Chinese Language Center

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Shih Chien University, formerly known as Shih Chien College of Home Economics,

was founded in 1958 by Mr. Tung-Min Shieh. The name “Shih Chien,” which in

Chinese means “practice”, was originated from the belief of Wang Yangming, a great

Chinese philosopher: “Knowledge is the beginning of practice. Doing is the completion

of knowing”(1498).

Today, the University is made up of the College of Human Ecology, the College of

Design and the College of Management. The University has one campus in Taipei and

another in Kaohsiung and is home to approximately 15,000 students and 700 faculty

and staff.

Over the past 50 years, Shih-Chien has established strong visibility and is well

renowned among the Taiwanese and international universities. The School of

Design has commenced many collaborative programs with Harvard University and

Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Recognition

2007 World Top 60 Design Schools, US Business Week

2009 World Top 30 Department of Industrial Design

2012 The 3rd place in Asia-pacific region, Red-Dot Design Award

Project made by Industrial Design student

Traditional

Postmodern

Shih Chien University

Chinese Language Center

Study at USC

Shih Chien University, formerly known as Shih Chien College of Home Economics,

was founded in 1958 by Mr. Tung-Min Shieh. The name “Shih Chien,” which in

Chinese means “practice”, was originated from the belief of Wang Yangming, a great

Chinese philosopher: “Knowledge is the beginning of practice. Doing is the completion

of knowing”(1498).

Today, the University is made up of the College of Human Ecology, the College of

Design, the College of Management, the College of Culture and Creativity and the College

of Business and Information. The University has one campus in Taipei and another in

Kaohsiung and is home to approximately 15,000 students and 700 faculty and staff.

Over the past 50 years, Shih-Chien has established strong visibility and is well

renowned among the Taiwanese and international universities. The School of Design has

commenced many collaborative programs with Harvard University and Massachusetts

Institute of Technology.

Recognition

2007 World Top 60 Design Schools, US Business Week

2009 World Top 30 Department of Industrial Design

2012 The 3rd place in Asia-pacific region, Red-Dot Design Award

Project made by Industrial Design student

Traditional

Postmodern

Shih Chien University

Chinese Language Center

Please note: CLC has the right to alter the content of the program due to certain

conditions.

‧Basic pronunciation

‧Self introduction

‧Numbers

‧Date and time

‧Chinese folk songs

‧Taiwanese cuisine

‧Ordering a meal

Mandarin Lesson Subjects

Mandarin

Lesson

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17

8/18 8/19 8/20 8/21 8/22 8/23 8/24

Arrive at

Shih Chien

University Campus

Tour

Mandarin

Lesson

Taipei city

Tour

Chinese

Opera

Taiwanese

Cuisine

Gu-gon

Museum

Visit

Yingge

Excursion

(pottery art

and

museum visit)

Taiwanese

Cuisine

Chinese

Calligraphy

Martial Art Chinese

Calligraphy

Farewell

Party

Graduation

Trip

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Course Content

2013 Summer Chinese Program, Duration 8/11 ~ 8/24

Summer Chinese Program

The Short Term Summer Program at Shih Chien University offers intensive

Mandarin lessons and culture-experiencing activities. The program includes 28 hours

of practical training in Mandarin language, and a variety of cultural activities. There

is also a weekend excursion to the northern part of Taiwan (meals and accommodation

included). Our study companions will be recruited from Shih Chien students, who

are native speakers of Mandarin, to help you improve your Mandarin. The program

is recommended for students who have minimal or no proficiency in Mandarin.

About Chinese Language Center

The Chinese Language Center (CLC) of Shih Chien University was established in

September 2012. CLC offers regular and short-term Chinese programs for students

who are interested in learning Chinese language and culture. To facilitate learning,

CLC has a self-access room with multi-media equipment, where plenty of books and

online materials for Chinese learning are available, creating a cozy, resourceful and

adaptive learning environment for students.

Please note: CLC has the right to alter the content of the program due to certain

conditions.

‧Basic pronunciation

‧Self introduction

‧Numbers

‧Date and time

‧Chinese folk songs

‧Taiwanese cuisine

‧Ordering a meal

Mandarin Lesson Subjects

Welcome

Party

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17

8/18 8/19 8/20 8/21 8/22 8/23 8/24

Arrive at

Shih Chien

University Campus

Tour

Mandarin

Lesson

Taipei city

Tour

Chinese

Opera

Taiwanese

Cuisine

Gu-gon

Museum

Visit

Yingge

Excursion

(pottery art

and

museum visit)

Taiwanese

Cuisine

Chinese

Calligraphy

Martial Art Chinese

Calligraphy

Farewell

Party

Graduation

Trip

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Mandarin

Lesson

Course Content

2013 Summer Chinese Program, Duration 8/11 ~ 8/24

Summer Chinese Program

The Short Term Summer Program at Shih Chien University offers intensive

Mandarin lessons and culture-experiencing activities. The program includes 28 hours

of practical training in Mandarin language, and a variety of cultural activities. There

is also a weekend excursion to the northern part of Taiwan (meals and accommodation

included). Our study companions will be recruited from Shih Chien students, who

are native speakers of Mandarin, to help you improve your Mandarin. The program

is recommended for students who have minimal or no proficiency in Mandarin.

About Chinese Language Center

The Chinese Language Center (CLC) of Shih Chien University was established in

September 2012. CLC offers regular and short-term Chinese programs for students

who are interested in learning Chinese language and culture. To facilitate learning,

CLC has a self-access room with multi-media equipment, where plenty of books and

online materials for Chinese learning are available, creating a cozy, resourceful and

adaptive learning environment for students.

Brief Information

1. 2-bed room

2. 1 pair of keys and 1 access card per room

3. Hardware provided in each room:

Desk, table lamp, bookshelf, closet, bed and Internet access.

(There is no Wifi Internet access; students who wish to use the Internet please bring your

own internet cable)

4. Air condition access card for each room, with limited usage allowance.

5. A student lounge and a drinking fountain on each floor

6. Public bathroom and laundry machine on each floor

Accommodation

Huan-shan dormitory is a recent completed project especially for foreign students.

It is 6 stories high and equipped with elevators. The surveillance cameras are installed

within the premises for students’ safety. Entrance gate and elevators are only accessible

for students who have a valid student id card.

The dorm is located in the residential district in Neihu, merely 10 minutes walk from

Xi-hu MRT station. It only takes approximately 20 minutes for students travelling between

Huan-shan dormitory and Shih Chien university by public transportation.

The neighborhood is quiet and relaxing. An elementary school and a high school

are nearby, an ideal place for sports and exercise. For living convenience, numerous

restaurants and coffee shops, the supermarket, the clinic, medical institution, postal office

and even dry cleaning are reachable on foot.

‘

Mandarin lessons, Chinese cultural courses

(lecture and hands-on experience, textbook and

other materials

2-bed room

Bedding set

Item Detail

Tuition

Excursions

Accommodation

Museum and scenic site visits,

1 all day excursion

An overnight graduation trip

Fee NT$27,000

Brief Information

1. 2-bed room

2. 1 pair of keys and 1 access card per room

3. Hardware provided in each room:

Desk, table lamp, bookshelf, closet, bed and Internet access.

(There is no Wifi Internet access; students who wish to use the Internet please bring your

own internet cable)

4. Air condition access card for each room, with limited usage allowance.

5. A student lounge and a drinking fountain on each floor

6. Public bathroom and laundry machine on each floor

Accommodation

Huan-shan dormitory is a recent completed project especially for foreign students.

It is 6 stories high and equipped with elevators. The surveillance cameras are installed

within the premises for students’ safety. Entrance gate and elevators are only accessible

for students who have a valid student id card.

The dorm is located in the residential district in Neihu, merely 10 minutes walk from

Xi-hu MRT station. It only takes approximately 20 minutes for students travelling between

Huan-shan dormitory and Shih Chien university by public transportation.

The neighborhood is quiet and relaxing. An elementary school and a high school

are nearby, an ideal place for sports and exercise. For living convenience, numerous

restaurants and coffee shops, the supermarket, the clinic, medical institution, postal office

and even dry cleaning are reachable on foot.

‘

Mandarin lessons, Chinese cultural courses

(lecture and hands-on experience, textbook and

other materials

2-bed room

Bedding set

Item Detail

Tuition

Excursions

Accommodation

Museum and scenic site visits,

1 all day excursion

An overnight graduation trip

Fee NT$27,000

Shih Chien library opened in 1959. Following the school s development, we

established Kaohsiung campus branch in 1995. The extension facility "Fashion Digital

Library" was built in 2009 , which offers specific information on stylish design.

There are more than 350,000 books in our collection, and we have 2,000 kinds

of periodical journals. During the past decade, we have been dedicated to forging a

digital service which offers electronic resources: e-book 380,000 volumes, e-database

170 kinds, and e-journals 30,000 kinds. Students can access our database via Internet

while they are at home, utilizing library resources and information services almost

anytime and anywhere.

In year 2010, the new library building was completed. This modern and stylish

construction has won the first price in Taipei Urban Landscape Awards and numerous

other awards in the building industry. Press media use the words Amazing , Astonishing

in the news reports to describe the library. It embodies the postmodern ideal and

declares the dawn of a new age in postmodern thinking and services.

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Postmodern Library - new thinking, new services During 8/11~8/24, the library opening hour will be 9:00am

to 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday. Students with a valid id card will

be able to access the library and use the facility resources.

Dining

Dazhi street, which is located right next to our campus, has

various restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines for our students.

There are also convenience stores, fashion shops and many more for

you to explore!

On campus, you can find Starbucks, a bookstore, and a Chinese

restaurant, which will satisfy your daily needs!

Shih Chien library opened in 1959. Following the school s development, we

established Kaohsiung campus branch in 1995. The extension facility "Fashion Digital

Library" was built in 2009 , which offers specific information on stylish design.

There are more than 350,000 books in our collection, and we have 2,000 kinds

of periodical journals. During the past decade, we have been dedicated to forging a

digital service which offers electronic resources: e-book 380,000 volumes, e-database

170 kinds, and e-journals 30,000 kinds. Students can access our database via Internet

while they are at home, utilizing library resources and information services almost

anytime and anywhere.

In year 2010, the new library building was completed. This modern and stylish

construction has won the first price in Taipei Urban Landscape Awards and numerous

other awards in the building industry. Press media use the words Amazing , Astonishing

in the news reports to describe the library. It embodies the postmodern ideal and

declares the dawn of a new age in postmodern thinking and services.

““

“ “

‘

“ “

Postmodern Library - new thinking, new services During 8/11~8/24, the library opening hour will be 9:00am

to 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday. Students with a valid id card will

be able to access the library and use the facility resources.

Dining

Dazhi street, which is located right next to our campus, has

various restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines for our students.

There are also convenience stores, fashion shops and many more for

you to explore!

On campus, you can find Starbucks, a bookstore, and a Chinese

restaurant, which will satisfy your daily needs!

Please visit our website at chinese.usc.edu.tw

Contact Information

Shih Chien University

Chinese Language Center

70 Dazhi St., Zhongshan Dist.,

Taipei 10462, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: +886-2-2538-1111#2551

Email: chinese@mail.usc.edu.tw

Application Procedures

1. Fill out the application form

2. Prepare the required documents

‧CLC application form

‧Copy of the passport

‧Copy of the visa

‧Copy of the highest education graduation certificate or diploma

‧Copy of the insurance statement

‧Two 2-inch photos

‧Personal financial statement

(original copy obtained within 3 months, US$3,000 or above)

‧Health check form

‧A US$20 fee is required for overseas application. You are also welcome to complete

the application procedures at our office in person if you are in Taiwan. (CLC application form and health check form can be downloaded from our website)

3. Submit the application form along with the required documents via post or email to

CLC, Shih Chien. The processing of your application will begin only when we have

received all the required documents.

‧Please note, applicants who sent your application via email must present a hardcopy

of your application form and required documents when you check in at the

registration desk.

4. Receive acceptance of application from CLC via email

5. Pay registration fee

6. Receive a formal Letter of Acceptance from Chinese Language Center

Please visit our website at chinese.usc.edu.tw

Contact Information

Shih Chien University

Chinese Language Center

70 Dazhi St., Zhongshan Dist.,

Taipei 10462, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: +886-2-2538-1111#2551

Email: chinese@mail.usc.edu.tw

Application Procedures

1. Fill out the application form

2. Prepare the required documents

‧CLC application form

‧Copy of the passport

‧Copy of the visa

‧Copy of the highest education graduation certificate or diploma

‧Copy of the insurance statement

‧Two 2-inch photos

‧Personal financial statement

(original copy obtained within 3 months, US$3,000 or above)

‧Health check form

‧A US$20 fee is required for overseas application. You are also welcome to complete

the application procedures at our office in person if you are in Taiwan. (CLC application form and health check form can be downloaded from our website)

3. Submit the application form along with the required documents via post or email to

CLC, Shih Chien. The processing of your application will begin only when we have

received all the required documents.

‧Please note, applicants who sent your application via email must present a hardcopy

of your application form and required documents when you check in at the

registration desk.

4. Receive acceptance of application from CLC via email

5. Pay registration fee

6. Receive a formal Letter of Application from Chinese Language Center