A friendly and fascinating adventure  await you   in Taiwan

Date: July 14th 2008 to August 3rd 2008

deadline: June 27th 

              Ming Dao University’s Chinese summer school is more than an intensive language program. It will give students a practical foundation in conversational Mandarin. It is also a course designed to give students a deeper understanding of a culture in an increasing dynamic and important area of the world.

          An unforgettable learning experience set on a beautiful campus in the middle of vibrant Taiwan is planned. The large campus is carefully designed with great care to proportion, location and design of the 6 main campus buildings. Modern architecture has been successfully incorporated into a picturesque landscaped setting, where one fourth of the land is preserved as natural wetlands.

course 

            The course is designed for people with limited or no knowledge of Mandarin. This program will emphasis communication in small classes with authentic, practical tasks to facilitate language learning.

            Introductory classes in calligraphy, brush stroke painting, poetry, Chinese cuisine and seal carving are also intergraded into the course. A communicative approach and mastering certain cultural tasks will enhance active participation in learning inside and outside of the classroom.

           The Chinese cuisine lessons will introduce basic principles utensils and produce used in Chinese cuisine. Expert chefs will also supervise students in MDU’s purpose built culinary classrooms.

              Chinese workshop classes will normally be held in the morning from Monday to Thursday. Many activities, social events and outings are planned for the afternoons and evenings. Chinese cuisine classes are an exception and will be held on Wednesday afternoons. Friday through to Sunday are reserved for the long weekend trips around the island.

Features

               A conducive learning environment with friendly and professional tutors.

 Integration of Chinese art, culture, leisure and cuisine in a meaningful language learning  course.

        Three long weekend trips to: Kenting National Park and beach; Alishan Mountain National Park, and Taipai.

       Experience a rich culture through practical experience and Taiwanese  hospitality. Mastering various traditional Chinese and Taiwanese dishes, plus desserts. We provide modern, comfortable, clean, and air conditioned    accommodation Many activities, social events and outings planned for the afternoons and evenings.

    MDU’s facilities include: an indoor Olympic sized swimming pool, a modern library, a gymnasium, tennis courts, computer access, basketball courts, baseball pitch, paint ball range, canoeing and a climbing wall.      

 Cost

        To our partner universities who run a reciprocal program with us, all costs from arrival to departure are waived. The cost for all others, including accommodation, tuition and excursions, is US$1200.

Contact Information

Center for International Academic Exchange

Ming Dao University, 369 Wen-Hwa Road, Peetow, Chunghua, 52345 Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: +886 4 887 4816, ext. 2022

Fax: +886 4 878 3156

E-mail: internationalcenter@mdu.edu.tw

           robert_carrick@mdu.edu.tw