Meeting and working with the Institute of Applied Sinology, Yunlin University of Science and Technology (China)

Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan (Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) stated that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a leading university in training and research in the social sciences and humanities. The university currently has 16 faculties, 12 centers and research institutes, as well as over 10,000 students and trainees at various levels and training programs. In 1995, the University established the Department of Chinese Studies under the Faculty of Oriental Studies and has been providing training from bachelor's to doctoral levels in Chinese Studies. Many Chinese students have studied subjects such as International Studies, Vietnamese Studies, and Vietnamese language at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the framework of 1+3 and 2+2 training programs. The University hopes to further expand its cooperative relationships with Chinese universities and research institutes.

In response, Professor Ngo Kien An thanked the University of Social Sciences and Humanities for its warm welcome and proposed several collaborative activities between the Institute of Applied Sinology and the University through the following three programs: (i) short-term Chinese language training for Vietnamese people, creating opportunities to learn Chinese from basic to advanced levels, enabling learners to study, work, and travel in Chinese-speaking areas; (ii) credit accumulation training for those enrolling at the Institute, with a duration of one year (two semesters). After completing the course, students will receive a certificate. If they continue to enroll in a master's program, they will be exempted from the completed courses; (iii) full-time master's degree training, whereby the Institute will open enrollment classes at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Each course will last two years.

Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan pledged that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities would provide the necessary facilities and complete the required procedures so that the Institute of Applied Sinology could officially enroll students at the University. During the meeting, both sides also planned to sign a cooperation agreement on November 27th.

The Institute of Applied Sinology is the only institute in Taiwan that bases its research on Sinology, applying the three fields of Chinese language, information technology, and design to conduct interdisciplinary research.