l  Brief History

1.    Graduated Program of Taiwan Studies for in-service Teachers was established in 2006 to provide a professional avenue for teachers in the Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli regions, as well as across Taiwan, to further their studies in Taiwanese culture and literature. It is the first master's program in Taiwan that integrates literature and anthropology, aiming to cultivate educators who possess a deep understanding of Taiwan Studies and can promote knowledge about Taiwan.

2.    By collaborating with faculty from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at National Tsing Hua University, the program offers diverse and rich learning resources for in-service teachers.

3.    Through rigorous training and weekend course arrangements, the program aims to support outstanding teachers in becoming educational professionals in Taiwan Studies and knowledge dissemination.

l  Curriculum

1.    The total number of credits required for graduation from this program is 24 credits, of which 9 credits are mandatory and 15 credits are elective.

2.    In addition to the professional courses offered on Saturdays and weekday evenings for this program, courses from both the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Taiwanese Literature will also be included in the overall curriculum planning, in order to achieve the goal of curriculum diversification.

l  Faculty and Features

1.    The organizing departments, "Department of Anthropology" and "Graduate Institute of Taiwan Literature," provide guidance from nearly 20 full-time and part-time professors, creating an environment for study groups, thesis writing workshops, and collaborative learning.

2.    Focusing primarily on "Taiwanese Literature" and "Anthropology," the program will recommend collaboration with faculty in social sciences, history, linguistics, philosophy, and education as necessary, offering a rich and diverse range of research fields.

l  Contact Information

Website:http://gpts.web.nthu.edu.tw/bin/home.php

E-mail:gpts@my.nthu.edu.tw

TEL: +886-3-5715131

ext. 34353

FAX: +886-3-5722485