Prof. Xiaowen Wu leads CSULB Students on Taiwan Study Abroad Trip Summer 2023

This summer, Prof. Xiaowen Wu led a group of students to Taiwan for a short-term study abroad program. From June 27th through July 26th, these students attended Ming Chuan University in Taipei where they got to experience Chinese culture through field trips and local attractions. Stay tuned for details about joining the program for Summer 2024! Applications for this trip are coordinated through CSULB’s Center for International Education and are due during the Spring semester.

Course Description:

In cooperation with the Center for International Education, the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach, will offer a short-term study abroad program in Taiwan. The objectives of the Summer Study Abroad Program in Taiwan are: (1) to provide CSULB students with affordable opportunities for international education; and (2) to enable participants to substantially improve their Chinese proficiency by being immersed in the Chinese language and culture for four weeks from June 27th through July 26th at Ming Chuan University in Taipei. Students will enroll in Chinese 390 Special Topics in Chinese Language and Culture and earn 3 units from California State University, Long Beach. In addition, students will also transfer 3 additional units back from Ming Chuan in Chinese Studies (Chinese 490) or Asian Studies (Asian Studies 290).

This unique program will provide an opportunity for CSULB students to experience Chinese culture through field trips and local attractions. Language courses in Mandarin will emphasize the subjects of daily life to train students to develop their basic abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing.  By interacting and practicing in the classroom, with local and international students, and participating in various cultural activities and tours, students will have the opportunity to apply in-class lessons to real-life situations within the community. Cultural components of the program include National Palace Museum, Beijing Opera, Confucius Temple, Yeliu Geopark, Taipei 101, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese paper-cutting, Pineapple cake DIY, Danshui Township, Tea Museum and Shiling Night Market, etc…