皆さんこんにちは。私は、2022年から入学し現在4年生のAmiです。今回は日本人生徒の一人として、応用外語学科を選んだ動機などについてお話していこうと思います。

 クロスカルチャーコミュニケーション（跨文化溝通）
─────────コースの⽬標：アジア圏以外の生徒と台湾、アジア文化への理解を深めて文化の本質について話し合い、それを応用し、異文化交流のなかで、より良い対人関係を作り上げることを目指します。学生たちの自己紹介動画のページプロセス：ヨーロッパの大学とオンラインで共同プロジェクトを進めていきます。学生たちは自分たちで発表準備のためにスケジュールを立てたり、話し合いの時間を設けたりします。実際に海外の学生とコミュニケーションを図ることで、異なる文化や考えを理解し、新しい視点から物事を考える力を身に着けます。
感想：異文化理解はすでにできていると思っていたけれど、実際に彼らと交流をしていく中でその理解を活かせなくては意味がないと感じました。知っているだけでなく、理解したことをより良い関係づくりや課題進行に応用することが本当の理解だと思います。授業を通して実践できたという経験は貴重なことだと感じました。

 英語の実用的な翻訳（英文筆譯實務）
─────────コースの⽬標：授業では主に品詞の変化、言葉のニュアンスなどを学習します。また翻訳をする際の技術なども学ぶことができます。先生が準備した教材、実際のニュース、映画などを利用することによってより楽しみながら理解を深めることができます。プロセス：毎回の授業で提示される短いエッセイを各自翻訳し、クラス内で共有し、話し合います。中間考査では自分たちが興味のある映画やドラマを選び、その一部を翻訳し、さらに作品を実演する発表があります。
感想：翻訳するだけなら、今はＡＩツールを使えばよいと考える人も多いですが、実際の映画やドラマの作品というのは人間が翻訳して作品にしています。なぜ人間なのか。私たちにしか理解できない言い回しや表現、感じ方を表せるのはやはり人にしかできないからです。授業を通して、効果的な翻訳方法やテクニックを学び、言語を応用することの面白さを感じることができました。

 日本語コミュニケーションスキル（⽇語溝通技巧）
─────────コースの⽬標：四種類の技能（話す、聞く、読む、書く）を学び、日本語で自分の意見を伝えたり、他人の考えを聞く練習も行います。日本のマナーや礼儀を理解することも目標としています。プロセス：日本語は話す相手によって話し方が変わったり、時には適切な敬語を使うことも求められます。それを理解するために授業ではテーマが出され、誰と、どこで、何をなどの内容に注意しながら寸劇を作ったりします。また日本語でのプレゼンテーションスキルなども学びます。学生たちを作った寸劇
感想：座学だけではなく、実践していく授業スタイルが面白いです。寸劇をビデオで撮るというプロジェクトでは初め、うまく言葉が出てこなかったり、自然な表現にならなかったりしましたが、時間が経つにつれて、だんだん意見を日本語で伝えられるようになりました。

Whassup: The complex relationship between language and society

A peek into latest online language learning resources

Studies in Intercultural Communication

FEATURED COURSE & STUDENT FEEDBACK Japanese Communication & Presentation Course Introduction The primary goal of this course is to acquire language proficiency integrating four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing in order to function in Japan, to state and to support your opinion and thought, and to understand someone else’s opinion and thought. However, particular emphasis is placed on speaking, especially presentation skills. We will practice presenting information to the target audience using proper expressions, gestures, postures, and presentation techniques in class. Speaking/listening skills will be developed through various classroom activities such as watching videos, having classroom discussions, and giving oral presentations. ✦ Four Skills Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing ✦ Presentation Expressions, Gestures & Postures ✦ Discussions Stating & Supporting Opinions ✦ Multimedia Video Analysis & Oral Practice Course Process Interactive Learning via ARIS APP STEP 01 Scan Theme Photo Scan weekly A4 theme photos at the teacher’s office entrance using the ARIS APP. STEP 02 Watch Prompt Video A pre-recorded video by the teacher pops up explaining the weekly assignment. STEP 03 Record Response Film a short play or express views on cultural topics (e.g., Japan vs. Taiwan). STEP 04 Auto Submission Once recorded in the app, the homework video is automatically sent to the teacher. You need to scan the A4 photos at the entrance of the teacher’s office through the ARIS APP to check every week’s homework. The pictures of each week will be different according to the theme of the week. After scanning, the phone will pop up the video recorded by the teacher in advance, and the content is the weekly homework you need to do. Students may need to record a short play or express their opinions on some issues, such as the differences between Japanese and Taiwanese cultures, etc.! The APP itself has a recording function, after recording the homework video, it will be automatically sent to the teacher. Comprehensive Feedback ★ Student Reflection “I think this class is really special to me! The teacher used a very innovative and interesting teaching method. After class, you only need to use your mobile phone to scan the pictures which are stuck outside the teacher’s office to understand the week’s homework. After the video is filmed, the homework will be uploaded to the teacher immediately. Using this app can effectively practice listening, and your own instant translation ability can also practice your own speaking ability. It is really a very special course~”

Course Introduction:The primary goal of this course is to acquire language proficiency integrating four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing in order to function in Japan, to state and to support your opinion and thought, and to understand someone else's opinion and thought. However, particular emphasis is placed on speaking, especially presentation skills. We will practice presenting information to the target audience using proper expressions, gestures, postures, and presentation techniques in class. Speaking/listening skills will be developed through various classroom activities such as watching videos, having classroom discussions, and giving oral presentations.

GRADUATE STUDIES Master Program Educational Objectives & Featured Courses Educational Objectives & Featured Courses In our English field, we focus on English for Specific Purposes (ESP), which mainly concentrates on researching the practical application of English in relevant fields, particularly English language teaching, pragmatics, and intercultural business settings. We not only apply various theories to English education, translation, and creating classroom materials, but also expand the research of ESP or culture in diverse fields. Required Courses ✦ AI-Assisted Academic Writing ✦ Research Methodology Elective Courses Offered across 3 specialized academic and professional tracks AREA 01 Develop Professional & Academic English Guided Practice in English Research Writing Professional Presentation and Writing Speech and Debate Professional English Presentation News English Work-Place English Business English Cultural Creative Industrial English Integrated Essay Writing AREA 02 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Language Acquisition Theories Theories and Methods of English Language Teaching Material and Methods for Children’s English Language Teaching Curriculum Design for Children’s English Language Teaching Applications of Online Resources to Teach English Corpus-Based Approaches to English Language Teaching Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Computer Literacy AREA 03 Special Issues in Applied Linguistics Sociolinguistics Studies in Intercultural Communication Globalization and English Discourse Analysis Pragmatics Corpus Linguistics Cognitive Semantics Special Courses (Click to view course details) Studies in Intercultural Communication ↗ Corpus Pragmatics ↗ Computer-Assisted Language Learning & Computer Literacy ↗ Sociolinguistics ↗ RESEARCH OUTPUT Master’s Thesis Explore past graduate theses and academic research achievements from our Master’s program students. View Master’s Theses → Welcome Join our Master’s Program at the Department of Applied Foreign Languages Master Program Curriculum & Schedule Master Course Curriculum ▶ Search for Course Schedule and Syllabus ▶

IN-SERVICE GRADUATE STUDIES In-service Master Program Educational Objectives & Featured Courses Educational Objectives & Featured Courses The main focus of our in-service master program is Japanese society and culture. We intend to discover the literature, culture, society, and life in Japan, as well as the development and application in professional fields of the Japanese language. ✦ Japanese Literature & Culture ✦ Japanese Society & Life ✦ Professional Japanese Application ✦ Practical & Academic Advancement Welcome Join our In-service Master Program at the Department of Applied Foreign Languages In-service Master Program Curriculum & Schedule In-service Master Course Curriculum ▶ Search for Course Schedule and Syllabus ▶

OUR MISSION The Purpose of Establishment ✦ Department Vision The cradle of bilingual workplace elites The aim of the Department of Foreign Languages and Applied Linguistics is to train and cultivate students with professional English and Japanese language skills, along with cross-cultural understanding, communication competence, independent analytic and critical thinking skills, and spirits of teamwork and professionalism. Each course is specially designed with considerations of the current social pulse and industrial development to strengthen students’ competitiveness, allowing them to be the elite in the workplace, or professionals in language teaching or academic research. ✔ English & Japanese Mastery ✔ Cross-Cultural Competence ✔ Critical & Analytic Thinking ✔ Teamwork & Professionalism FEATURES Curriculum & Core Strengths The department offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs with suitable courses planned according to the students’ needs and characteristics. The undergraduate program is designed to strengthen students’ English and Japanese language skills, and also their language analytical and applicational skills. It is hoped that students will have the core competitiveness in language teaching, translation, interpretation, and professional language skills for various academic or industrial occupations. The department’s features are listed below: 01 Language Skills The courses design aims at improving students’ English and Japanese language proficiency and emphasizes practical language application training. The Whole Language concept is used in English language training by combining listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the courses. Aside from the normal courses, students are required to do extra-curricular reading by finishing 200 simple English books within two years and write 200 essays on the content. On Japanese, freshmen will start from the basic Gojūon (Japanese alphabets) and later advance on that foundation. Junior and senior students are required to read 100 Japanese short essays or illustrations and write short essays. 02 Specialized Courses The aim of specialized courses is to enrich students with professional linguistic accomplishment, with courses such as English for specific purposes, language teaching, culture, and literature. On language practicum, courses such as translation (including oral interpretation), language for specific purposes (LSP) (e.g.: Business English and Japanese; English for the workplace; journalistic English; tourism Japanese, etc.) are available for students to apply their knowledge and be in line with the industrial workplace. Explore Our Courses & Syllabus Access the Yuan Ze University Course Portal for complete curriculum structures and semester schedules Undergraduate Course Curriculum ▶ Search for Schedule and Syllabus ▶

OVERSEAS CHINESE COMMUNITY Overseas Chinese Students Student Experience Sharing & Admission Resources at YZUFL C Experience Sharing of Overseas Chinese Student Chloe Overseas Chinese Student・Hong Kong 1. Reasons for applying to study in Taiwan I came to study in Taiwan because some of my family members live in Taiwan, so I want to experience life in Taiwan and also want to know if it is much different from living in Hong Kong. So far, there is nothing unsatisfactory because living and studying in Taiwan are easier than in Hong Kong. Perhaps the reason is that the pace of life is not so tight. Moreover, Taiwanese people are also very friendly and I like to meet many Taiwanese friends. 2. Why are you satisfied or dissatisfied so far? The courses in the department will not be hard to understand. As long as I listen carefully to the class and review it, I can get better grades. There are no language communication problems for me, so it will not be too difficult to learn in Chinese. 3. Scholarship Both schools and departments have scholarships to apply for, as well as scholarships for overseas Chinese students. The requirements are all based on grades and behavior. If our ranking or scores can meet the criteria of the scholarship, we can apply for it. The higher the ranking, the more scholarships we can get. 4. The way to apply to study abroad and experience sharing I applied to study in Taiwan through the Highwise Service Foundation (海華服務基金). The way to apply is very simple. There will be individual applications and unified enrollment. The individual application depends on whether you have a school you want to apply to, and if you have one, you can apply earlier. You will get a lot of great and different experiences when you come to study in Taiwan, so I recommend studying in Taiwan. OFFICIAL ADMISSION PORTAL University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students For detailed application timelines, individual application guidelines, and unified distribution announcements for Overseas Chinese and Hong Kong/Macao students, please visit the official committee website. Overseas Chinese Student Admission 海外聯合招生委員會 (NCNU) Visit Official Website ↗ Website: https://en.overseas.ncnu.edu.tw/