Summer: Rutgers- Intensive Mandarin in Taiwan
The Program
Take intensive Chinese language courses for five weeks at the National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan.
Supplement your language learning with a course in Chinese Calligraphy and conduct guided research in an area of Chinese Studies.
Program Locations
Taiwan
Hsinchu City
National Tsing Hua University is a research university located in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Hsinchu is popularly nicknamed "The Windy City" for its windy climate and "The Garden City of Culture and Technology" by its tourism department.
Academics
Students will enroll in 6 credits and may enroll in up to three courses, up to 9 credits from the following list.
- Chinese Language (Required for all students): Beginners, Intermediate, or Advanced, pending placement at the start of the program (4 credits)
- Chinese Calligraphy (Required for all students). (2 credits)
- Guided Research in China elective (3 credits)
Students have the option of taking 6 or 9 credits.
Classes are taught by experienced professional Chinese language teachers from the National Tsing Hua University. Language classes meet five times a week. Calligraphy classes meet two days a week (total of 8 classes). The Guided Research in China course meets weekly at specially arranged times. Regular attendance is expected. It is not possible to take classes not-for-credit, nor is it possible to take classes as Pass/Fail.
Language Pledge
The goal of the Intensive Mandarin in Taiwan program is to immerse students in the Chinese language. For this reason, you will be asked to pledge to speak only Chinese during the entire length of the program.
For information about study abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website.
Excursions
The program itinerary includes group excursions, designed to enhance student learning about history, culture, and contemporary society in Taiwan and China.
Itinerary
Saturday July 6; Students depart the US on self-arranged flights
Sunday July 7: Students arrive at NTHU, dorm check-in and campus orientation
Monday July 8: Placement & Registration
Tuesday July 9: Classes begin
(Tentative) Saturday July 13: Day-trip to Taipei
(Tentative) Saturday July 20: Walking excursion to Hengshan Township
(Tentative) Saturday July 27: Day-trip to Taichung
(Tentative) August 9-11: Optional self-paid group excursion to historical and scenic sites in southern Taiwan
Tuesday August 13: Last day of classes and program conclusion
Thursday August 14: Students depart Taiwan
Note: Other afternoon, evening, and weekend walking tours may be arranged as circumstances allow. Announcements about these will be made after arrival in Taiwan.
Housing and Meals
Students will share double rooms in the residence hall of National Tsing Hua University. There are food courts and restaurants on campus. Students are responsible for all their own meals. Daily meals in Taiwan is about $30 USD.
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $5,860 | $6,530 |
| Graduate | $6,280 | $6,910 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Excursions
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Meals | $900 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $20 |
| Local Transportation | $75 |
| Personal Expenses | $500 |
| Total | $2,995.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $6,100 | $7,100 |
| Graduate | $6,730 | $7,670 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Excursions
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Meals | $900 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $20 |
| Local Transportation | $75 |
| Personal Expenses | $500 |
| Total | $2,995.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Scholarships
Faculty Leaders
Ms. Zhu, Lihui (Zhu Laoshi) has been teaching Chinese in the Rutgers Department of Asian Languages and Cultures since 2001. She has also directed the summer program in Beijing.
She is experienced in leading our Chinese language study abroad programs and maintains close contact with National Tsing Hua University in organizing and administering the program.
Email Ms. Zhu at: lihuizhu@rutgers.edu