The 2012 Language Study Program

2012/06/26

Last week, the 2012 Language Study Program for Indonesian Expatriate Youth officially commenced. The aim of the program is to encourage overseas Chinese students to learn Mandarin and better understand Taiwan’s unique customs and culture.

During this year’s four-week program, participants will learn Mandarin, study traditional arts and crafts, and take “cultural classes” on Chinese calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, knot arts, paper arts, and learn how to spin a ‘diabolo’ (Chinese yoyo). During the calligraphy class, special guest teacher and calligraphy master, Chang Bing-huang, will demonstrate how to use TKU’s leading-edge e-calligraphy system.

The camp program will also comprise a number of Mandarin speaking and singing competitions, as well as daytrips to various scenic and cultural spots, such as Pingxi Railway, the Northern Coastline, and a Monga cultural trip.

Also worthy of mention are the 13 team leaders who will guide and look after the students throughout the camp. To become team leaders, they underwent a stringent screening process followed by three months of intensive training.

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