The Program

The General Education Program consists of three types of courses: fundamental courses, general education and core courses, service and extra-curricular activities.

Fundamental Courses: 12 credits

1. Language Expression: (10 credits)

a. Ability of Expressing in Spoken and Written Chinese (2 credits)

    This course aims to improve students’ communicative competence and to enable them to express themselves in an         articulate and succinct manner.

b. Foreign Languages and Drills (8 credits)

     This course equips students with a basic knowledge of a foreign language and the culture(s) in which the language          is spoken. The course aims to heighten students’ interest in learning and to improve their communication skills.

2. Learning and Development (1 credit)

   This course aims to equip students with the skills needed to complete their university studies and to become capable,     independent, and self-motivated learners.

3. Extracurricular Activities and Team Development (1 credit)

    By giving students the chance for practical participation in student clubs, this course hones students’ skills in the          fields of teamwork and leadership, project planning and practice, creative thinking and problem solving, and                    communication/coordination.

General Education and Core Courses: 12 credits

1.Exploring  Sustainability (1 credit,required)

2. AI and Programming Language (1 credit,required)

Students from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, as well as those from various departments within the College of Business and Management, are not required to take the "AI and Programming Languages" course. However, they still need to complete 12 credits of General Education and Core Courses.

1. Humanities(2 credits required, 1 out of 4 categories)

a. Literature and Classics(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

Through the analysis and appreciation of Chinese and Western novels, poetry, prose, and well-known literary works, students are led into the realm of world literature, where they gain insights into a diverse range of classics.

b. History and Culture(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

This course develops students’ ability to view and analyze historical events and helps students gain an objective and practical knowledge of history.

c. Philosophy and Religion(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

Philosophy and Religion courses aim at promoting understanding and respect of diverse cultures and religions, and reflection of differing moral values and their grounds of justification. Students are to be trained and encouraged to achieve these aims with independent thinking.

d. Arts Appreciation and Creation(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

The art disciplines invite students to appreciate and analyze music, dance, theater and/or the visual arts and introduce various styles and techniques in the fascinating world of the arts.

2. Society and Culture (2 credits required, 1 out of 4 categories)

a. Global Outlook(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

This course familiarizes students with concepts relevant to international relations and heightens students’ global awareness and their understanding of the modern world.

b. Futures Studies(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

Futures Studies encourages a forward-looking perspective and a view for the future that encompasses society, technology, the economy, the environment, and politics.

c. Social Analysis(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

This course domain aims to arouse students’ interest in social problems and to urge them to contemplate the moral standards of modern society. It also helps students face their difficulties head on and live a healthy life.

d. Civil Society and Participation(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

This course provides students with a firm grounding in the general principles of constitutional law. It aims to equip students with basic legal knowledge and produce well-rounded citizens.

3. Scientific Inquiry (2 credits required, 1 out of 3 categories)

a. Information Education(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

Education in Information Technology: The courses are designed not only to enhance students' computer knowledge, including programming, network management, network communications, multimedia, and video graphics, but also to improve their abilities for retrieving the desired information from the Internet. Meanwhile, related topics such as e-commerce, malware, and information security are introduced such that students can have enough skills for further investigating and learning more advanced techniques and applications.

b. Global Technological Revolution(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

This course describes the development of science and technology in the past and its potential impact on our future and the environment.

c. Natural Sciences(2 courses maxium  in each  category)

This course helps students explore the laws of nature and learn the principles of natural sciences, while also providing non-science majors the opportunity to broaden their horizons.

Service and Extracurricular Activities:

1. Physical Education

2. National Defense Education and Military Training

3. Service and extra-curricular activities

4. Common Elective Courses

5. Sport competition and performance

6. Art competition and performance

7. Other activities