個星期的課一下子就過了，你們已經回到了美國。雖然在美國說中文的機會比較沒有那麼多，可是還是

希望你們抓緊機會練習。學習一個語言並不是幾年就可以學得好，可是要忘記卻是幾天沒用就可以做得

到。加油！希望下次你們再來台灣時，我們已經可以用全中文說話喔！Miss you guys!

TUSA D 班的學生們，

真高興2012年能和你們在一起共度八個星期的時光，你們活潑的模樣還深深留在我腦海裡，真捨不得你們

離開，雖然我不知道你們會不會彼此聯絡，但是希望你們都能記得在台灣台南這段日子，交到的朋友，看

過的風景，旅行過的地方，認識的文化以及學習過的中文…也許以後我們還可以有機會再跟你們相遇，也期

待你們再次來到台灣玩，別忘了來拜訪曾認識過的朋友還有老師們，祝福你們都能有順利的未來！加油！

霏佳明、葛夫明：E2班因為你們的加入，上課氣氛更加活潑多元。能夠教到聰明又不吝於和他人分享的你

們，我實在幸運。你們真的是很棒很好的學生！相聚的時間雖然短了一點，卻很愉快。哪裡有不散的宴席

呢？現在我們大家不得不說再見，希望中文課給你們帶來美好的回憶。帶著滿滿的祝福，祝福你們工作、

戀愛、學業一切都順利！繼續保持聯絡，希望有一天你們能夠再回到台灣。

C 班老師 / 張悅寧老師

D 班老師 / 林祐琪老師

E2 班老師 / 林逸欣老師

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In this program, in addition to focusing on the improvement of students’ Chinese abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing, we also paid attention to the cultural experience and learning. Four teachers of language classes are all full-time teachers with more than 4 years teaching experience. They are all qualified with The Ministry of Education's Certificate of Proficiency for Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language. As for cultural classes, the lecturers are well-experienced and professional teachers in different fields.

Teacher of TUSA Class A

Teachers of Language Classes

周雅娟 Zhou, Ya-Juan

Job Title : Full-Time TeacherEducation : Master of Applied Linguistics, Jinan University (中國暨南大學)

Years of Teaching Experience : 2009-present

Certificate :． The Certification Examination for Proficiency in Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language． TOEIC． Certificate of Qualified English Teacher for High School in Taiwan

Specialist in :． Tuition of Beginner/Basic Level Grammar, Pronunciation and Conversation; Transition between

Traditional and Simplified Chinese for Advanced Students.

Discipline :． Beginner Grammar, Beginner Daily Conversation, Beginner Pronunciation, Taiwanese and Chinese

Expression: Comparison in Simplified Chinese

Recently Hosted Programs． Intensive Chinese Program for University Students

-2012 The TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program-IPSA Semester 2012 Chinese Program-2011 4 Weeks & 6 Weeks Intensive Chinese Program for University of Canberra & University of Wollongong

． Intensive Chinese Program for Elementary School Students-2012 Meyerholz Elementary School Summer Intensive Chinese Program

Publication :． The ideal ratio of Chinese culture and language in overseas weekend Chinese school textbook–take

Zhongwen and Children’s Chinese Reader as example

Introduction of the Faculty of TUSA Program2012 TUSA 課程師資介紹

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Teacher of TUSA Class B

劉怡如 Liu, Yi-Ru

Job Title : Full-Time TeacherEducation : Chinese Literature, National Cheng Kung University (國立成功大學)


Certificate :． The Certification Examination for Proficiency in Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language． The General English Proficiency Test． Certificate of 2010 Basic e-Teaching Capability Training Course for Chinese Teachers． Certificate of Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages “Sentence Drill”． Certificate of Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages “Suggestive Method”

Specialist in :． Chinese for Beginner, Basic and Intermediate Level

Discipline :． Small Group Class :

Beginner Level Course, Basic Level Course, Intermediate Level Course, Advanced Level Course． Elective Class :

Basic Grammar, Basic Listening & Speaking Training, Basic Pronunciation, Basic Daily Conversation

Recently Hosted Programs． Intensive Chinese Program for University Students

-2012 The TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship program-2012 Niigata University Summer Intensive Chinese Program-2011 4 Weeks Intensive Mandarin Program for University of Western Australia

Publication :． Paper Presented: Synonymic cultural differences of "Global Chinese Dictionary”-2011． Paper Presented: Lexicology positioning of community word-"Global Chinese Dictionary”-2011

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張悅寧 Chang, Yueh-Ning

Job Title : Full-Time TeacherEducation : Master of Linguistics, Department of Foreign Literature, National Cheng Kung University (國立成功大學)

Years of Teaching Experience : 2003-present (Chinese teacher in Chinese Division, University of California, Davis, 2008)

Certificate :． The Certification Examination for Proficiency in Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language． Certificate of Qualified English Teacher for Junior and Senior High School in Taiwan． The General English Proficiency Test． Certificate of 2010 Intermediate e-Teaching Capability Training Course for Chinese Teachers

Specialist in :． Chinese for Beginner, Basic and Intermediate Level

Discipline :． Small Group Class :

Beginner Level Course, Basic Level Course, Intermediate Level Course, Advanced Level Course． Elective Class :

Beginner Daily Vocabulary, Beginner Pronunciation, Taiwan Today, Far-Eastern Everyday Chinese

Recently Hosted Programs :． Intensive Chinese Program for University Students

-2012 The TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program-IPSA Semester 2012 Chinese Program -2010 Aceh Scholarship Students 3 Weeks Intensive Chinese Program

Publication :． Thesis: Contrastive Analysis of Mandarin and English Vowels

Teacher of TUSA Class C

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Job Title : Full-Time TeacherEducation : Master of Linguistics, Department of Foreign Literature, National Cheng Kung University (國立成功大學)

Years of Teaching Experience : 2003-present (Chinese teacher in Chinese Division, University of California, Davis, 2008)

林祐琪 Lin, You-Qi

Job Title : Full-Time TeacherEducation : Foreign Literature, National Cheng Kung University (國立成功大學)


Certificate :． The Certification Examination for Proficiency in Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language． Certificate of 2010 Basic e-Teaching Capability Training Course for Chinese Teachers． Certificate of 2011 Intermediate e-Teaching Capability Training Course for Chinese Teachers． Certificate of 2012 Advanced e-Teaching Capability Training Course for Chinese Teachers

Specialist in :． Chinese for Beginner, Basic and Intermediate Level, Media and Presentation Skills

Discipline :． Chinese Songs, Word Play, Intermediate Conversation, Beginner Pronunciation, Movie Making,

Chinese Movie, Simplified Chinese, Mainland Chinese Expression

Recently Hosted Programs :． Intensive Chinese Program for University Students

-2012 The TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program- IPSA Semester 2012 Chinese Program -2010 Aceh Scholarship Students 3 Weeks Intensive Chinese Program-2008 6 Weeks Chinese Intensive Program for University of Canberra, Australia-2007 6 Weeks Chinese Intensive Program for University of Canberra, Australia

． Intensive Chinese Program for High School Students-2012 George Mason High School Summer Intensive Chinese Program

． Intensive Chinese Workshop for Teachers-2011 Overseas Chinese Language Teacher Professional Development Program in Taiwan-2010 Overseas Chinese Language Teacher Professional Development Program in Taiwan

Teacher of TUSA Class D

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Teachers of Cultural Classes

． Class : 學習中文的挑戰與收穫 Studying Chinese: Challenge and RewardLecturer : 那原道 Randal NadeauEducation/Experience : - Professor of East Asian Religions, Director of Department of Religion, Trinity University- Ph.D., University of British Columbia

． Class : 書畫賞析與體驗 Chinese Painting Appreciation＆國畫 Chinese PaintingLecturer : 張志強 Johann C. C. ChangEducation/Experience : - Former Director of Foreign Language Center- Ph. D., Researcher of German Literature, University Bonn

． Class : 文化古蹟與介紹 Introduction to Chinese Culture and Historical Sites Lecturer : 蔣榮先 Chiang, Jung-Hsien Education/Experience : - Professor and Vice Director of NCKU Library- Ph.D., Computer Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia- Volunteer interpreter at Tainan historical sites

． Class : 布袋戲介紹與體驗 Introduction to Chinese Hand PuppetsLecturer : 廖俊龍 Liao, Jun-Long

Education/Experience : - Lecture of Dongshih Elementary school- Hand Puppet Master

． Class : 臺灣生活飲食文化 Taiwanese Food CultureLecturer : 鄭李金娥 Zheng, Li Jin-E Education/Experience : - Director-General of Tainan Wu Liu Zhi Life & Culture Association

． Class : 茶道 Tea CeremonyLecturer : 黃俊嘉 Huang, Jun-Jia

Education/Experience : - The owner of Ruo Shui Feng Living Center- The Chief Planning Supervisor of tea ceremony training course in Gaoyu Restaurant

． Class : 太極拳 TaichiLecturer : 胡明芳 Hu, Ming-Fang Education/Experience : - Vice Director of The Taichi Chuan Association, R.O.C.- Consultant of Tainan Taichi Chuan Association

． Class : 捏麵人 Flour MiniatureLecturer : 陳義進 Chen, Yi-JinEducation/Experience : - Awarded “Prize of Teaching Excellence” of Chinese traditional folk art- Lecturer of flour miniature class in several governmental organizations and schools.

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． Class : 學習中文的挑戰與收穫 Studying Chinese: Challenge and RewardLecturer : 那原道 Randal NadeauEducation/Experience : - Professor of East Asian Religions, Director of Department of Religion, Trinity University- Ph.D., University of British Columbia

． Class : 書畫賞析與體驗 Chinese Painting Appreciation＆國畫 Chinese PaintingLecturer : 張志強 Johann C. C. ChangEducation/Experience : - Former Director of Foreign Language Center- Ph. D., Researcher of German Literature, University Bonn

． Class : 文化古蹟與介紹 Introduction to Chinese Culture and Historical Sites Lecturer : 蔣榮先 Chiang, Jung-Hsien Education/Experience : - Professor and Vice Director of NCKU Library- Ph.D., Computer Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia- Volunteer interpreter at Tainan historical sites

． Class : 布袋戲介紹與體驗 Introduction to Chinese Hand PuppetsLecturer : 廖俊龍 Liao, Jun-Long

Education/Experience : - Lecture of Dongshih Elementary school- Hand Puppet Master

． Class : 臺灣生活飲食文化 Taiwanese Food CultureLecturer : 鄭李金娥 Zheng, Li Jin-E Education/Experience : - Director-General of Tainan Wu Liu Zhi Life & Culture Association

． Class : 茶道 Tea CeremonyLecturer : 黃俊嘉 Huang, Jun-Jia

Education/Experience : - The owner of Ruo Shui Feng Living Center- The Chief Planning Supervisor of tea ceremony training course in Gaoyu Restaurant

． Class : 太極拳 TaichiLecturer : 胡明芳 Hu, Ming-Fang Education/Experience : - Vice Director of The Taichi Chuan Association, R.O.C.- Consultant of Tainan Taichi Chuan Association

． Class : 捏麵人 Flour MiniatureLecturer : 陳義進 Chen, Yi-JinEducation/Experience : - Awarded “Prize of Teaching Excellence” of Chinese traditional folk art- Lecturer of flour miniature class in several governmental organizations and schools.

． Class : 人相學 PhysiognomyLecturer : 羅銢淯 Luo, Yong-YuEducation/Experience : - Council Member of Chinese Astrologists & Geomancers Association- Council Member of Trade Union of House Planning and Feng-shui

． Class : 臺語 TaiwaneseLecturer : 黃英甫 Huang, Ying-FuEducation/Experience : - Associate Professor of Department of Foreign Literature, National Cheng Kung University- State University of New York

． Class : 國劇介紹 Introduction to Chinese Opera Lecturer : 高美華 Gao, Mei-Hua

Education/Experience : - Associate Professor of Department of Chinese Literature, National Cheng Kung University- Department of Chinese Literature, University of Missouri-Columbia

Lecturer: 王銀麗 Wang, Yin-LiEducation/Experience : - A renowned master of Chinese opera and facial make-up- Art Director of Dong Shan Opera Company

． Class : 台灣和中國之間的政治經濟發展關係

Taiwan’s Political Economic Development in Taiwan and Cross-Taiwan Strait RelationsLecturer : 周志杰 Chou, Chih-Chieh Education/Experience : - Associate Professor, Department of Political Science Grad. Institute of Political Economy, NCKU- University at Buffalo, the State University of New York- Adjunct Lecturer, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York

． Class : 篆刻 Stamp EngravingLecturer : 張添原 Chang, Tian-Yuan Education/Experience : - Chairman of Association of Chinese Calligraphy and Arts- Consultant of Taiwan Chinese Calligraphy Society

． Class : 書法 CalligraphyLecturer : 黃漢杰 Huang, Han-JieEducation/Experience : - Calligraphy teacher of Zhuang-Jing Elementary School- M.A., Chinese Department, National Kaohsiung Normal University

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韋明修 / Matthew Emory WillardUniversity of New Hampshire

李育軒 / SeanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering

邰正龍 / Cameron Kaufmann TuckerGeorge Washington University

劉起芳 / DoraDepartment of Taiwanese literature

崑愛莉 / Emily Elizabeth KuenningUniversity of Wisconsin-Whitewater

張珮綺 / PeggyDepartment of Taiwanese Literature

柯玲玲 / Ariel Simone KorenUniversity of Pennsylvania

翁逸樺 / Yi-HuaDepartment of Accounting

詹淯婷 / EmmaDepartment of Foreign language & Literature

歐博恩 / Brian Francis O'ConnorUniversity of New Hampshire

林哲誼 / Jonathan LinDepartment of Accountancy

葛夫明 / Christopher Marcellus GraySwarthmore College

林永燦 / ChaosDepartment of Engineering Science

盧筱涵 / Sophia LuGraduate School of International Business

龍睿克 / Eric Green LombardoWhitman College

申語恬 / January the BaconatorDepartment of Foreign Languages & Literature

奧德榮 / David Aaron AustinSt. Mary's College of Maryland

李哲 / HelfgottDepartment of Photonics

崔嘉琦 / Justin Robert TrinidadUniversity of Virginia

簡堂牧 / Thomas Etheridge KentUniversity of Virginia

邱家豪 / HowardDepartment of Chemical Engineering

林奐君 / NikkiDepartment of Urban Planning

孫鈺媚 / AnnaDepartment of Foreign Languages & Literature

葛瓊 / Josue GayEckerd College

曾志川 / RoyDepartment of Foreign Languages & Literature

霏佳明 / Jamie Lynn FisherUniversity of Florida

黃秀祺 / SarahDepartment of Electrical Engineering

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韋明修 / Matthew Emory WillardUniversity of New Hampshire

李育軒 / SeanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering

邰正龍 / Cameron Kaufmann TuckerGeorge Washington University

劉起芳 / DoraDepartment of Taiwanese literature

崑愛莉 / Emily Elizabeth KuenningUniversity of Wisconsin-Whitewater

張珮綺 / PeggyDepartment of Taiwanese Literature

柯玲玲 / Ariel Simone KorenUniversity of Pennsylvania

翁逸樺 / Yi-HuaDepartment of Accounting

詹淯婷 / EmmaDepartment of Foreign language & Literature

歐博恩 / Brian Francis O'ConnorUniversity of New Hampshire

林哲誼 / Jonathan LinDepartment of Accountancy

葛夫明 / Christopher Marcellus GraySwarthmore College

林永燦 / ChaosDepartment of Engineering Science

盧筱涵 / Sophia LuGraduate School of International Business

龍睿克 / Eric Green LombardoWhitman College

申語恬 / January the BaconatorDepartment of Foreign Languages & Literature

奧德榮 / David Aaron AustinSt. Mary's College of Maryland

李哲 / HelfgottDepartment of Photonics

崔嘉琦 / Justin Robert TrinidadUniversity of Virginia

簡堂牧 / Thomas Etheridge KentUniversity of Virginia

邱家豪 / HowardDepartment of Chemical Engineering

林奐君 / NikkiDepartment of Urban Planning

孫鈺媚 / AnnaDepartment of Foreign Languages & Literature

葛瓊 / Josue GayEckerd College

曾志川 / RoyDepartment of Foreign Languages & Literature

霏佳明 / Jamie Lynn FisherUniversity of Florida

黃秀祺 / SarahDepartment of Electrical Engineering

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葛浩洋 / Ryan Christopher KretchRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

鄭春榮 / DanielDepartment of Computer Science and Information Engineering

司愛碧 / Abby Grace SmithRhodes College

林君憶 / YoyoDepartment of History

蘇賽珍 / Janine Cephra StuartUniversity of Virginia

蕭名雯 / Hsiao, Ming-WenDepartment of Photonics

包內森 / Nathan Thomas PaulUniversity of Minnesota Duluth

侯光遠 / MarkDepartment of Civil Engineering

吳玟瑤 / Wen-YaoDepartment of Economics

魏愛利 / Ariel Nicole WestUniversity of Michigan

陳亭羽 / BeckyDepartment of Law

杜景芳 / Cecilia Atasa-Marama DurocherUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

施立軒 / Kate Elizabeth StillmanBates College

楊婷伃 / TinaDepartment of Business Administration

羅倫 / Lauren Peyton RogersUniversity of Arkansas

吳翊寧 / Winnie Yi-NingDepartment of Business Administration

劉柳 / Marian Michael LakeyUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

吳佳陵 / JustineDepartment of Business Administration

葛倩琳 / Lin Georgina GreenCalifornia State University, Sacramento

林立竺 / Nelly LinDepartment of Foreign language and Literature

彭惠琪 / Huei-ChiDepartment of Statistics

林凡頎 / ClaudiaDepartment of Earth Science

鄭雅竹 / TammyDepartment of Foreign Languages & Literature

林莉娜 / Diana Marie LintonYale University

周佳萱 / BelindaDepartment of Foreign Languages & Literature

施麗雅 / Lia Brook SchallertUniversity of California, Santa Barbara

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葛浩洋 / Ryan Christopher KretchRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

鄭春榮 / DanielDepartment of Computer Science and Information Engineering

司愛碧 / Abby Grace SmithRhodes College

林君憶 / YoyoDepartment of History

蘇賽珍 / Janine Cephra StuartUniversity of Virginia

蕭名雯 / Hsiao, Ming-WenDepartment of Photonics

包內森 / Nathan Thomas PaulUniversity of Minnesota Duluth

侯光遠 / MarkDepartment of Civil Engineering

吳玟瑤 / Wen-YaoDepartment of Economics

魏愛利 / Ariel Nicole WestUniversity of Michigan

陳亭羽 / BeckyDepartment of Law

杜景芳 / Cecilia Atasa-Marama DurocherUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

施立軒 / Kate Elizabeth StillmanBates College

楊婷伃 / TinaDepartment of Business Administration

羅倫 / Lauren Peyton RogersUniversity of Arkansas

吳翊寧 / Winnie Yi-NingDepartment of Business Administration

劉柳 / Marian Michael LakeyUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

吳佳陵 / JustineDepartment of Business Administration

葛倩琳 / Lin Georgina GreenCalifornia State University, Sacramento

林立竺 / Nelly LinDepartment of Foreign language and Literature

彭惠琪 / Huei-ChiDepartment of Statistics

林凡頎 / ClaudiaDepartment of Earth Science

鄭雅竹 / TammyDepartment of Foreign Languages & Literature

林莉娜 / Diana Marie LintonYale University

周佳萱 / BelindaDepartment of Foreign Languages & Literature

施麗雅 / Lia Brook SchallertUniversity of California, Santa Barbara

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The purpose of the 2012 TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program is to encourage educational cooperation between Taiwan and the USA; to train Chinese language talents and increase the friendship between the two people through cultural exchange. This year is National Cheng Kung University’s first year to run the TUSA program. There are 2 aims in carrying out this project: one is to assist in National Cheng Kung University’s internationalization agenda so as to publicize the prestige of the University; the second is to improve the procedures and processes within the Chinese Language Center in order to improve teaching quality.

According to the research, study abroad is definitely beneficial for language learners. The aim of language learning in the 21st century is to communicate and socialize across cultures. We discover that from research data collected from participants in previous study abroad programs that interests, curiosity and curriculums are the most important motives for students to come to Taiwan to study. Therefore, when designing curriculum for the TUSA program, apart from making sure that we meet student needs and fulfill their aims for studying abroad, we also wanted to achieve the aim of training Chinese language talents, increase cross cultural exchanges and establish friendships between people.

When we designed a language curriculum, the audience of the teaching is another important consideration. Students of TUSA are the crème de la crème of universities from 20 states in the whole of America. They came from different disciplines. Only a few students are majoring in Chinese. Students who had never studied

Chinese before was around 30%. Another 30% had achieved beginner level of Chinese and the rest had achieved an intermediate level of Chinese. This characteristic is slightly different from an ordinary study abroad program. Our research reveals that for an ordinary study abroad group, the most striking characteristic is that all students tended to come from the same institution or university with similar study backgrounds.

According to the data collected above, this program emphasizes both language studies as well as language related cultural phenomena. The design of the curriculum is as follows: (1) Aim of teaching: to develop in students’ basic

language use ability based on authentic language use situations in the target language society; and to gain knowledge about Chinese language cultures as well as improving students’ communicative abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The teaching was primarily conducted in complex Chinese characters.

( 2 ) Te a c h i n g h o u r s : t h e r e w e r e 3 - h o u r language classes per day, a total of 120 hours. There were also 44 hours of cultural classes (including lectures and authentic experiences), 1 or 2 per week. In addition, there were 7 lectures on Chinese culture and 4 cultural excursions, a total of 48 hours. The entire curriculum consists of 8 weeks and a total of 212 hours.

(3) Class arrangement: in order to achieve the desired outcome of language learning, each class is conducted in 2 different formats: one was a class that involves a small class

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and the other was one-on-one tutoring sessions. Allocation of classes depended on the pre-class test results. There are 4 classes of differing abilities from zero beginners to intermediate level. Every class consists of 6-12 people. The cultural classes were taught to the whole group and were conducted through lectures and experiential learning. We also organized exchange student partners from National Cheng Kung University to assist course participants on a one to one basis. Course participants also have opportunities to visit host families on the weekend in order to increase opportunities for authentic and real life Chinese language communication.

(4) Teaching material: Practical Audio-Visual Chinese (2nd edition) was used as the main teaching material. Additional authentic materials were also used.

(5) Teaching speed: based on the teaching material, one chapter per week, plus other extension material; for 8 weeks, 8 to 10 chapters could be completed.

(6) Teaching approaches: teaching strategies include in class explanations, class activities, small group presentations, individual interviews, forums and extracurricular activities such as cultural site visiting etc.

(7) Cultural classes and other associated arrangement: in order to achieve the aim of understanding the traditions and cultures of local people, mutual communication and fr iendship, apar t from language classes, traditional cultural activities such

as Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, Taichi as well as other modern cultural activities such as the tea ceremony, Physiognomy, as well Chinese hand puppet shows and classical Chinese opera. They were also introduced to knowledge about Chinese culture, philosophy as well as Chinese aesthetics. We also coordinated these activit ies with visits to historical sites, the National Palace Museum in order to experience the mingling of different cultures such as Hakka and the aboriginal people of Taiwan. We hoped that through these activities as well through one on one language exchange, visits to host families and opportunities to be English volunteers, participants genuinely experienced authentic living in Taiwan.

(8) Course achievement evaluation: a listening mini test was carr ied out each week. Students were tested in class through speaking tasks, presentations and an end of course exam.

After the conclusion of the program, students w h o h a v e s u c c e s s f u l l y c o m p l e t e d t h e assessment tasks in the curriculum will earn 6 credits. At the moment, 10 universities in the U.S. including Northwestern University, University of Florida, University of Arkansas, University of Denver, University of Vermont, University of Colorado, University of Maine Orono, Florida State University, University of Colorado Boulder, and Swarthmore College have already approved the credits gained in this program. This is one of this program’s characteristic and attests to the professionalism and quality of the program.

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1. Class A & B:

In order to achieve effective language instruction, part of the TUSA language program was conducted in one on one format to maximize opportunities for individual practice. Such arrangements were designed for students to achieve the desired learning outcome within two months. The 34 students were divided into 4 smaller classes (Class A-D), according to the entry test conducted before students’ commencement in their course. Each class had 6-12 students.

(1) Course DescriptionBeginner classes were designed for students with no experience of learning Chinese. However, all classes were taught in Chinese. According to students’ requirements, both Mandarin Phonetic Symbols and Hanyu Pinyin romanization was used in class. In addition to the classroom curriculum, students learned about Taiwanese folklore culture through visits to culture sites and other extra curricula activities.

(2) Course ObjectivesThe class emphasized the instruction in basic pronunciation, grammar, and commonly used vocabulary, with the aim of enabling students to achieve basic co mmunicative ability in Chinese by the end of the course. The course adopted a “whole language” approach to instruction, focusing on listening and speaking in class, and reading and writing at home to achieve the aim of integrating the four skills. Students participated in speaking and listening activities related to the themes in the text, as well as learning to read and write about 250 to 300 new words and 27 to 35 sentence patterns.

TUSA Chinese Language CourseTUSA 語言課程

(3) The Content of Class AClass A was based on the topics in Practical Audio-Visual Chinese (2nd edition) from Book 1 Lesson 0 to Lesson 8. The topics are as below :

L0. 漢語拼音 PinYinL1. 您貴姓 What’s your surname?L2. 早，您好 Good morning.L3. 我喜歡看電影 I like movies.L4. 這枝筆多少錢 How much is this pen?L5. 我家有五個人 There are five people in my family.L6. 我想買一個新照像機 I want to buy a new camera.L7. 你的法文念得真好聽 Your French is great.L8. 這是我們新買的電視機 This is our new TV.

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(4) The Content of Class BClass B was based on the topics in Practical Audio-Visual Chinese (2nd edition) from Book 1 Lesson 5 to Book 2 Lesson 2. The topics are as below :

L1. 我家有五個人 There are five people in my family.L2. 我想買一個新照像機 I want to buy a new camera.L3. 你的法文念得真好聽 Your French is great!L4. 這是我們新買的電視機 This is our new TV.L5. 你們學校在哪裡 Where is your school?L6. 我到日本去了 I went to Japan.L7. 你幾點鐘下課 What time do you finish class?L8. 我到外國去了八個多月 I went overseas for 8 months.L9. 我生病了 I’m sick.L10.到那兒去怎麼走 How do I get there?

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2. Class C & D:(1) Course Description

This course is suitable for students who have completed at least 180 to 350 hours of Chinese language learning. At the completion of this course, students are expected to be able to fluently and correctly discuss issues dealt with in this course, and achieve the goal of linguistic communication. In addition to the classroom c u r r i c u l u m , s t u d e nt s l e a r n e d a b o u t Taiwanese folklore culture through visits to cultural sites and other extracurricular activities.

(2) Course ObjectivesStudents were able to talk about their own work experience and learned about the culture of gift giving, and use Chinese to briefly introduce aspects of Taiwanese history. Students learned how to talk about activities and legends associated with festivals and introduce festivals in their own countries as well as famous tourist sites in Chinese. Students participated in speaking and listening activities related to the themes in the text, as well as learning to read and write about 350 to 600 new words and 50 to 60 sentence patterns.

(3) The Content of Class CClass C was based on the topics in Practical Audio-Visual Chinese (2nd edition) from Book 2 Lesson 1 to Lesson 8. The topics are as below :

L1. 我生病了 I am sick.L2. 到那兒去怎麼走 How do I get there?L3. 請您給我們介紹幾個菜 Could you recommend a few dishes for us?L4. 請他回來以後，給我打個電話 Please ask him to call me when she gets back.L5. 華語跟法語一樣好聽 French sounds as good as Chinese.L6. 歡迎你們搬來 Welcome to be our new neighbor.L7. 你要把這張畫掛在哪兒

Where do you want to hang this picture?L8. 他們在樓下等著我們呢 They are waiting us downstairs.

(4) The Content of Class DClass D was based on the topics in Practical Audio-Visual Chinese (2nd edition) from Book 3 Lesson 1 to Lesson 8. The topics are as below :

L1. 新室友 New room matesL2. 吃什麼好 What can we eat?L3. 我想去台灣 I want to go to Taiwan.L4. 談談地理吧 Talking about geography.L5. 氣候跟出產 Climate and produceL6. 考不完的試 Endless testsL7. 念大學容易嗎 Is it easy to study in university?L8. 你也打工嗎 Do you have a part-time job too?

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3. One-On-One Tutorial ClassIn this program, we also offered one-on-one tutorial classes everyday to help TUSA students preview and review what they had learned in-and-out of school. Almost every TUSA student would be assigned a tutor that helped students improve their Chinese ability. Basically, students had a one-hour tutorial class before entering their assigned language class so that they would have enough time to preview and review what they learned in their previous language class.

L1. 我生病了 I am sick.L2. 到那兒去怎麼走 How do I get there?L3. 請您給我們介紹幾個菜 Could you recommend a few dishes for us?L4. 請他回來以後，給我打個電話 Please ask him to call me when she gets back.L5. 華語跟法語一樣好聽 French sounds as good as Chinese.L6. 歡迎你們搬來 Welcome to be our new neighbor.L7. 你要把這張畫掛在哪兒

Where do you want to hang this picture?L8. 他們在樓下等著我們呢 They are waiting us downstairs.

4. Grading Criteria : The TUSA Program requires students to achieve a minimum of 60 marks in all classes. The points system would convert into letter grades:A = 80-100 (Excellent)B = 70-79 (Good)C = 60-69 (Fair)D = 50-59 (Fail)E = below 50 (Fail)

Students who have achieved a minimum of 60 marks in all classes (C or above) will receive 6 credit points from NCKU.

Assessment items include: Final exam 20%, Performance 20%, Quiz 20%, Homework 20%, Attendance 20%. These items add up to 100%.

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Chinese opera together with Greek tragic-comedy and Indian Sanskrit Opera are the three oldest dramatic art forms in the world. During the Tang Dynasty (618–907), the Emperor Taizong established an opera school with the poetic name Liyuan (Pear Garden). From that time on, performers of Chinese opera were referred to as 'disciples of the pear garden'. Since the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) it has been encouraged by court officials and emperors and has become a traditional art form. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it became fashionable among ordinary people. Performances were watched in tearooms, restaurants, and even around makeshift stages. Chinese Opera is really a microcosm of Chinese culture and hence provides a window into all aspects of Chinese religion, philosophy, customs and folklore. Take this class and learn how to decode these beautiful performances layered with meaning and symbolism.

國劇介紹 Introduction to Chinese Opera

太極 Taichi

Taichi is an ancient practice, part martial art and part mind and body health cultivation technique.

Characterised by slow precise flowing movement, Taichi can be seen as both a way of developing martial power and of cultivating health and personal power. There are a number of so-called forms (sometimes also called 'sets') which consist of a sequence of movements. Many of these movements are originally derived from the martial arts (originally derived from the natural movements of animals and birds). Aside from the health and relaxation benefits, learning this art can help one develop direct intuitive understanding of some of the fundamental tenets of Chinese philosophy such as Yin and Yang. The philosophical underpinnings of Taichi are deep and widely applicable.

Learning a language and understanding the culture from which it came are two sides of the same coin. In order to be able to use a language with subtlety and finesse, one must understand how the people of that culture think and the cultural references that they use. NCKU understands this and hence provides an extensive program of classes about Chinese and Taiwanese culture, philosophy, art, mythology and cuisine.

Chinese and Taiwanese Cultural Classes

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中國結 Chinese Knotting

Traditional Chinese decorative knots, are one of China’s traditional folk arts. By taking this class, one can gain an appreciation of an ancient art and also gain a window into the fascinating world of Chinese symbolism. Chinese knots appeared in ancient times, were developed in Tang and Song Dynasty (960-1229 A.D.) and were popularized in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911A.D.) A characteristic of Chinese knots is that every knot is made of a single rope and named by its specific form and meaning. By skillfully combining different knots or other auspicious adornments, a unique auspicious ornament which blends beauty, symbolism and ones wishes is formed. Examples of the symbolic meaning of Chinese knots include "Full of Joy," "Happiness & Longevity," "Double Happiness," "Luck and Auspiciousness as One Wishes," and "Wishing You A Fair Wind (safe travel)." To fit in with the needs of modern life, Chinese knots currently appear in two forms as products. The two main kinds are auspicious hangings and knitted clothing adornments. Types of auspicious hangings includes large tapestries, big room hangings, automobile hangings etc. Knitted clothing adornments include rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other woman's special adornments.

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Chinese puppets were invented over 2,000 years ago. They were at the height of their development during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Puppet shows were performed for kings and queens in the royal courts. The Chinese province of Fujian continues to be where the most skilled Chinese puppet craftsmen live and work. They are usually modeled after characters in Chinese opera, and there are also shows and performances that have been written strictly for Chinese puppet shows. Each puppet's style of clothing and make-up represents a different character in Chinese puppet shows.

Chinese hand puppets can be operated with one or two hands, one hand operates the puppet's head and hands, and the other hand operates the puppet's legs. Puppet show troupes are still well-known in China today, and some puppet troupes even perform abroad. Learning about Chinese puppets can give a window into many aspects of Chinese culture, philosophy and folklore since the characters and stories contain a great amount of symbolism.

This class mainly introduced the political history and economic development of Taiwan. Its intention was to give students basic knowledge of the political status and economic influence between Taiwan and China. The political situation between Taiwan and China was also discussed because it has been a widely discussed issue.

布袋戲介紹與體驗 Introduction to Chinese Hand Puppets

台灣和中國之間的政治經濟發展關係Taiwan’s Political Economic Development in Taiwan and Cross-Taiwan Strait Relations

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Chinese face reading is as relevant today as it was in the past and its use is cross-cultural. Taking this class can not only help in understanding an ancient art but also Chinese philosophical principles. We all have a blend of elements and all faces reflect patterns found in nature. Face reading first appeared in China during the 6th century B.C., possibly as the specialty of magic men not affiliated to any religion. It is thought that they were probably Taoist shamans from rural areas such as Szechwan who specialized in non-traditional divination arts. By 220 B.C., the art of face reading was established in Chinese life and classic treatises, such as the Golden Scissors and Bamboo Chronicles, were written at this time.

人相學 Physiognomy

茶道 Tea Ceremony

Taiwanese tea culture includes tea arts, traditional tea ceremonies, and the social aspects of tea consumption. While the most common teas consumed in Taiwan are Oolongs (especially Taiwanese Oolongs such as Iron Goddess and Alpine Oolong), Puers, black teas and green teas are also popular. Many of the classical arts can be seen in the tea culture, such as calligraphy, flower arts, and incense arts. Most people in Taiwan drink tea, and tea serves not only a drink, but also a part of the culture. The tea culture of Taiwan can be traced back to its roots in Chinese tea culture. Tea appreciation is akin to how people in Western countries appreciate wine. Every aspect from its cultivation to its preparation and consumption is minutely examined and refined. Enhance your knowledge of Chinese tea by taking this class, experience fine teas and gain an insight into a key aspect of Chinese culture.

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lassesChinese Brush Calligraphy is one of the traditional four arts which was once an important critical standard for the Chinese literati in the imperial era and now prevails not only in China but also worldwide as a unique branch of art.

Chinese calligraphy is so abstract and sublime that in Chinese culture it is universally regarded to be the most revealing power of a person. While one has conformed to the defined structure of words, the expression can be displayed with great creativity by individuals. Traditionally, in the civil service exams, one was judged just as much on the quality of one’s handwriting as they were on the content of what they had written. This carries over to modern society when a fast way to impress a Chinese colleague is by one’s ability to write beautiful characters.

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Taiwan is home to an ethnic and cultural diversity that affects its dietary culture as well. Taiwanese cuisine has been strongly influenced by foods rooted in mainland China’s Fujian province, and also by the cuisines of Fuzhou, Chaozhou and Guangdong. During Taiwan’s half-century of Japanese colonial rule, Japanese-style cooking techniques also began to color Taiwanese food. Such classic Japanese foods as fried prawns and raw fish have been transformed into Taiwanese specialties. “Hostess club cuisine (酒家菜),” which developed in the Beitou area at social clubs and entertainment venues, and “Bando (辦桌)” culture, a form of boisterous eating around a round table in an open space, were significant in the development of Taiwanese cuisine. When the Republic of China government relocated to Taiwan, Taiwanese cuisine began to incorporate the hometown dishes of people who arrived from the various Mainland Chinese provinces, resulting in a still greater diversity. With a rich array of dishes, Taiwanese cuisine offers a style unique in the Chinese-speaking world. Tainan is renowned within Taiwan for its great food, take this course and learn what delights this part of the world has to offer!

Chinese Painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Taking this class can give one an instant connection to an ancient art form.

Painting in the traditional style is known today in Chinese as Guo Hua (國畫), meaning 'national' or 'native painting', as opposed to Western styles of art which became popular in China in the 20th century. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black or colored ink; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made of are paper and silk. The finished work can be mounted on scrolls, such as hanging scrolls or handscrolls. Traditional painting can also be done on album sheets, walls, lacquerware, folding screens, and other media.

台灣飲食文化 Taiwanese Cuisine Culture

國畫 Chinese Painting

To help TUSA students adjust to life here and gain more background knowledge towards Taiwan, this class was introduced not only to famous historical sites and traditional food in Tainan but also the background information of Taiwan such as the location, weather, traffic and even some special traditions and taboos in Taiwan.

認識臺灣 Introduction to Taiwan

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The Chinese Stamp Engraving (or seal carving) is one of the traditional four arts, i.e., Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, Poetry and Stamp Engraving. A personal stamp in the color red is an integral part of a Chinese artwork whether a painting or a work of calligraphy. It is not only the signature of the artist on the artwork, but also an essential touch to add extra meaning or style to the work. Seal carving is an ancient art. Seals became practical and popular during the Warring States (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). And more importantly seals have gradually become an indispensable item for signing important legal documents since then. An official seal represents the office and the power. Seals were matured and flourished in the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 B.C.). The functions of seals have also changed over the dynasties. Some seals were still created for their practical functions, but some seals were created purely as works of art. Of course there were seals created to serve both purposes.

Taking this class can give one access to this ancient art but also can help in understanding the development and evolution of characters. Seals can be carved in many styles with each dynasty having multiple forms of the modern characters students are familiar with.

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The modern language that we call Taiwanese has been passed on for several generations primarily through oral tradition without a standardized writing system. It may be considered a variant of the Amoy or Hokkien dialect of Chinese brought by Fujianese settlers from Mainland China to the island of Taiwan (Formosa). Hence Taiwanese can also be heard on Mainland China and also in many Chinese expat communities around the world. Many ancient Chinese texts, including for example Chinese medical songs actually rhyme better in Taiwanese since it is asserted that that was the language that they were written in. Learning Taiwanese and taking this class can enable students to interact with local people in their first language and hence understand Taiwan on a whole new level!

As for the cultural class, aside from introducing Chinese traditional cultures and history, students also have an access to modern Chinese cultural activities. In the program, we arranged a cultural class related to Chinese songs to help TUSA students experience Chinese pop songs and learn common words in an active way.

Flour Miniature (Dough Figure) is a kind of small sculpture that uses flour and glutinous rice flour as the main raw material, plus the components such as color, paraffin, honey etc, and undergoes control and mildew-proof processing. It is a type of folk artwork that is easy to make but has very high artistic value. The traditional folk craft boasts a history of two or three hundred years so far.

In local Taiwanese everyday conversation, some words have double meanings. The second meaning is usually related to a more colorful, humorous or controversial aspect of the culture. For example the word 機車 (ji1 che1) usually means moped or scooter but it can also refer to someone who has strange behavior that is difficult to understand. Taking this class is a fun way to learn natural local slang and add color and flavor to students’ spoken Chinese!

臺語 Taiwanese

唱歌學中文 Chinese Songs

捏麵人 Flour Miniature (Dough Figure)

雙關語 Chinese Wordplay (Chinese Words with Double Meanings)

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Being a language exchange partner is one of special roles in this program. 42 NCKU students were chosen from hundreds of volunteer applicants. The main purpose of being a language partner is to encourage linguistic and cultural interaction between local NCKU students and TUSA students. We have arranged several activities and trips for both students to take part in to increase their interactions and offer an opportunity to make friends. For instance, NCKU language partners have joined the cultural excursions actively. They also made good use of time by taking TUSA students to many famous places and hot spots, experiencing traditional snacks and food, and introducing them to Taiwan.

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Not only did the NCKU students participate in activities, they were also willing to help and offer assistance in the daily lives of the TUSA students. Whether it was picking them up or dropping them off, introducing the TUSA students to the campus and surroundings, taking them to the hospital, consoling them when they felt depressed, the NCKU students were willing to help. NCKU students spent almost their entire summer to interact and form relationships with the TUSA students. By the time the program was over, there had been so many wonderful memories created together with the TUSA students. The language partner system has not only increased student interactions, it also has given TUSA students a chance to experience the warmth and hospitality of local students.

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Volunteer English Teaching is also one important objective of this program. TUSA students interested in gaining some teaching experience in a non EFL country (Taiwan in this case) were provided an opportunity to teach high school students in local schools.

During the program, TUSA students had routine teaching times in two local high schools, these include National Tainan First Senior High School and Deguang Catholic High School. Moreover, we also cooperated with National Taitung Girls' Senior High School to offer TUSA students a chance to interact with local people in eastern Taiwan.

臺東女中英語教學志工Volunteer English Teaching in National Taitung Girls' Senior High School


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Through volunteer teaching, TUSA students were able to design different courses such as conversation practice, language exchange, group activities, etc. Eventually, TUSA students not only helped local high school students by providing various ways to learn English, but also were given additional opportunities to further immerse themselves in Taiwanese society while simultaneously learning through teaching.

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In addition to classes and cultural activities, we also offer students an opportunity to live and interact with local people. With the host family experience, students would get to know more about Taiwanese people’s daily lives and Taiwan cultures. After the activity, many TUSA students also reflected that they were impressed by the hospitality, liveliness and kindness of their host families.

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In addition to a series of language and cultural classes, students also had 4 cultural excursions to help them gain knowledge of Taiwanese culture and experience the Taiwanese lifestyle. Students have visited Tainan culture sites, Taiwan Indigenous Culture Park, Tainan Wu Shan Tou Reservoir and Kaohsiung Meinong Hakka Village. Students also travelled around the northern and eastern Taiwan when they spent a day volunteering at the National Taitung Girls’ Senior High School, and they also visited famous spots including Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Taroko National Park and many others. What is particularly worth mentioning is that language partners accompanied TUSA students to assist them during the trips. By taking part in the trips, both TUSA and NCKU students had more opportunities to learn more about each other and build bridges across the cultural divide.

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At the end of TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program, we held a closing performance and a farewell banquet to celebrate the end of our language and cultural classes and offer students a chance to perform what they have learned. Normally, these two activities are separated. However, unfortunately, due to a strong typhoon “天秤

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Reflections from Language Exchange Partners

I had lots fun with you guys!! And I’ve learnt pretty much every American culture or slang. We were eating, sleeping, dancing, surfing, having fun, drinking tea, visiting historic monuments and taking buses together for this whole two month. This two month was the most unique and amazing months in my whole life!!!! It’s just like a dream. This dream started too soon and woke up too early. I really want you guys live in Taiwan forever!!! I love you guys!!

雖然不是第一次參加這個活動，但是這次的時間卻是最長的一個，和不同國家的人來往就像是深度旅遊該國，雖然彼此說的每一句話可能因語言而非完全明白，卻仍一同度過了非常愉快又三八的時光，一樣是生活二十年的台南，卻因你們的身影讓台南增添不一樣的新風情。未來會變得如何誰也不知道，但我相信我們對這段時間的美好是難以改變的。

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吳翊寧 Winnie Yi-Ning

顏廷瑋 Tony

這兩個月其實收穫真的蠻多的，如果我沒有參加這個活動，可能短時間內我真的沒有辦法走出去看世界。但現在我敢說我有去做了，而且我做到了！

There are too much things that I want to say. At first, I already knew that I will be very busy this summer vacation. But I do not want to miss this chance to meet all of you guys. Especially you, Ben, you are really a nice and talented guy. I am really honored to meet you. I still remember the night we went to bar, your performance were impressive! To be frank, I learned some concepts and skills from you. Hoping one day I can play as well as you! And thank God, you find an ideal partner here; it will be part of the wonderful memories in Taiwan!

鄧日威 Kiwi

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I am glad that I have the chance to attend TUSA language exchange program. In these few weeks, what I’ve already got from this program is more than what I expected. The world is an international global village nowadays. By this kind of exchange program, we Taiwanese students and also American students know more about not only the life but also the culture of both Taiwan and the US. And I am sure this experience will be an unforgettable memory which will be with us forever.

Thank my American and Taiwanese partner, Lin and Tammy. You are soooooooo nice and sweet!! Hope we will meet one day :)

To tell the truth, I was a little bit nervous, cuz’ I have never join in the program like this! Also I’m afraid of speaking English.lol But I quickly find out that hanging out with u guys makes me feel like experiencing exciting adventure every day and we do have much fun together! If I didn’t meet u guys, my summer vocation would be badly boring. I’m gonna miss u, my friends for life.:) don’t forget us and Taiwan!

雖然是從華語中心的面試開始，然而，與TUSA的情誼卻是不會有結束的。也許我只有參與八月份的語言交換，與大伙相較起來較不熟識，不過，台灣夥伴與美國趴呢，你們的熱情與活潑深深震懾著我，在與你們相處越來越多次，玩得越來越瘋狂，開心、歡笑、聚會、相惜…，一段又一段的回憶，令人難以忘懷! 我愛你們 ♥

鄭雅竹 Tammy

王昭文 Jean

黃己玲 Lynn Huang

林凡頎 Claudia雖然只有短短一個月能夠跟大家相處，不過不知道是大家人都太好還是人多就容易熟，一開始還有點小擔心需要一點時間才能融入（因為我從八月才開始），不過人多果然就容易熟！而且因為大家出去玩都走團體路線，所以也不用擔心自己跟夥伴互動太冷！很開心能夠在短短一個月內跟大家混熟！還有認識很多朋友！

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I am really happy to join this TUSA program and have a lot of fun with cool boys and lovely girls in Tusa. I practiced English speaking with them, also taught them a little bit Chinese, took them to the night market…, however, the most important thing to me is that I made many good friends here. I enjoyed the time when we are together. I will never forget this special experience and the people I met in Tusa, Joseph, Josue, Chris, Dave, Brain…love you guys, wish you good luck and hope can see you again in the future.

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今年夏天認識了美國朋友─Cecilia Durocher。感謝妳，是如此獨立與善解人意，看著你認真的說中文，那股“咬牙切齒”的模樣，真的很可愛！幾個禮拜下來，跟你一起在台灣的日子，是一段無法複製的美麗回憶，如果太平洋的深海是一段長遠的距離，經過這段時間的相處，那樣的隔閡已微不足道，因為這段台美交流的際遇，只有開始，沒有結束。

蕭名雯 Hsiao, Ming-Wen

李育軒 Sean

This is a special summer vacation for me, because I have never joined this activitybefore, I recognize a lot of friends who come from U.S.A and NCKU’s students. Finally, I want to say: Cephra ,I am very happy that I can recognize you.

參加這一次的TUSA團，讓我更加深刻感覺到中西文化的不同，不管是民族特性或是飲食上都有明顯的不同，這正代表著文化的不同促成大家的交流與進步。而且看到華語中心安排的課程，更能夠讓他們了解台灣文化以及中國藝術的美麗。而且從他們身上也看到了他們學習中文的認真與堅持.

能來參加這個活動真得是很開心，我發現，我交到一群很好的朋友，見識了很多事情，總總的不一樣，都深深的吸引著我。這次活動我也發現自己對於台灣這塊土地，還是有很多的不了解，而他們在學習著認識台灣，同時我也在學習著認識一個熟悉但卻又不熟悉的地方。

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This summer, I had a precious experience of being a language partner in TUSA. I really benefited a lot from this language exchange program. For instance, I was afraid that I couldn’t make myself understood because I didn’t speak fluent English. However, the TUSA students kept encouraging me. Therefore, I gained my confidence to speak in front of you. In addition, every time I went on a trip with you, I knew more about our own cultures. It really broadened my horizons. Last but not least, the most important thing is the days we had together. I firmly believe that this summer will be extremely memorable for both you and me.

在TUSA裡的生活，我想單單用Amazing一個字形容應該還不夠貼切吧！短暫兩個月裡，帶給我的不只是能與妳們成為朋友的感動，更讓我有了思念世界另一端的理由：) 更發現很神奇的，語言似乎不再是我們之間的障礙！妳們總說因為我們熱情的態度，讓妳們備感溫馨；對我們而言，妳們一次又一次的微笑與擁抱，才是我一輩子都不會忘記的回憶！

第一次參加語言交換，一切是多麼的新鮮，剛開始看到麗雅時，有些擔心害怕，不知道該如何和她溝通，但是經過幾次的相處，我們彼此學習自己的母語，互相幫忙，從每一次的相處中，感受到不同文化的洗禮，不同的看法和感受，讓我身處在臺灣，卻能有如此令人驚喜的體驗，這真是太棒了!

曾志川 Roy

彭惠琪 Huei-Chi

林立竺 Nelly Lin

鄭春榮 Daniel

美國，一個除了台灣我最熟悉的國家，因為TUSA計畫，讓我有機會去認識更多來自這個國家的朋友。在這當中，我認識了目前為止我最好的語言交換夥伴，Ryan，還有其他來自美國和成大的學生，而我也感到非常開心與榮幸可以認識他們並且和他們成為朋友。最後，我想要感謝華語中心辦公室的淑玲姊給我這個機會，參加此次TUSA暑期計畫。

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將近兩個月的語言交換時間，我們一起去了台灣很多地方，感謝TUSA這個計畫讓兩個成長環境和語言都不同的人，能有機會共同感受以往自己都不曾用心感受的台灣風情，也同時交流著彼此的生活經驗和文化，雖然相處的時光很短暫，但共同相處過的那些記憶和美好一定都還會存留在我們心中，一輩子!很幸運成為妳的partner，親愛的Abby。

沒想到兩個月的時間看似很長，實際上卻是一轉眼就過了。很開心能在這兩個月的時間裡認識這麼多的朋友，不管是台灣的朋友還是美國的朋友，我在他們身上都學到了很多。我也要謝謝我的語言交換，因為我是第一次參加這個活動，真的很感謝她包容我的不足。這個暑假我永遠都不會忘記的!

其實真的很慶幸自己能夠有這個機會和外國來的學生交流，這讓我今年的暑假大大的不一樣。在這個活動裡，不僅僅是和我的language partner成為好朋友，也讓我交了很多不同類型的朋友，不管是美國人或是台灣人。這真的會是一個很棒的回憶:D

申語恬 January the BaconatorCulture! I really appreciate that CLC gives us the chance to meet the sweetie TUSA students. From the first day when we shyly met each other, and now, going crazy all the time with TUSA. This is unbelievable and thanks y’all for giving me this precious memory. Tried a lot of new things when hanging out with the TUSA students, and went at least 3 times to the club within a summer! Hope we helped in your Chinese learning and thanks for helping us in our English. It’s really wonderful meeting you guys. Thanks for making me part of y’all!

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如預期是有趣的經驗。TUSA學生各有特色，讓我見識他國大學優秀的學生，也從中學習不少，如文化差異或語言。最重要的是交了許多令人捨不得分開的可愛朋友。很高興自己選擇參加這個計畫，除了對美國人有近一步認識外，也發覺平常未曾察覺的自己以及本國文化特性。感謝臺灣和美國的朋友，一起擁有這個夏天。Welcome to Taiwan and can’t wait to see you again.

Thanks for everyone in the TUSA program. It’s so wonderful to meet you in Tainan, Taiwan. In these two months, you helped me experience more Taiwan culture. Especially thanks to Ariel West, my lovely language partner. Through her eyes, I saw a lot of beautiful scenes that I never know. I’m really glad that I joined this program. Farewell, all my loving friends, it’s so wonderful to be with you in this summer!

I’m glad to have this chance to know everybody. I do learn a lot from not only my language exchange partner but also all the members in this group. I have a fulfill summer vacation and I hope everyone feels the same. In Chinese we say “有緣”to describe people who has fate or destiny to meet each other. We are really “有緣” to get to know each other, and I appreciate it. 有緣再見My friends ☺

何佳宜 Apple

很開心自己參加了TUSA團。儘管只有短短一個月，我也覺得見識了很多，透過TUSA，我認識了大家，更熟悉台南，也知道了更多美國文化。而和大家相處的種種回憶都讓我覺得很珍貴。TUSA讓我有個不一樣的暑假，對我來說，這真的是個很特別又很棒的回憶!

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方琦雯 Sophie兩個月竟然「咻！」地一下就過去了！這兩個月去了很多地方，發現很多新奇的事物，現在才知道臺南這麼好玩耶！而最讓我驚豔的是去KTV一展歌喉的大家！都可以出專輯了！真的很高興能夠交到這麼多好朋友！回國後，要記得想我喔！I love you guys～

蔡宛真 Renee Tsai

轉眼間，Tusa活動邁入尾聲，充實的活動由歡笑、淚水交織而成。很榮幸能與包內森作為交換的夥伴，他是一位外表看似正經，私底下“詼諧”，祝你在未來一帆風順。此外，也認識了不同背景的美國朋友，相處的時光很開心，增廣了視野，受益良多。最後，很慶幸在這段期間能與各個領域的同儕們一起共事，這是個一天比一天瘋狂的豔夏。

侯光遠 Mark

吳佳陵 Justine劉柳第一次聯絡我的時候，e-mail裡打的是繁體字。老實說我不是第一次接待學中文的外籍生，但是用中文寫e-mail的外籍生還是第一次碰到，深感佩服。國際學生像候鳥，總是有搭上飛機離開的一天。留在原地的我，除了笑著送走依依不捨的他們，內心也逐漸生出遠行的渴望，下一次，是否和可愛的劉柳一起去紐約呢？

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感謝緣分讓我遇見瘋狂又可愛的你們。這兩個月來因為有你們，台南變得好有趣。我永遠不會忘記我們一起看電影一起旅行的感覺；我也永遠不會忘記我們一起分享食物分享歡笑的那些時光，祝福你可以走遍世界每個角落，遇見更多難忘的風景與人兒。

周佳萱 Belinda

張珮綺 Peggy從事前的準備就讓我覺得TUSA 不單只是辦活動而已，而是一個凝聚大家向心力的team !和partner 的相處中，每次我們認為沒什麼的小事，但都能在他們誠懇感謝你的神情中體會到自己的使命感。而這次除了語言交換外也擔任接待家庭，除了讓他們感受到台灣家庭的熱情好客外也使自己有機會接觸到TUSA 更多成員。希望大家能延續難得的緣分keep in touch！

這兩個月過得相當開心，跟你們一起到處遊玩讓我的暑假變得相當精彩，與你們在一起後讓我發現和外國人相處並不像想像中的困難，也讓我對美國文化有更具體真實的認識，我希望你們經過這次的旅行在台灣留下美好的回憶，以後有機會都能再回到台灣來。

邱家豪 Howard

黃秀祺 Sarah

Jamie, I remembered the time when I e-mailed you to find out you’d never been to Asia before and that you’re double majoring Chinese. Glad that you set foot in Taiwan this summer! It must have been quite a different experience for you. Your Chinese really amazed me! You are a cute girl yet very independent and thoughtful. I enjoyed the literary, artistic and some political discussions we had, and the great times adventuring many different places together. It had really been a great summer with your company. Please come and visit me and my family again someday!

很高興與參與TUSA的大家一起度過了一個充實的暑假，希望未來我們還有緣分再相遇！

林哲誼 Jonathan Lin歐博恩，我還記得那天到高鐵站接你的畫面，而今你卻已搭乘飛機離開臺灣了。我真是沒想到，這次的離別會來得如此匆促。與你相處的兩個月下來，我發現你真的是個很善良、很穩重，但有時有點小頑皮的大男孩。謝謝你讓我在這個暑假過得如此充實，我也希望你在臺灣所經歷過的一切，都會是你人生中最美好的回憶。我們要保持聯絡，希望有天我能到美國找你，我會想念你的。

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詹淯婷 Emma

身為8月夥伴,覺得最可惜的是相處時間好短,剛熟悉彼此就要分離不過行囊裡除了感動、文化衝擊,還有更多塞不下的回憶...

TUSA=Touching+Unforgetable+Surprise+Amazing :)

和我的夥伴Tommy見面之後，我即為他的中文程度和認真努力的學習態度所驚艷，雖然有時候會花比較多的時間讓對方知道自己想表達什麼，但我想這就是學習語言的樂趣。這一個月以來，我們和其他TUSA夥伴們一起逛夜市、烤肉、唱KTV…，每一個都是很棒的回憶。但願我的夥伴Tommy來臺灣的這兩個月過得很愉快，我很高興可以成為他的語言學習夥伴!

孫鈺媚 Anna

我很幸運能在這個暑假認識你們這群特別的人如果臺灣的任何一個人或東西讓你感到開心和驚奇那這趟旅程就值得了，我們會想念你的，保持聯絡親愛的夥伴。

凃承志 Dennis

翁逸樺 Yi-HuaDear玲玲：真的很高興能當妳的language partner，妳是一個很熱情的朋友，和妳在一起好像都可以感染妳的快樂，所以和妳相處時真的很開心。我一定會很想念那些和妳打打鬧鬧的時光。回美國要繼續開心下去，愛妳喔^^

這兩個月可以參加TUSA是一件很特別的體驗，認識很多來自不同學校的美國學生，謝謝成大華語中心的安排，讓我們認識更多美國的語言及文化。我認為我們可能無法旅行22個美國的洲，去認識這麼多人，可是他們來一個陌生的地方，因為我們的幫助，讓雙方文化能夠交流。謝謝成大華語中心的淑玲、Sally、清瑋，細心的為我們安排一切，讓我擁有一個最難忘的夏天。

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【台南訊】

「一分耕耘，

一分收穫」，

為期約兩個月

的「臺美姐妹

關係聯盟大使

暑期華語文研

習團」，今年

首次選定成功

大學作為暑期

華語文之研習

學校，來自美

國22州頂尖大

學、34名優秀

學生在7月2日

在成大中文系

館一樓演講廳

舉行始業式，

初來乍到的學

生亮著眼睛張

開耳朵努力學

習，美國在台

協會高雄分處

處長歐介林鼓

勵他們好好學

習，因為「一

分耕耘，一分

收穫」，有付

出一定有收

穫。

教育部為促進

臺灣與美國教

育與文化交

流，建立友好

關係，藉由教

育交流增進美

國人民對我國

歷史、文化、

社會各方面的

瞭解，並培養

通曉我國語文

之人才，特別

推出「臺美姊

妹關係聯盟華

語文暑期臺灣

研習計畫」，

提供了短期來

臺研習語文獎

學金，透過臺

美姐妹關係聯

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【台南訊】

「一分耕耘，

一分收穫」，

為期約兩個月

的「臺美姐妹

關係聯盟大使

暑期華語文研

習團」，今年

首次選定成功

大學作為暑期

華語文之研習

學校，來自美

國22州頂尖大

學、34名優秀

學生在7月2日

在成大中文系

館一樓演講廳

舉行始業式，

初來乍到的學

生亮著眼睛張

開耳朵努力學

習，美國在台

協會高雄分處

處長歐介林鼓

勵他們好好學

習，因為「一

分耕耘，一分

收穫」，有付

出一定有收

穫。

教育部為促進

臺灣與美國教

育與文化交

流，建立友好

關係，藉由教

育交流增進美

國人民對我國

歷史、文化、

社會各方面的

瞭解，並培養

通曉我國語文

之人才，特別

推出「臺美姊

妹關係聯盟華

語文暑期臺灣

研習計畫」，

提供了短期來

臺研習語文獎

學金，透過臺

美姐妹關係聯

:::

成功入口

成大新聞

影音新聞

頂尖大學

成大刊物

成大圖書館

傳染病防疫網

獎助學金訊息

財務公開專區

資訊公開專區

雲嘉南教學中心

智慧財產權相關資訊

關於成大

教學單位

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研究單位

附設醫院

其他單位

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台東女中學生與美籍學生蘿倫等人，用英文相約前往台東市森

林公園騎單車。記者羅紹平／攝影

udn / 精選閱讀 / 校園博覽會 / 語言學習 / 英語 / 友善列印美大學生來訪東女生「磨」英文【聯合報╱記者羅紹平／台東報導】由教育部、台美姊妹關係聯盟推動的2

012大使英文志工服務，昨天安排了34名來自美國各地的大學生，前往國立台東女中，透過唱遊、面對面交談等活動交流，台東女中學生把握難得機會「磨」英文。

來自美國麻薩諸塞州的蘿倫說，昨天一整天下來，她覺得東女學生英文素質普遍有中等以上水準，但太緊張，所以說不好，因為說不好，怕被取笑也就更不敢開口。

包括蘿倫在內的34名美籍學生，昨天來到台東女中扮演英文志工，直接與東女二、三年級的學生在教室裡互動，面對面交談，也

分享美國、台灣兩地風土人情。活動剛開始，多數東女學生都不敢開口，藉由用英語彼此自我介紹，慢慢的學生的信心與勇

氣大增，下午甚至還有許多東女學生，主動用英語邀請美籍學生，前往台東市森林公園騎單

車，讓這些遠道而來的朋友，體驗台東的好山、好水。

晚上東女邀請這些美籍學生回家住宿，讓外籍志工體驗台灣家庭的生活方式。

校長潘致強表示，透過這樣的互動，不僅有助學生開口說英語，也讓學生成為台灣的外交小

尖兵!

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為提升外籍學生聽、說、讀、寫華語能力，增進同儕情誼及培

養穩健台風，國立成功大學華語中心23日中午在光復校區修

齊大樓三樓26308室舉行中文語文競賽「你說我猜」，分成

零、初、中、高四級，除二百多位華語中心修習華文的外籍學

生外，臺美姐妹關係聯盟大使暑期華語文研習團（TUSA

Ambassador Summer Scholarship program）34位美

籍學生大使也熱烈參與，他們透過「你說我猜」競賽中，為近

兩個月的華語文研習課程劃下美麗的句點。

儘管題目的難度都很高，但臺美姐妹聯盟（Taiwan-United

States Sister Relations Alliance, TUSA）學生大使，雖

是短短時間在華語中心學華語，但華語表達的能力都很不錯，

不輸透過其他管道進入成大華語中心的外籍生，尤其他們也都

擁有緊密且良好的團隊默契，十足展現外籍學生們的學習成

果。

成大華語中心主任吳榮富說，今年「你說我猜」延續去年以活

潑且刺激的團隊競賽方式舉行，一方面讓參賽的學生們在比賽

中訓練中文的表達、解說及理解能力，另一方面也讓參與比賽

的同學們之間培養團隊合作的精神與情誼。

吳榮富主任也表示，TUSA團員都是來自美國大學的菁英，在成大華語中心學習華文成效非常好，個個資質聰慧，學習的

動機都很高，雖然有些學生剛來時，連一句中文都聽不懂但經過這八周密集的語言學習課程大部分的學生都能夠以中文

表達自己的想法。

來自美國賓州大學(University of Pennsylvania)的柯玲玲(Ariel Koren)是這次「你說我猜」中文語文競賽的參賽者，

也將是明天臺美姐妹關係聯盟大使暑期華語研習團成果發表會的主持人，她熱情地大聲表態她愛台灣的心情。她說，台灣

人的熱情，讓台灣華語文研習活動，時間雖然短暫卻很豐盛，她感謝在台灣遇見的所有朋友與老師，帶給她最快樂最有收

穫的學習經驗。

TUSA團員劉柳(Marian Lakey)同學是來自美國夏威夷大學(University of Hawaii)，她認為TUSA在成大學習的經驗是

最棒的。她說她對中國文化滿懷憧憬，一直到大學才有機會學中文，這次能夠來台灣學中文是千載難逢的機緣，這八周的

學習課程讓她在中文的聽、說能力進步很多，非常感謝成大華語中心幫她安排的學習夥伴，讓她不僅在學習中文上有直接

的幫助，更是讓她在台灣因此交了不少台灣好朋友。

來自美國維吉尼亞大學（University of Virginia）的簡堂牧(Tommy Kent)第一次出國就是來到台灣，他也說這次參加

TUSA到成大學中文讓他大開眼界，他以剛學會的中文成語為例說，他來台灣之前猶如「井底之蛙」，對於這近兩個月在

台灣的豐富生活經驗，他感謝成大華語中心的安排，他特別感謝學習夥伴對他語言上的協助，以及台灣住宿家庭對於他在

生活上的照顧。

對於華語中心安排TUSA所有學生前往台東女中、台南一中和德光女中從事志工服務，簡堂牧同學說，在台東的學習與服

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接待家庭 Host Family 臺南 Tainan高雄 Kaohsiung彰化 Changhua臺中 Taichung嘉義 Chiayi

和語言交換出遊 Trips with Language Exchange Partners臺南 Tainan高雄 Kaohsiung墾丁 Kenting

We thank many people and organizations for supporting and helping us do this program, especially our NCKU language partners. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the language exchange partners for their kind help because without their help, this program might have loss many interesting elements, and the TUSA students would not have had a chance to interact with local students.

Work Distribution of NCKU Language Exchange Partners

NCKU 學生工作分組

總召 / Student Organizer

美編組 / Design Group

機動組 / Mobile Personnel

活動組 / Activity Group

。林君憶 Yoyo

。吳玟瑤 Wen-Yao

。蕭名雯 Hsiao, Ming-Wen

。黃己玲 Lynn Huang

。林永燦 Chaos

。孫鈺媚 Anna

。蔡宛真 Renee Tsai

。李育軒 Sean

。顏廷瑋 Tony

。吳翊寧 Winnie Yi-Ning

。侯光遠 Mark

。鄭雅竹 Tammy

。鄧日威 Kiwi

。陳亭羽 Becky

。申語恬 January the Baconator

。王昭文 Jean

。邱家豪 Howard

。劉于嘉 Yoga

。顏廷瑋 Tony

。翁逸樺 Yi-Hua

。周佳萱 Belinda

。劉于嘉 Yoga

。林凡頎 Claudia

。李育軒 Sean

。彭惠琪 Huei-Chi

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The TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship ProgramAcknowledgement

臺美姐妹關係聯盟大使暑期華語文研習團

致謝

Advisor : Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan)指導單位 / 教育部

Organizer : National Cheng Kung University, College of Liberal Arts, Chinese Language Center主辦單位 / 國立成功大學文學院華語中心

Cooperator : Taiwan–United States Sister Relations Alliance合作單位 / 臺美姐妹關係聯盟

Co-organizer 協辦單位

National Tainan First Senior High School國立臺南第一高級中學

Deguang Catholic High School天主教德光中學

National Taitung Girls’ Senior High School國立臺東高級女子中學

Host Families接待家庭

Many Thanks to 感謝

Staff of National Cheng Kung University國立成功大學全體教職員工

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ent

The ending is a new beginning,

Two months of Chinese class have finished,

But exchanges between Taiwan and American students are still continuing,

Now the seeds of friendship between TUSA students and Taiwanese people have been sown,

We will gladly water these seeds with tender loving care so that they can continue to bear fruit,

See you in Tainan in 2013.

結語

Epilog

結束是新的開始。

兩個月的中文課程結束了，

臺美兩國學生的交流正在進行，

TUSA 學生大使與台灣人民的友誼已建立。

我們願意呵護這顆種子，持續灌溉與耕耘。

2013 TUSA 臺南再見！

For More Information about TUSA, NCKU (CLC) and 2012 TUSA Scholarship Program, Please Visit:

■ Taiwan–United States Sister Relations Alliance http://taiwanusalliance.com/

■ National Cheng Kung University http://www.ncku.edu.tw

■ National Cheng Kung University, College of Liberal Arts, Chinese Language Center http://kclc.ncku.edu.tw

TEL: 886-6-2740715 or 886-6-2757575 EXT 52040 FAX: 886-6-2742516 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

■ 2012 The TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program http://140.116.10.180/tusa/

2012 tusa ambassador summer scholarship program yearbook

Documents

tusa students

united states of america

chinese language mandarin

purpose of tusa

outstanding students

various regions of taiwan

years scholarship

language skills