Activity Introduction: The course design includes four main parts: "Language and Text Courses," "Cross-Cultural Hands-On Experience Courses," "Taiwan Cultural Tours," and "Cultural and Ecological Site Visits." These courses are integrated with the three departments of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Providence University: Chinese, Taiwanese Literature, and Ecological Humanities. In addition to learning basic Chinese, participants will be guided to visit cultural and ecological sites such as Lukang Old Street, Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, and Jiji Weir. Through experiencing local life in Taiwan, participants will gain a deeper understanding of Taiwan and increase their knowledge of the country and the university.

1. Organizer: College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Providence University

2. Date: August 15, 2024 (Thursday) - August 24, 2024 (Saturday)

3. Course Content:

   (1) Course Duration: 10 days per session, with 6 hours of classes each day.

   (2) Course Language: The courses will be conducted entirely in Chinese. (Teachers may occasionally introduce in English, and students with better English skills or Filipino students will assist with translation)

4. The tentative course schedule is as follows.

time	8/15 (Thursday) Day 1	8/16 (Friday) Day 2	8/17 (Saturday) Day 3	8/18 (Sunday) Day 4	8/19 (Monday) Day 5
09:10 12:00	Opening Ceremony  Intercultural Exchange (St. Peter Hall 132)	Chinese Writing: Natural Ecology (3 hours)  (Light Point Classroom)	Standard Chinese Pronunciation and Writing (3 hours)  (St. Peter Hall 132)	Standard Chinese Pronunciation and Writing (3 hours)  (St. Peter Hall 132)	Local Festivals and Cultural Introduction (3 hours)  (St. Peter Hall 122)
13:30 16:30	Visit to Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, Qingshui Old Street, and snacks (Guided tour + Tour bus + Insurance ) (3 hours)	Visit to Flying Cow Ranch for ecological tour (3 hours)  (Guided tour + Tour bus + Insurance )	Sun Printing: Cyanotype (3 hours) (Light Point Classroom)	Visit to Lukang Mazu Temple, Chenghuang Temple, and old street exploration (Guided tour + Tour bus + Insurance ) (3 hours)	Sun Printing: Metalworking (3 hours)  (Anthony Kuo Hall 441)
time	8/20 (Tuesday) Day 6	8/21 (Wednesday) Day 7	8/22(Thursday) Day 8	8/23 (Friday) Day 9	8/24 (Saturday) Day 10
09:10 12:00	Standard Chinese Pronunciation and Writing (3 hours)  (St. Peter Hall 122)	Visit Taichung's local revitalization sites (visiting National Taichung Theater, Shen Ji New Village, Miyahara Ophthalmology, Taichung Winery, and Second Market snacks)  (Guided tour + Tour bus + Insurance ) (7 hours)	Jiji Endemic Species Research Institute and Sun Moon Lake Xiangshan Visitor Center (Guided tour + Tour bus + Insurance ) (7 hours)	Chinese Writing: Ancient City Snacks (3 hours)  (Light Point Classroom)	Textual Memory (Text and Audio-Visual Works Compilation) (3 hours)   (Providence Hall 322)
13:30 16:30	Explore Local Ecology in Shalu (Guided tour + Tour bus + Insurance ) (3 hours)			Literary Creation: Editing and Publishing (3 hours)   (Providence Hall 324)	Presentation of Achievements and Closing Ceremony  (Light Point Classroom)

5. Enrollment Targets and Class Details:

(1) Targets: Filipino high school students or teachers with some basic Chinese listening skills.

(2) Class Enrollment: One class, enrolling 25 people.

6. Registration Method:

(1) Registration Period: From now until Monday, July 15, 2024.

(2) Registration Method: By correspondence. Registration website: https://forms.gle/aLz8szyNpo4pa6eT7

(3) Admission Announcement: Announced on the College of Humanities and Social Sciences webpage of Providence University, and notified via email.

7. Activity Costs:

(1) The entire course is free, fully subsidized by the Ministry of Education.

(2) Accommodation and transportation costs are provided during the study period.

(3) Participants must cover their own airfare to Taiwan, living expenses, and meal costs for activities.

8. To participate in this activity, download and sign the commitment letter, then take a photo or scan it and email it to pu20600@pu.edu.tw.