※文藻應用華語文系與傳統中文系的差異

    文藻應用華語文系以「應用」為核心，乃是以深厚的文化涵養為基礎，而將視野投注於外在世界，側重於實體世界的實踐與應用。二十一世紀為華語文的世界，華語文教學、中華文化創意與中文創作正是當今世界的潮流與焦點。面對此一時代變化，文藻應華系一方面重視傳統文化的陶冶，以厚實學生的中文能力與文化根基，這一點與傳統中文系的人才養成相似；而另一方面，本系針對時代所向，特重華語文應用與教學的實務理論與訓練，要求本系學生能符合時代所需，具備華語文教學、中華文化創意產業與中文創作的能力，此點與傳統中文系的訓練不同。

    此外，文藻做為國內唯一的外語大學，有英、法、德、西、日文等六大外國語科系及韓、越、馬來、泰、印尼語等多國語課程。外語學習資源的充沛與國際交流的頻繁，為文藻應華系同學提供了廣濶良好的語言學習資源與情境。不論是傳統中文系或是他校的應用華語文系，雙語並重的訓練並不多見。而就國際往來密切的今日而言，華語文的教學與應用及中華文化的創意發展要走向世界，外語能力的養成與國際交流極為必要。

♦本系的三大教育目標為：　　　

   （一）以文化涵養為根基，具備華語文專業知識並通曉中華文化。

   （二）關注時代發展，因應實務需求，具備華語應用與教學之專業能力。

   （三）具有多國語能力及國際視野，能擔任文化傳播及國際交流之工作。

♦本系可培育出兩大面向之應用華語複合型專業人才：

   （一）以多國語言學習環境為基礎，培育精良華語教學人才，至世界不同語系國家擔任華語文教師，或從事華語教學相關工作。

   （二）以中華文化為主幹，因應職場所需之多國語能力，培育具國際視野與經驗之中文教育、華語文化創意產業及創作之語文專業人才。

 二、國際交流與專業實習

    （一）國際交流

  本校為國內唯一的外語大學，擁有全國最佳的國際化學習情境與最多元的交流機會。本校全世界締有一百多所姐妹校，每年交換生與海外實習學生數百人。本系亦與國際華語相關校系簽訂合作協議、舉辦國際研討會、組織教師跨國研究社群，系所教師國際交流全面深入。自2012年起，本系學生每年選往境外大學的交換生人數皆達十人以上，地點遍及美國、法國、巴拿馬、日本、越南、印尼、泰國等世界各大洲國家。

    （二）專業實習

　本系畢業生皆須實習72小時，實習地點包括海內外學校及廠商，實習種類涵括：華語文教學、新聞編採、語文教學、廣告文案等專業應用領域，每年選往海外國家實習人數皆達三十人以上，充分表現出國際化之特色。

三、畢業出路

     本系的同學經過應用華語文系四年的培訓養成，即具備中文文化的內在涵養，習得華語教學與語文應用的實踐應用能力，已足以直接銜接升學與進入職場：

    （一）升學：本系畢業生可進一步深研，直接報考國內外中國文學、現代文學、華語文教學、新聞傳播、語文教育、藝術，或其他相關科系研究所。

    （二）就業：本系畢業生可直接進入職場領域：

             1.華語文教學領域： 華語文教學教師、華語文教學企劃人員、多媒體與華語文教學研發人員、華語教學教材編輯人員、華語文檢測工作人員等。

             2.文史工作領域：文史研究人員、文史教師、文化事業推廣人員、中小學國文教師、補教機構從事人員、中小學作文師資等。

             3.華語文應用領域：文案撰稿人員、雜誌與出版品編輯、新聞記者、新聞編輯、傳播媒體企劃人員、作家、教材寫作編輯人員、國語文補習教育教師、語言學習顧問、中文秘書、軟體中文專案人員、文化藝術事業人員等。

Department of Applied Chinese

Department of Applied Chinese

The global enthusiasm for learning Chinese is spreading rapidly across the world, elevating the status of the Chinese language and establishing it as an increasingly influential global language. In response to this growing trend, the Department of Applied Chinese at Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages was established.

Since its establishment in 2002, the Department of Applied Chinese has been the first department of its kind in Taiwan. Its curriculum has served as a pioneering model, combining traditional Chinese language and literature studies with foreign language training. More importantly, the Department places a strong emphasis on the practical application of Chinese, which distinguishes it from traditional Chinese departments.

I. Educational Objectives of the Department of Applied Chinese

Differences Between the Department of Applied Chinese at Wenzao and Traditional Chinese Departments

The Department of Applied Chinese at Wenzao places "application" at the core of its educational philosophy. Built upon a solid foundation of cultural knowledge and appreciation, the Department encourages students to broaden their horizons and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.

In the 21st century, Chinese has become increasingly important worldwide. Chinese language teaching, Chinese cultural and creative industries, and Chinese writing have emerged as major trends and areas of global interest.

In response to these developments, the Department emphasizes the cultivation of students' traditional cultural knowledge, strengthening their Chinese language proficiency and cultural foundations. In this respect, its educational approach is similar to that of traditional Chinese departments. However, in response to contemporary needs, the Department places greater emphasis on the practical theories and professional training involved in Chinese language application and teaching. Students are expected to develop the professional competencies required in today's world, including Chinese language teaching, Chinese cultural and creative industries, and Chinese writing. This practical orientation distinguishes the Department from traditional Chinese departments.

Furthermore, Wenzao is Taiwan's only university dedicated exclusively to foreign language education. It offers six major foreign language departments, including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and other language programs such as Korean, Vietnamese, Malay, Thai, and Indonesian.

The University's abundant foreign language learning resources and frequent international exchanges provide students in the Department of Applied Chinese with a rich and diverse multilingual learning environment. Unlike traditional Chinese departments and many Applied Chinese programs at other universities, Wenzao emphasizes the balanced development of both Chinese and foreign language proficiency.

In today's increasingly interconnected world, foreign language competence and international exchange are essential for promoting Chinese language education, expanding the practical applications of Chinese, and bringing Chinese culture and creativity to the global stage.

Three Major Educational Objectives

The Department has established the following three major educational objectives:

1. To cultivate students' cultural literacy, equip them with professional knowledge of the Chinese language, and develop their understanding of Chinese culture and heritage.

2. To keep pace with contemporary developments and meet practical industry demands by developing students' professional competencies in Chinese language application and teaching.

3. To develop students' proficiency in multiple languages and broaden their international perspectives, preparing them for careers in cultural communication and international exchange.

Two Major Areas of Professional Development

The Department aims to cultivate interdisciplinary professionals in Applied Chinese in the following two areas:

1. Chinese Language Teaching Professionals

Making use of the University's multilingual learning environment, the Department trains highly qualified Chinese language teaching professionals who can teach Chinese in countries around the world with different linguistic backgrounds or pursue careers in other fields related to Chinese language education.

2. Chinese Language and Cultural Creative Professionals

Building upon a strong foundation in Chinese culture and developing multilingual abilities to meet workplace demands, the Department cultivates professionals with international perspectives and experience in Chinese language education, Chinese cultural and creative industries, and creative writing.

II. International Exchange and Professional Internships

(1) International Exchange

As Taiwan's only university dedicated exclusively to foreign language education, Wenzao provides an outstanding international learning environment and a wide range of opportunities for cross-cultural exchange.

The University has established partnerships with more than 100 sister universities around the world. Every year, hundreds of students participate in international exchange programs and overseas internships.

The Department of Applied Chinese has also established cooperative agreements with international universities and departments specializing in Chinese language education. It regularly organizes international academic conferences and facilitates international research communities among faculty members, promoting extensive academic collaboration and international exchange.

Since 2012, more than ten students from the Department have participated in overseas exchange programs each year. Their destinations span different continents and include the United States, France, Panama, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand.

(2) Professional Internships

All students in the Department are required to complete 72 hours of professional internships before graduation.

Internship placements include educational institutions and companies both in Taiwan and overseas. Internship opportunities cover a wide range of professional fields, including:

• Chinese language teaching
• Journalism and editorial work
• Language education
• Advertising and copywriting

Every year, more than 30 students are selected to participate in overseas internships, demonstrating the Department's strong commitment to internationalization and practical professional training.