*Please note that the application for Program A&B in 2018 has ended. Details of the application period for 2019 will be published in April 2019.

Programs

Program C

I-Shou University

Kaohsiung City Taiwan

I-Shou University (ISU) is situated in the Guanyin Mountain area of northeastern Kaohsiung. The University firstly opened its gates in 1990. Today, with its continuous development, ISU has 9 colleges, 42 departments, 19 masters programs, and 7 doctoral programs. Moreover, the Division of Continuing Education also has 17 undergraduate programs, 10 in-service master’s programs and 2 two-year in-service programs. The University has approximately 17,000 students and 563 full-time faculty members, 90% of whom possess a doctoral degree, making it a young and promising institution of higher education with a great potential.
 
E- United Group, to which ISU is affiliated, conducts the business in the sectors of manufacturing, medical services, education, as well as real estate & leisure development, including Yieh Phui Enterprise Co., Ltd. and Yieh United Steel Corporation, E-DA Hospital, E-DA World and etc. With the generous financial support from E-United Group, the University has equipment and facilities that are unparalleled among other universities in Taiwan. Also, the University is one of the few comprehensive universities that integrates theory into practice, and is cognizant of and responsive to the needs of industries.
 
With the support of E-United Group, ISU provides substantial offers to recruit faculty members with research specialties and practical experiences from different disciplines and professions. In regards to the curriculum design, ISU underlines the importance of both theory and experiments. Faculty members are encouraged to engage students in researching not only in their respective fields, but tapping into interdisciplinary studies as well.
 
In addition to collaboration with affiliated companies of E-United Group, the University also actively seeks opportunities to work with other business entities for internship programs. By so doing, students are provided with more hands-on experience to work in different sectors. There are some 353 business entities working with the University in the form of industry-university collaboration, including industries of technology, electronics, medical services, iron & steel, hospitality, department stores, and hotels. The University aspires to meet the needs of different industries, cultivate professional talents, and carry out university-specific research projects. 
 
Therefore, in 2014 our College of Management, College of Tourism & Hospitality and International College got international accreditation AACSB at same time. In 2016, the world ranking of ISU is top 800, and the ranking in Asia is top 200. We have good reputation on the international performance. 
Now ISU has more than 2,300 international students from 49 countries, and 533 sister schools from all over the world. 
Address
No.1, Sec.1, Syuecheng Rd., Dashu District, Kaohsiung City 84001, Taiwan(R.O.C)
Tel
886-7-657-7711#2095
Fax
886-7-657-7472

◆UMAP Contact Person


·Name 
Ms. Vicky Wu
·Organization/Office 
Office of International & Cross-Strait Affairs
·E-mail 
wuvicky01@isu.edu.tw

◆Program Information


Chinese Language Center at I-Shou University (CLC-ISU) offers a variety of intensive Chinese language courses including seasonal program, Chinese language and culture camp and customized program.

To enrich personal, social and cultural values, these programs aim to develop Chinese language skills as well as to expose the students to Chinese culture and traditions. As part of the program, the students at CLC-ISU have various opportunities to engage in local community and society during the study period.

The courses includes Chinese communication skill courses, Comprehensive Chinese Courses, Standard Pronunciation, Writing, PC typing, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese Culture.

This intensive program provides the courses for students to learn and improve their skills in Chinese proficiency. In addition, the cultural courses and field trips are also available for students to experience the local lifestyle of Taiwan.
·Degree Level
Open for all students
·Language of Instruction
English & Chinese
·Requirements (Language Proficiency, etc)
None
·Number of credits to Transfer
University Credits: N/A
UCTS: N/A
·Teaching Hours (Weekly)
15 hours/week, 165 hours total
·Independent Study Hours (weekly)
N/A
·Student's Total Workload (weekly)
15 hours/week, 165 hours total
·Program Fee
Tuition NTD24,700, Registration fee USD10.
·Accomodation Fee
On Campus: NTD 10,900
Off Campus: N/A
·Medical / Health Insurance Fee
N/A
·Assistance for Visa Application
N/A

◆Program Schedule


Length: 11 weeks
From: 1 June 2018
To: 31 August 2018

◆Application Period for the university


From: 1 March 2018
Until (Deadline): 15 May 2018

◆Others


Maximum number of participants for the Program: 25 persons

Minimum number of participants for the Program: 5 persons

Application Submission Deadline to UMAP-IS: 8 May 2018