International Undergraduate Program (IUP) Course (The IUP program will conclude by Spring 2024)

1. Who can attend?

This optional course is open to international undergraduate degree students seeking to learn Mandarin, with credits that count towards graduation (The four-semester IUP course is worth 24 credits and can be counted as credits for the General Education Courses). IUP courses are not available to students from China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

2. How to enroll?

Complete the IUP application and attached questionnaire prior to the application deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. IUP course applications are only accepted for fall semester.

Once your application is submitted, OIC staff will arrange for course enrollment on your behalf. If you change your mind, you can drop the course during phase 3 (online add/drop) and phase 4 (manual add/drop).

Students who fail the IUP fall semester will not be allowed to continue in the spring semester. However, students who fail the IUP course in the spring semester may elect to retake the course the following fall

3. When to attend?

The IUP Course meets on Mondays (16:00-19:00) and Thursdays (16:00-19:00). 

4. What  I learn?

The course covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. During the semester, teachers will lead students in participating in cultural events to familiarize you with the unique beauty of Taiwan! Courses are conducted in 6 different levels of difficulty, and individual students are assigned to an appropriate level based on a placement examination.

5. How will my Chinese proficiency be determined?

The OIC will email you a link and login information to take an online placement test that tests Chinese listening & reading. This is followed by an in-person speaking test. Based on the results of these two tests, you will be assigned to a suitable level.

Returning students do not need to take the test, but will be assigned to the next level in the following semester.

6. How are credits awarded?

The four-semester IUP course is worth 24 credits (6 credits per semester, 4 semesters in total). Upon course completion, these credits will be transferred as "General Education Course" credits by the Office of Academic Affairs. For students who do not complete the course, these credits will not count towards graduation, and such students will still need to take at least 4 general education credits to meet graduation requirements.

Teachers take attendance in every class session, and attendance counts towards final grades. Missing 20 minutes of an individual class session is counted as a one-hour absence, and 40 such absences will result in a failing grade. If you must miss class due to illness or accident, submit an official Certificate of Diagnosis from a public hospital to your teacher. 

Any questions should be sent to oicmandarin@gmail.com

Part-time Mandarin Course

1. Who can attend?

This optional course is open to international degree students, except for students from China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The course provides students an opportunity to learn Chinese while earning course credits towards graduation (4 semesters in total).

2. How to enroll?

Complete the OIC application questionnaire prior to the application deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. This course will not be available for selection during phase 3 (online add/drop) or phase 4 (manual add/drop)

 3. When to attend?

4. What will I learn?

The course covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. During the semester, teachers will lead students to participate in outdoor activities or cultural events that will familiarize you with the unique beauty of Taiwan.

5. How will my Chinese proficiency be determined?

You’ll receive an email from the OIC that links to an online placement test (listening & reading). During the first class session, you’ll take an in-person speaking test. Based on the results of these exams, you’ll be placed at an appropriate difficulty level.

Returning students will advance automatically to the next level without taking the placement tests.

6. How many credits can I earn in one semester?

This is a non-credit course and will not count toward graduation. Attendance will be taken, and a total absence of 9 hours during the semester will result in a failing grade (a 20-minute absence from a single class session counts as a one-hour absence). If you must miss class due to illness or accident, submit an official Certificate of Diagnosis from a public hospital to your instructor.

7. Is there a fee for the course?

Yes. The OIC will charge you NTD1020 per credit (actual cost may vary year-to-year). The Part-time Mandarin course comprises 3 credits, for a total per-semester cost of NTD3060.

8. Can I re-take the course?

Students who have previously taken any Part-time Mandarin courses, you can retake the course by submitting a “Registration Course Retake Form” to the Office of Academic Affairs Registration Section. If you forgot this step, this course will be removed from your class schedule by the online system.

Send any questions to oicmandarin@gmail.com.