National Taiwan University

This course introduces the basics of power electronics. It takes a flipped-learning approach that involves pre-class, in-class and post-class activities. Problem sets and online simulation problems are used to solidify the concepts covered in the course and exams are utilized to evaluate students' understanding.  The primary goal of the course is to finish the semester with a clear understanding of how various power converters operate and how they relate to real applications. 

This course introduces issues and policies related to different agricultural sectors in Taiwan through field trips around campus and around Taipei.  The course introduces the departments within the NTU College of Bioresources and Agriculture, as well as affiliated institutions and research centers at other universities. The course also provides an overview of crop production in Taiwan, introducing government entities such as the Ministry of Agriculture and its affiliated sectors and other rural organizations. Course details for each week may need to be flexible based on actual conditions. Active participation in the class is encouraged. Please note that additional time for transportation on field trip days may be needed. 

This advanced Chinese language course is for students who have taken Advanced Chinese I or have taken at least 600 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, enabling students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs written language to communicate effectively in formal writing. Students also gain competence in understanding public announcements, news, and other broadcasts. The course does not use a specific textbook but will rely on newspapers and magazines to further understand Taiwanese culture and language.

This beginning Chinese language course is for students who have taken Beginning Chinese I or have taken at least 100 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs on using appropriate Chinese to make plans with friends, order food at restaurants, etc., leading to greater understanding of Taiwanese culture and language. The course utilizes the textbooks, Far East Everyday Chinese I-II (A) or A Course in Contemporary Chinese I-II.

This advanced Chinese language course is for students who have taken Intermediate Chinese III or have taken at least 600 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs on vocabulary and grammar that are not often used in daily conversations, such as discussing the economy, transportation, society, culture, and people. Students also gain competence in reading simple document forms and announcements as well as writing a short essay of at least 600 words.  The course utilizes the textbook, Far East Daily Chinese III. 

This intermediate Chinese language course is for students who have taken Beginning Chinese II or have taken at least 250 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs on expressing one’s opinions effectively; writing a short essay of at least 300 words, and communicating about daily life activities all in Chinese, leading to a greater understanding of Taiwanese culture and language. The course utilizes the textbooks, Far East Everyday Chinese II(A) or A Course in Contemporary Chinese II.

This intermediate Chinese language course is for students who have taken Intermediate Chinese II or have taken at least 450 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs on vocabulary and grammar that are not often used in daily conversations, such as discussing the economy, transportation, society, culture, and people. Students also gain competence in writing a short essay of at least 500 words.  The course utilizes the textbook, A Course in Contemporary Chinese IV. 

This beginning Chinese language course is for students who have never taken Chinese or have taken less than 100 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction. It teaches hanyu pinyin - the structure, stroke orders, and writing method of Chinese characters. The course also instructs on basic Chinese sentence structure, word order, self-introduction, and basic conversation. The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives and have a greater understanding of Taiwanese culture and language. The course utilizes the textbooks, Far East Everyday Chinese I or A Course in Contemporary Chinese I. 

This intermediate Chinese language course is for students who have taken Intermediate Chinese I or have taken at least 350 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs on vocabulary and grammar that are not often used in daily conversations. Students learn to express one’s opinions effectively; write a short essay of at least 400 words; and communicate about daily life activities all in Chinese, leading to a greater understanding of Taiwanese culture and language. The course utilizes the textbooks, Far East Everyday Chinese II(B) or A Course in Contemporary Chinese III. 

This course is for students who have taken Advanced I of the Chinese Language Course for International Students or test in otherwise. By the end of the course students are capable of using written language to communicate effectively in formal writing and of understanding public announcements, news, and other broadcasts. The course covers topics such as the death penalty, wealth tax, refugee crises, nuclear energy, and same-sex marriage. Through the course, students are able to use appropriate Chinese to carry on discussions, and read newspapers and magazines to further understand Taiwanese culture and language. The method of assessment will be done through assignments and presentations, quizzes and tests, attendance and participation, and midterm and final exams.