The Mandarin Training Center
National Taiwan Normal University
March Language & Culture Study Tour
Contact
Contacts
Fax
Address
Email
Terry Chen +886-2-77345158
Kathy Tian +886-2-77345163
+886-2-23418431
Mandarin Training Center, National Taiwan Normal University
No.162, Hoping East Rd., Sec.1, Taipei, Taiwan, 106. R.O.C.
studymtc@deps.ntnu.edu.tw
kiyosumi@ntnu.edu.tw
hsinkai@ntnu.edu.tw
Contents
I. Duration of the program
II. Fee Structure
III. Content of the program
IV.About Taipei City and National Taiwan Normal University
(NTNU)
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I. Duration of the program：
3 weeks starting from March 1st ~ 19th, 2010
Registration Deadline: February 12th
II. Fee Structure：
All fees must be paid in U.S. Dollars. The current
exchange rate is approximate US$1.00≒NT$33
The tuition fee is US$1,100 (≒NT$36,300) per
person.
Fees subject to change every year.
Tuition fee: US$1,100 (≒NT$36,300)
Includes：
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Language Courses (45 hours)
Cultural Courses (3times)
Half-day Field Trip (3 times)
Extracurricular Activities (2 times)
Textbooks and Handouts
Teaching Materials for Cultural Courses
7. Placement Test and Program Certificate
Special services
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One run pick-up services from CKS Airport, and one run drop-off services to CKS
Airport.
Accommodations arrangement
Meals
Meals are not offered by the language center. Food can be found easily on the campus and in
the neighborhood. Minimum expense for a meal is about NT$70 (≒US$2).
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Accommodations
Off-campus
Taipei Teacher’s Hostel
http://www.tth.url.tw/
Single room
NT$1120≒US$21
Double room
NT$700≒US$21
Room Type and Fee
(per person per day)
Facilities in room
1. All of the above rooms are suites with an independent shower room and
toilet
2. Bedding 3. Air conditioning 4. Hair-dryer
5. Thermos 6. Slippers
1. Coffee shop
Public facilities
About the hostel
2. Restaurant
3. Banquet hall
1. Located near Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall; about 15-20 minutes away
from National Taiwan Normal University, with convenient transportation
system (buses, subway)
2. Address: No.15, Nanhai Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100,
Taiwan (R.O.C.)
3. Tel: +886-2-23419161*106
Fax: +886-2-23219378
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III. Content of the program
Time Table
Week1
Monday
Tuesday
Orientation
/Placement
test
10:00~12:00
Culture Class
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
Wednesday
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
12:10~14:00
Culture Class
Week3
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
Friday
9:00~13:00
Field Trip
10:00~12:00
Culture Class
Week2
Thursday
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
9:00~13:00
Field Trip
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
9:00~13:00
Field Trip
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
14:20~17:10
Language
Class
Closing
Ceremony
Sat
Sun.
Extracurricu
larActivities
Pinxi
Free Time
Free Time
Extracurricul
arActivities
Yehliu
Free Time
Chinese Language Courses
1. 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday.
2. Students are placed in classes suited to
their level of Chinese ability; which is
determined by a placement test.
3. Both pinyin and bopomofo systems are
introduced, together with standard
(traditional) and simplified Chinese
characters in the textbooks
4. All classes are small (6~10 students), and designed to meet students’ specific needs, so as
to enhance their knowledge of the language and culture as effectively as possible.
Cultural Courses
1. 2 hours per class, 1 classes per week
2. Topics include Calligraphy, Chinese Painting,
Chinese Opera, Chinese Kung-fu, Chinese
Music and Dancing, Chinese Culinary Arts,
Chinese Paper Cutting, Chinese Medicine, etc.
3. All classes are hands-on, taught in Mandarin
and / or English.
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Cultural Excursions
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2.
There are 3 times cultural excursions.
The excursions aim to let students take a closer look at Taiwan, its life, its traditional
architectures, history, religion, customs and aboriginal cultures, etc.
Other Activities
1. Reception
2. Orientation
3. Farewell Party
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1.
About Taipei City and National Taiwan Normal University
Taipei City
From the world's tallest building to the biggest collection of Chinese art, Taipei invites you into a
world of fascinating contrasts—a mix of the modern and traditional with a generous dash of energy
and friendly smiles to make this one of your most memorable trips to Asia.
The cultural kaleidoscope of Taiwan's capital city pulses wherever you go. Incense-veiled temples
dating back to dynastic times blend seamlessly with a neoned street life of a decidedly more modern
era. Taipei has dozens of world-class restaurants where gourmets can sample the best regional
Chinese cuisine; and for the gourmand, there are plenty night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun.
The polarities of Taipei are vividly present as well in the joining of the urban and natural. Just a few
minutes from the heart of the city you can soak away the cares of the world in mineral-rich hot
springs nestled in the lush mountain foothills ringing the Taipei Basin. And throughout the city
there are plenty of trails, parks and other oases of tranquility to lift and invigorate your spirits.
Whether you're just stopping over en route to another Asian destination, or planning a longer stay,
Taipei is a many-faceted treasure that will call you back again and again.
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Longest History
The MTC was established in 1956.
Best facilities
We have 100 classrooms, a library, a kitchen, a multimedia center with 100+ computers with
Internet access, multimedia classrooms, language labs, and an extracurricular activities office.
Students also have access to NTNU facilities such as an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a
400-meter track, gymnasium, and basketball and tennis courts.
Most instructors
We have more than 100 professional, experienced and enthusiastic instructors at the Center.
Most students
Approximately 1,400 students register each term, and classes are organized according to Chinese
proficiency.
Most course types
We offer tutorials and group classes, regular and intensive courses, and overseas Chinese courses at
all levels.
Widest range of culture classes
Classes include Peking Opera, Calligraphy, Painting, Name Chop Carving, Taiwanese, Tea Etiquette,
Chinese Culinary Arts, Chinese Martial Arts, Folk Singing, the Chinese Zodiac, and other related
subjects of interest.
Most extracurricular assistance
We offer free pronunciation classes, 15-minute free tutorials, language exchanges, lectures, and
counseling.
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Website
http://www.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw/
Most extracurricular activities
We hold speech contests, trips, culture tours, dragon boat races, and talent contests. Students are
eligible to participate in NTNU student clubs.
Most scholarships
The MTC has the most scholarships given by the Taiwanese government such as Taiwan
Scholarships, Language Scholarships, Regular Scholarships and Sister City Scholarships.
Most teaching materials
We have developed more than 40 teaching materials widely used by Chinese language learning
centers in Taiwan.
Pedagogical research
We are leading research on Internet-based Chinese language education, and have established the
national system for the Chinese Proficiency Test.
Most short-term study tours
Most students and countries select us as their first choice to study Mandarin Chinese. In addition,
since 1999 universities such as Cambridge, Oxford, Williams College, UC-Berkeley, UC-Santa
Barbara, Wellesley College, the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Ritsmeikan University, and
Hankuk University among others have joined our short-term study tours.
Most conveniently located in Taipei
The Center is a five-minute walk from the MRT station.
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