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General English Waiving Regulation

English Graduation Requirment

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Features
The General Education at NTUA is featured by “Multiplicity”, “Interdisciplinarity”, “Integrativeness”, and “Innovativeness” in the spirit of “Refining the foundation of humanities and inspiring the passion for arts”. It aims to incorporate the professions of arts and the five basic attainments as pursued in general education, and fulfill the goal of developing interdisciplinary generalists in arts. Specifically, in addition to the subjects of arts, it attempts to cultivate the humanistic and spiritual innerness, and further inspire the internal enthusiasm for arts and therefore embody it as the energy to create arts, ultimately being able to warm and touch hearts with works of arts.

Goals
The goal of general education is to lead students to gain knowledge in a broad perspective, boosting humanistic attainments and public-mindedness and social consciousness, global perspectiveness, teamwork consciousness, and self-regulated learning, so as to accomplish the goals of life-long learning and serving the public.

Humanistic Attainments

Public-mindedness and Social Consciousness

Global Perspectiveness

Teamwork Consciousness

Self-regulated Learning

NTUA

Language Communication

Culture Appreciation

Morality Fulfillment

Interpersonal Relation

Technology Literacy

Critial Thinking

Category of Common Languages

Category of Humanities

Category of Social Science

Category of Nature and Technology

Category of Interdisciplinary integration

Five Categories of Courses

Full-time Teachers
General Education Center

Sheau-Huey Chen

Associate Professor

Ph.D.in History

Department of History,

National Chengchi University, Taiwan

1. History of Taiwan
2. History of Cultural China
3. Oral History

Chun-Ying Jang

Professor

M.A. Fontbonne College, U.S.A

1. Introduction of Arts
2. History of Western Art

Jui-Fen Chen

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Chinese Literature,

Chinese Culture University, Taiwan

1. Chinese poetry
2. Selected legends for Tang dynasty
3. Selected drama for Yuan dynasty
4. Selected classical novels

Huei-Mei Shih

Associate Professor

Ph.D. University of Wollongong, Australia

1. Introduction to Arts
2. History of Western Art
3. Color Theory

Min-Chen Tseng

Professor

Ph.D. in TESOL, English Department,

Tamkang University, Taiwan

1. TESOL
2. Second Language Acquisition
3. Computer Assisted Language Learning
4. Sociolinguistics

Hsing-Chih Tsai

Associate Professor

Ph.D., Department of Philosophy,

National Chengchi University, Taiwan

1. Philosophy
2. Logic reasoning

Chuan-Yu Ko

Associate Professor

Ph.D., Department of Diplomacy,

National Chengchi University, Taiwan

1. International relations
2. IPR
3. Volunteerism

Hong-Lin Li

Professor

Ph.D. in Linguistics,

Department of English,

National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

1. Theoretical linguistics
2. Language and cognition

Li-Hua Chiang

Professor

Ph.D. in Plastic Arts,

Pantheon-Sorbonne University, France

1. Image Technology Culture
2. Introduction Photography
3. Art Research Methods & Art Writing
4. Research Methods
5. Special Topics on Photography and Media Art in Taiwan
6. Seminar on Photography History and Image Theories

Shih-Ping Wang

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Chinese Literature,

National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

1. Zhou Yi
2. Chinese Philosophy
3. Chinese Language Teaching
4. Chinese Reading and Writing

Course Information

Day Division, Undergraduate Program

Curriculum Design

　　The General Education Center of NTUA has long required that students take a set of courses outside of their majors in order to ensure that their undergraduate education encompasses a broad range of topics and approaches. The curriculum seeks to follow the trends of society and the scope is school wide. It emphasizes on ethical reasoning and life education, infuses the features of local resources, and interacts with neighboring communities. From Academic Year 101, the new program of general education provided 26 credits for day-division undergraduate students. The 26 credits are divided into five core categories: Languages, Humanity, Social Science, Science & Technology, and Cross-discipline.

Languages (6 Credits):
Chinese Reading and Writing (2 Credits):
　　The course is to foster students’ humanistic thinking process and help students receive an in-depth understanding of tradition through abundant of classical works. Students also will be trained with various types of compositions. Suggestions are given by teachers and a writing exhibition of student composition is held in the end of the semester.
General English (4 Credits):
　　The General English is divided into fifteen levels from G1 to G15. Students are trained for their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The use of the multi-media facility of the language labs and interactive teaching approaches greatly help students improve their English proficiency levels. The course also introduces different types of language proficiency assessments in order to help them pass the English threshold.

Humanity (6 Credits):
　　The common aim of the courses in this area is to teach students to use critical and systematic approaches to appreciate classical works in culture, history, and philosophy.

Social Science (6 Credits):
　　The courses help students to get to know themselves and how to communicate with others. Being cultivated by the courses, students learn how to pour the spirits of social care into their works and become the artists of world citizens.

Science & Technology (4 Credits):
　　The core spirit of these courses is critical reflection. It is intended to elevate students’ thinking capability by the introduction of various types of theories and discussion of practical topics. Students are aware of the mission of maintaining the environment, carry the correct attitudes of using knowledge, and implement the power of technology into their creations. The courses include logistic reasoning, computer skills, ethical reasoning, ecology and technology.

Cross-discipline (4 Credits):
　　The course lead students to understand carious types of art and performance, appreciate new forms of art, and give students the mission of bringing aesthetic to the public. The course include introduction to art, and innovation.

Structure of Credits for General Education, Day Division
Five Core Categories	Credits		Note
Languages	Chinese Reading and Writing	2	For freshmen only
	General English	4	For freshmen only
Humanity	6		For day-division students
Social Science	6
Science & Technology	4
Cross-discipline	4
Total	26		Minimum credits for graduation: 26

Evening Division, Undergraduate Program

Curriculum Design

　　The General Education Center of NTUA has long required that students take a set of courses outside of their majors in order to ensure that their undergraduate education encompasses a broad range of topics and approaches. The curriculum seeks to follow the trends of society and the scope is school wide. It emphasizes on ethical reasoning and life education, infuses the features of local resources, and interacts with neighboring communities. From Academic Year 101, the new program of general education provided 26 credits for day-division undergraduate students. The 26 credits are divided into five core categories: Languages, Humanity, Social Science, Science & Technology, and Cross-discipline.

Languages (6 Credits):
Chinese Reading and Writing (2 Credits):
　　The course is to foster students’ humanistic thinking process and help students receive an in-depth understanding of tradition through abundant of classical works. Students also will be trained with various types of compositions. Suggestions are given by teachers and a writing exhibition of student composition is held in the end of the semester.

General English (4 Credits):
　　The General English is divided into fifteen levels from G1 to G5. Students are trained for their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The use of the multi-media facility of the language labs and interactive teaching approaches greatly help students improve their English proficiency levels. The course also introduces different types of language proficiency assessments in order to help them pass the English threshold.

Humanity (6 Credits):
　　The common aim of the courses in this area is to teach students to use critical and systematic approaches to appreciate classical works in culture, history, and philosophy.

Social Science (6 Credits):
　　The courses help students to get to know themselves and how to communicate with others. Being cultivated by the courses, students learn how to pour the spirits of social care into their works and become the artists of world citizens.

Science & Technology (4 Credits):
　　The core spirit of these courses is critical reflection. It is intended to elevate students’ thinking capability by the introduction of various types of theories and discussion of practical topics. Students are aware of the mission of maintaining the environment, carry the correct attitudes of using knowledge, and implement the power of technology into their creations. The courses include logistic reasoning, computer skills, ethical reasoning, ecology and technology.

Cross-discipline (4 Credits):
　　The course lead students to understand carious types of art and performance, appreciate new forms of art, and give students the mission of bringing aesthetic to the public. The course include introduction to art, and innovation.

Structure of Credits for General Education, Evening Division
Five Core Categories	Credits		Note
Languages	Chinese Reading and Writing	2	For freshmen only
	General English	4	For freshmen only
Humanity	6		For evening-division students
Social Science	6
Science & Technology	4
Cross-discipline	4
Total	26		Minimum credits for graduation: 26

General English Waiving Regulation

All full-time students in day and evening division are required to take and pass General English before graduation. Students who fit one of the following standards can apply for waving General English (4 credits) to General Education Center.
a.Above or including TOEFL – IBT 80 or TOEFL-CBT213.
b.First and second phase of GEPT in High-Intermediate Level.
c.Above or including TOEIC 800.
d.Above or including IELTS 6.
e.Foreign students, overseas students, or students who reside in foreign countries over 6 years with receiving English education (including at least three years in high schools).

2.Students who fit one of the standards must prepare transcripts or relevant certificates to General Education Center before the week of course selection. All the relevant documents will be reviewed and approved by English Teacher Committee.
3.Upon the completion of approval, students can choose four credits other than General Education to meet the requirements of graduation.

4.The regulation is being approved by Curriculum Committee and Meeting of Academic Affairs, and accredited by the President of National Taiwan University of Arts.

English Graduation Requirment

1、In order to elevate the proficiency of our students, National Taiwan University of Arts established the NTUA Implementation Guidelines on English Proficiency Requirements for Graduation (hereafter referred to as the Guidelines).

2、The day division students who pass the General English Proficiency Test of the Intermediate Level or other English proficiency tests of the same level are deemed to meet the English Proficiency Requirements for Graduation. We encourage freshman students to take English proficiency tests so as to fulfill the requirements.

3、The Guidelines aim to encourage students to pass English proficiency tests. Nevertheless, those who fail to pass the aforementioned proficiency tests shall show the original report cards to the General Education Center so as to take school selective courses Preparation for English Proficiency Tests A (2 credits) and B (2 credits) totaling 4 credits (which do not account for graduation credits). Once they pass the two courses, they are deemed to fulfill the English Proficiency Requirements for Graduation.

4、Those who fulfill the foregoing English Proficiency Requirements for Graduation shall show the original as well as a copy of the report card to the General Education Center so as to apply for review. Upon review and approval, they are deemed to fulfill the NTUA English Proficiency Requirements for Graduation.

5、The Guidelines are applicable to students who speak English as a foreign language.

6、Students with athletic excellence and physical disabilities are exempt from the Guidelines.

7、The M.A. and Ph.D. Programs have their own English Proficiency Requirements for Graduation.

8、The Guidelines must be reviewed by the School Curriculum Committee and subsequently approved by the Academic Affairs Meeting before they are implemented. Any proposed amendment must go through the same procedure.

NTUA English Proficiency Requirements for Graduation

GEPT

TOEFL

ITP/iBT

IELTS

TOEIC

FLPT

NETPAW

<Academic Year of 100>
Preliminary Test of Intermediate Level or above

N/A

(ITP/iBT)
460/5 or above

4 or above

550 or above

195 or above on the written exam

Preliminary Test of Intermediate Level or above

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GEPT	TOEFL	ITP/iBT	IELTS	TOEIC	FLPT	NETPAW
<Academic Year of 100> Preliminary Test of Intermediate Level or above	N/A	(ITP/iBT) 460/5 or above	4 or above	550 or above	195 or above on the written exam	Preliminary Test of Intermediate Level or above

General Education Center

NEWS

Humanistic Attainments

Public-mindedness and Social Consciousness

Global Perspectiveness

Teamwork Consciousness

Self-regulated Learning

NTUA

Language Communication

Culture Appreciation

Morality Fulfillment

Interpersonal Relation

Technology Literacy

Critial Thinking

Category of Common Languages

Category of Humanities

Category of Social Science

Category of Nature and Technology

Category of Interdisciplinary integration

Five Categories of Courses

Full-time Teachers General Education Center

Associate Professor

Ph.D.in History

Department of History,

National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Professor

M.A. Fontbonne College, U.S.A

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Chinese Literature,

Chinese Culture University, Taiwan

Associate Professor

Ph.D. University of Wollongong, Australia

Professor

Ph.D. in TESOL, English Department,

Tamkang University, Taiwan

Associate Professor

Ph.D., Department of Philosophy,

National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Associate Professor

Ph.D., Department of Diplomacy,

National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Professor

Ph.D. in Linguistics,

Department of English,

National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Professor

Ph.D. in Plastic Arts,

Pantheon-Sorbonne University, France

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Chinese Literature,

National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Course Information

General English Waiving Regulation

English Graduation Requirment

NTUA English Proficiency Requirements for Graduation

GEPT TOEFL ITP/iBT IELTS TOEIC FLPT NETPAW <Academic Year of 100> Preliminary Test of Intermediate Level or above N/A (ITP/iBT) 460/5 or above 4 or above 550 or above 195 or above on the written exam Preliminary Test of Intermediate Level or above

Full-time Teachers
General Education Center

GEPT

TOEFL

ITP/iBT

IELTS

TOEIC

FLPT

NETPAW

<Academic Year of 100>
Preliminary Test of Intermediate Level or above

N/A

(ITP/iBT)
460/5 or above

4 or above

550 or above

195 or above on the written exam

Preliminary Test of Intermediate Level or above