College of Communication, National Chengchi University

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Professor Jing Tsu (石靜遠), the esteemed John M. Schiff Professor of East Asian Languages and Literatures and Comparative Literature at Yale University, will meet colleagues from NCCU College of Communication and College of Liberal Arts on July 3 2023, part of her research trip to Taiwan for her next book and other academic work.   Born in Taipei and a new migrant to America at the age of nine, Harvard-trained Professor Tsu has proved herself a leading scholar in the fields of East Asian languages, literature, and comparative literature. Her most recent book, "Kingdom of Characters: The Language Revolution That Made China Modern," released in 2022, has garnered widespread acclaim from international media outlets, including esteemed publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post. Furthermore, it has been named a Finalist for the highly prestigious Pulitzer Prize in the category of original non-fiction works.   On behalf of NCCU, Dean of the College of Communication at NCCU, Professor Yi-Ning Chen (陳憶寧), will be the host for Professor Tsu’s visit, joined by fellow NCCU colleague, Professor Shih-Chi Chin (金仕起), the Director of the Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts at NCCU. Professor Tsu will have a closed-door roundtable meeting titled "The Impact of Emerging Technologies on the Humanities and Society: Focusing on Taiwan's Experience."   “We’re honored to host internationally acclaimed book author and scholar, Professor Jing Tsu from Yale University, especially in the research aspect of new technologies and their impact on media and communications, which is our newly-launched 「XR Lab NCCU 」（XR中心實驗室）all about,” said Dean of College of Communication, Professor Yi-Ning Chen. “This is also part of NCCU’s goal to go global and be the meeting point for Asian and Western scholars altogether. I’m glad our College of Communication can help the university in this aspect too”   Following the roundtable meeting, Professor Tsu will also pay a visit to the newly-launched 「XR Hub NCCU」, a research platform combining virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies. The XR Hub NCCU aims to explore the potential applications of these emerging technologies in fields such as education, culture, and society. Through this visit and hands-on experiences, Professor Tsu will gain deeper insights into Taiwan's research and development achievements in the intersection of education and emerging technologies. NCCU College of Communication Professor Jih-Hsuan Tammy Lin（林日璇）and Tsung-Jen Shih（施琮仁）will present their research work to Professor Tsu during the guided tour for XR Hub NCCU.   During Professor Tsu’s visit to Taiwan, she will also meet senior officials, business leaders, and local XR creators to understand more and diverse perspectives about Taiwan’s economic and technological development as well as what makes Taiwan’s “soft power” in the new era of AI and the metaverse. NCCU visiting scholar George Chen (陳澍), who is also a Yale World Fellow, will accompany Professor Tsu for her Taiwan visit, including her visit to NCCU College of Communication and College of Liberal Arts.

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the College of Communication at National Chengchi University (NCCU) organized a special movie event at Vie Show Taipei Hsin Yi for its faculty members, students, and staff. The highly anticipated film, "Workers (做工的人)," provided a unique opportunity to come together and enjoy an afternoon of cinematic storytelling. Directed by Fen-Fen Cheng (鄭芬芬), an alumnus of NCCU's Department of Radio & Television, "Workers" held special significance for the college. Many of you might be familiar with her previous work, as Cheng adapted the book "Worker," written by Li-Ching Lin (林立青), into a successful TV drama in 2020 and won the Golden Bell Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film and for Best Directing for a Miniseries or Television Film. The TV drama received accolades not only because of its captivating storytelling, but also due to the outstanding casting, which can be proved by the fact that the leading actor won the Golden Bell Award for Best Directing for a Miniseries or Television Film while the supporting actor was honored by winning the Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for the 56th Golden Bell Awards. In this movie, Workers, as a successor of the TV drama, Fen-Fen Cheng takes us back in time, allowing us to delve into the lives of the characters portrayed in the drama, revealing how their relationships evolved and shaped them into who they are today. The film skillfully captured the complexities of the characters' lives and the challenges they faced, creating a connection with the audience on an emotional level. COMM NCCU would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Yae-Wei Wang (王亞維), Associate Professor of the College of Communication, NCCU, for bringing this special movie screening to fruition. We look forward to organizing more such events to continue celebrating our talented alumni's achievements and embracing the power of storytelling.

Dr. Trisha T. C. Lin , Professor of Communication, National Chengchi University , has been elected to serve as CCA Vice President beginning September 1st, 2023. She will oversee all CCA conference programming at ICA, NCA, and AEJMC as the research/conference chair in the next two years, and will assume the presidency in 2025.   CCA is a nonprofit professional and academic organization registered and headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1990, CCA is the oldest international professional society aiming to promote, enhance, and facilitate scholarly activities and exchanges on Chinese communication, which is broadly defined to embrace any aspect of communication studies concerning Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, the global Chinese diaspora, and Chinese influence overseas. ​ For the last thirty years, CCA has been home to Chinese communication scholars and those interested in Chinese communication around the world. At this time of technological advances when timely information is truly valued, our collective work to extend understanding of communication has never been more important.

College of Communication at National Chengchi University (NCCU) and Meta have announced their collaboration with the launch of XR Hub NCCU (傳播學院XR中心實驗室) on May 12th, 2023. The hub is Meta’s first XR-related collaboration project with a university in Taiwan, which is of landmark significance for industry-academia cooperation. With the donation of Meta, XR Hub NCCU will be equipped with 20 Meta Quest 2 VR headsets to provide a full range of immersive experiences, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR). The hub’s launch aims to provide a sophisticated infrastructure for XR technology-related research and course development in the College of Communication at NCCU.           The College of Communication also partners with Meta to establish research scholarships to promote relevant studies in the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and social media. As a result, the College of Communication has become the only institution in Taiwan to offer scholarships sponsored by Meta. The scholarship encompasses two specific categories: degree scholarship and research scholarship. The degree scholarship grants NT$200,000 each to two master’s degree students annually. On the other hand, the research scholarship aims to incentivize master’s and doctoral students to publish their research in major international conferences and prominent journals to enhance their work’s visibility and academic impact.           Patrick Pan (潘先國), Head of Taiwan and Hong Kong at Meta and a distinguished alumnus of NCCU, said that Meta had continued cultivating XR talents in Taiwan since it established the first Metaverse XR Hub. Pan said, “We have since established the Immersive Learning Academy and organized an AR Hackathon, which would allow creators to interact with each other and spark creativity. Today, the collaboration between Meta and NCCU hopes to take root in XR talent education on campus, which aims to help students develop XR-related research, reserve innovative energy, and energize the industry.”   For the unveiling ceremony of the newly established XR Hub NCCU, guests from Meta, including Simon Milner, the Vice President of Public Policy for APAC, Beth Ann Lim, Director of Policy Programs and Campaigns APAC, Patrick Pan, and Max Chen, Head of Public Policy Taiwan, were all present to express their support for this landmark industry-academia collaboration.    During the opening ceremony, Tsung-Jen Shih (施琮仁), the Director of the Media Research & Development Center at the College of Communication, warmly welcomed the guests. He took the opportunity to introduce the lab’s cutting-edge equipment and impressive features. Additionally, Shih expressed sincere gratitude to Meta and the Institute of Information Industry (資策會) for their support. “I firmly believe this facility will serve as a fertile ground for nurturing future generations of VR experts, innovators, and researchers,” he said. He also extended his appreciation to Professor Ya-Lun Tao, who was in charge of the interior design of the lab, creating an aesthetically pleasing environment.           Furthermore, as part of the collaboration, the College of Communication and Meta will join forces to offer courses on emerging interactive technologies and digital content communication. Leveraging Meta’s expertise, these courses will feature both in-house lecturers and field experts. They will cover diverse topics related to the latest interactive technology trends, applications, regulations, and design. Their primary objective is to equip students with a deep understanding of cutting-edge technologies and their practical applications. Additionally, these courses aim to foster the development of future educators and researchers in interactive technology, nurturing individuals who can effectively promote and advance innovative communication technologies.          “I am happy to see the direction that we are taking for the College of Communication, the program we have here, and all the exciting research we are doing,” said Tsai-Yen Lee (李蔡彥), the President of NCCU. With more than 20 years of experience in VR and AI research, President Lee expressed his support for the College of Communication, the program, and the newly established cooperation project.           The collaboration between the College of Communication at NCCU and Meta has injected new vitality and momentum into Taiwan’s interactive technology education, research, and innovation. It will also help promote the development of Taiwan’s XR industry and make Taiwan one of the major players in the XR field in Asia and globally.

We are excited to announce the official inauguration of the "NCCU x Meta XR Hub.”  This collaboration between the College and Meta signifies a significant milestone, as it positions the College of Communication as the first university partner of Meta in Taiwan.   The "NCCU x Meta XR Hub” is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with 20 Meta Quest 2 VR headsets, offering a diverse range of immersive experiences that span augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality. With its cutting-edge resources, this lab will serve as a fertile ground for XR technology-related research and curriculum development within the College of Communication and NCCU.   Through the "NCCU x Meta XR Hub," students and faculty alike will have access to unparalleled opportunities to explore and harness the potential of XR technology. The lab will act as a dynamic nexus for interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling the College of Communication to remain at the forefront of innovation in the field.   We are excited to share this news with everyone and sincerely invite you to visit the " NCCU x Meta XR Hub.” At the lab, you will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the transformative power of XR technology. Join us at the "NCCU x Meta XR Hub" and be part of this exciting journey as we push the boundaries of what is possible with XR technology.

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On October 29th, 2022, IMICS students and faculty members attended the annual international symposium co-organized by National Chengchi University (NCCU), Seoul National University (SNU), and The University of Tokyo (UT) with the theme Beyond Boundaries: Communication for Diverse and Multiple Communities. Gather Town, a cutting-edge platform that demonstrates how people can truly break through boundaries and come together, was used to host the event online.   Having Dr. Tammy JihHsuan Lin and Dr. Tsung Jen Shih, two of our prestigious professors, attended the meeting was an honor. Dr. Tammy JihHsuan Lin gave the opening statement, together with Prof. Joonhwan Lee from SNU and Prof. Shunya Yoshimi from UT, while Dr. Tsung Jen Shih represented the Communication College of NCCU as one of the session chairs. Numerous subjects were discussed, including critical communication and cultural studies, computational methods, media, technology, and society, as well as intercultural and international communication. The participants were able to gain a deeper understanding of the research in the aforementioned domains thanks to the 18 presentations and 12 posters given in total. 6 presentations and 4 posters, provided by our outstanding NCCU students, made up one-third of the total.   The symposium went off without a hitch, and everyone was having a good time. The interaction between the attendees, presenters, and chairpeople was excellent. It amply demonstrated how the symposium's spirit was kept and let everyone benefit from the incredible opportunity to engage with people with diverse backgrounds.   The symposium offers a terrific opportunity for us to communicate our research interests and efforts from an Asian viewpoint. “The experience of sharing our research and plans from an inter-Asia and international perspective with students from other schools representing the communication field of each country in North East Asia was very valuable. In particular, as a Korean studying in Taiwan, it was a very interesting and special experience to share academic interests with students in my home country.” Yulgong Lee, a second-year IMICS student, commented. We are beyond elated to have established a strong bond with Seoul National University (SNU), and The University of Tokyo (UT). We hope to have more opportunities for academic collaboration in the future and keep learning and growing together. (News from The International Master's Program in International Communication Studies)

1.   Housing period：Febuary 6 (Mon.), 2023~ June 24 (Sat.), 2023 2.   Application Date：November 28 (Mon.), 2022 ~ December 9 (Fri.), 2022 3.   Photos of iHouse：https://oic.nccu.edu.tw/Post/467 4.   On-line Application：http://oicwebap.nccu.edu.tw/iHouseApply/ 5.   Application qualification：NCCU Students (including exchange students, visiting students, degree-seeking students and short-term research students) •    Degree-seeking student could apply online with the student ID. •    For new exchange students of the Spring Semester 2023 at university level, OIC  will assist with the application. •    For the other applicants, please turn to the person (or any relevant institute) in charge of your study at NCCU. 6.   Please visit OIC website on December 19 (Mon.), 2022 for the result. 7. Important If applications for NCCU-iHouse and campus dorm are both approved, applicants can only choose one to stay. NCCU-iHouse reserves the right to reassign you to another room at any time during the term of this agreement for any reason. 8.   For more information, please see the attachments or contact OIC at +886-2-2939-3091 ext.62503

I. The matters are conducted pursuant to the National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines and the Implementation Details.   II. Eligibility:   1. The applicant shall be a student officially enrolled in the National Chengchi University (hereafter referred to as the “NCCU”).   2. ROC nationals and applicants who have household registration in the ROC shall have priority in the application for the subsidy.   3. The applicant's foreign language proficiency shall meet the National Chengchi University Language Requirements for Applying for       Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy.   4. Students with outstanding academic performance (undergraduate students’average grade should rank within top 30% in class)       are eligible to apply.   5. Only students who have been nominated by the Office of International Cooperation (hereafter referred to as the “OIC”)       or their respective colleges or departments for the exchange program, or those who applied to overseas universities by themselves       and have been granted the admission for Spring Semester 2023 (February to July 2023) may apply for the subsidy.   III. Application Period: from October 12 to 5pm, November 9, 2022.   IV. Required Documents   1. The application form   2. Academic transcript(s)   3. Class Ranking Certificate (only applicable to undergraduate students)   4. Study plan   5. The original and a photocopy of the letter of acceptance from the host university       (The original copy will be returned to the student after review. Students who have not yet received the letter of acceptance       shall print the admission list with the seal of the issuing office on the list as proof)   6. A valid foreign language proficiency certificate.      Applicants who need to submit DELE or TORFL certificates please note that, due to the international situation,      certificates or transcripts of the courses for these two languages are also accepted.   7. Other documents beneficial for review   V. Application Procedure:   1. Complete the application form.   2. Sign the form and scan the application form along with the required documents and email them to ritalee@nccu.edu.tw,       by 5pm, November 9, 2022.   VI. Important reminders:   1. Students applying for exchange to universities in Mainland China are not eligible to apply for the subsidy.   2. Proof of language ability: please submit relevant proficiency certificate of the language that will be used as medium of instruction in the host university.       Additional proficiency certificate (s) for other languages can also be provided.   3. All applicants should submit the transcript up to the Spring Semester 2022 (inclusive);       Undergraduate applicants should also include the class ranking certificate up to the Spring Semester 2022.   4. Students receiving the subsidy shall take and pass a minimum of six (6) credits (or 12 ECTS, European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)       each semester (or academic quarter) during the study abroad period.       They shall still be enrolled in NCCU during that time and pay tuition to NCCU.   5. Procedures and regulations for course selection abroad and credit transfer can be found on the Office of Academic Affairs’website.       Relevant processes shall be completed at the student's department or graduate school prior to the departure.   6. As Covid-19 pandemic has not been alleviated globally, the subsidy does not provide financial subsidies if the country where the student       intends to enroll does not open its borders and changes to remote online teaching.   7. Subsidy recipients who are concurrently awarded the financial aid for studying abroad from the Republic of China (“R.O.C.”) government       or the University shall receive reduced amount of the subsidy, or not be subsidized.       The reduction standards are as per“National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines Implementation Details”       article   VII. For further inquiries, please contact Ms. Rita Lee (ritalee@nccu.edu.tw)   VIII. Further Information & Downloads: ‧ Application Form ‧ National Chengchi University Language Requirements for Applying for Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy ‧ National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines ‧ National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines Implementation Details

Warmest greetings from Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp (AYLTLC) 2023.    It is our 10th Year! We sincerely appreciate the support from you and your esteemed institution to AYLTLC. We are hereby honored to invite students from your highly esteemed institution once again to participate in the AYLTLC 2023, which will be held in Singapore from 2nd to 6th February 2023.   AYLTLC is an annual gathering for youth leaders worldwide. The said camp provides our participants an exceptional opportunity: •    To Network with student leaders from Top Universities •    To Learn about the Key Success which shaped one of Asia’s most progressive nations, Singapore - a multiracial, multilingual & multicultural society from various perspectives •    To Develop themselves to be effective future leaders   We would greatly appreciate if you could help us to disseminate this invitation to your students, as well as encourage them to participate in this camp. Prospective applicants may access our website at www.ayltlc.com    Once again, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and we look forward to your support for this Camp. Should you need any further clarifications or assistance, please feel free to contact us.   Thank you and see you in Singapore!   Best Regards,                                                       Olivia Lee (Ms.) Director, Department of Participant Services Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp 2023

NCCU College of Communication students were selected as finalists in the 2022 Taiwan Pitch Nonfiction Short Film Fund. Out of 40 finalists from 16 countries, six were NCCU students. Prof. Douglas Kass, a Fulbright Visiting Professor in the IMICS Program, guided the students in his Documentary class to participate in this competition. The six finalists from NCCU were: Sunny Lai, Will Hsiao, Oğuz Solak, Syrus Sadvandi, and Stefan Maurycy Węgiełek from the IMICS program and Vera Chon from the master’s program in Communication, with each receiving USD 10,000 from the fund to produce their short documentaries about Taiwan in the coming few months.   The students' film proposals were aimed to feature unique Taiwan stories. Their projects covered an array of topics such as green fashion, daily collection of waste, aboriginal traditions, and LGBT culture.   “Recently, Taipei started to turn into a major hub for international media, “ said Oğuz Solak, second-year IMICS student who was born and raised in Turkey. His project is centered around Taiwan as a haven for journalists. “This is quite exciting and I feel privileged to be able to report this story to wider audiences.”   The Taiwan Pitch Fund is supported by the Ministry of Culture. All the finalists will receive mentorship from experts in the industry and training in the upcoming “Talent Village” workshop to prepare themselves for the making of their own documentaries. The final films of this inaugural round of competition will be premiered on TaiwanPlus, and three selected winners will be awarded cash prizes up to USD 10,000 in mid-November.   Check out our post on Facebook and Instagram!   Author: Sunny Lai (IMICS 110)

2022 NCCU-SNU-UT Joint Symposium Beyond Boundaries: Communication for diverse and multiple communities   2022 NCCU-SNU-UT Joint Symposium’s call-for-papers has ended on October 11th and we received 19 abstracts submitted from master/ doctoral students at the College of Communication. All of the 19 abstracts were reviewed by three reviewers. Upon reviewing, we are very pleased to announce that NCCU will recommend 10 abstracts, including six for oral presentation session and four for poster session, to this year’s organizing school, Seoul National University, as well as the other co-organizing party, Tokyo University, with which we’ve been sharing long-term partnership.   The details of recommended abstracts are listed as follows:   Oral presentation session: SUN, Jiang-Jun (孫蔣君), Doctoral Program in Communication Studies, NCCU Title: Overseas Communication Strategy of Chinese Feminist Movement WONG, Wai Kin (黃偉健), Master’s Program in Communication Studies, NCCU Title: The Effect of Using Cued Hashtags in Posts of Different Levels of Difficulty on Readers’ Cognitive Load, Attention, and Memory LYU, Jia-Yu & WENG, Chia-Te (呂佳郁&翁家德), Master’s Program in Communication Studies, NCCU Title: Electronic fetters in the Internet Age? From Active Disclosure to Passive Provision——Zenly Users who Maintain Intimate Relationships by "Seeing Positioning" SHEN, Wei-Chung (沈惟中), Master’s Program in Communication Studies, NCCU Title: Is Interactivity Always Better? Exploring the Effect of Interactive Narratives on Willingness to Help, Appreciation, and Enjoyment CHEN, Chang-Hung (陳長弘), Master’s Program in Communication Studies, NCCU Title: On The Ontological Presuppositions of The Concept of Boundaries LEE, Yulgong (李律空), International Master’s Program in International Communication Studies (IMICS), NCCU Title: Change of the Chinese Diaspora’s Image in Korean Media since the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between South Korea and the PRC Poster session: CHANG, Jia-En (張嘉恩), Master’s Program in Communication Studies, NCCU Title: What’s your Instagram? Keeping the relationship by “Finsta” and “Close Friends” HU, An-Yu (胡安妤), Master’s Program in Communication Studies, NCCU Title: Feminine or Masculine?Advertising Portrayals of Female Athlete in East Asia XU, Song-Yang (徐誦陽), Master’s Program in Communication Studies, NCCU Title: The Visitors' Aesthetic Experience in the VR Art Museum: Take the Example of Matterport online exhibition - Taipei Biennial 2020 CHEN, Yu-Han (陳禹函), On-job Master’s Program in Communication Studies, NCCU Title: Who dare to discriminate lesbian today? A research in lesbian network group on Taiwan Bulletin Board System   We’re proud of these 10 presenters’ achievement and also looking forward to their presentations for the event, which will be held online from 12:00 at noon to 17:20, 29th of October, Saturday (Taipei time). Joining the event as a common attendee is welcomed. Registration link will be shared via email.

Eligibility: The following students may apply for credit exemption: 1. Transfer students. 2. New students retaking entrance examinations or reapplying for admission. 3. Persons who are approved to complete prerequisite credits before applying for admission to the programs in accordance with the regulations. According to Article 12 of NCCU Regulations for Credit Exemption, it is stated that credit transfers must be completed via a one-time application in the year of the student's admission.   Application period: Applications must be submitted between 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. on August 2nd (Tuesday) through August 5th (Friday). Application not submitted within the timeframe indicated above will not be accepted.   Submission method: The application materials should be submitted in person, at the IMICS office (Room 210410, Da-Yong Building).   Required documents: 1. Application form (printed as one-sided). 2. Original copy of the complete transcript issued by the previous school. 3. Syllabus of the course that is requested for credit exemption. 4. If the applicant has earned a previous degree, the page 2 of the application form should be signed by the school that conferred the diploma, to confirm the following: a. The course(s) requested for credit exemption were offered for graduate students at the institution. b. The credits requested for exemption were not counted towards the applicant’s graduation credits.   Contact information: For more questions, please contact Ms. Constance Yen via email (imics@nccu.edu.tw) or through telephone (886-2938-7550).

For New Degree Students Fall 2022 Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 Congratulations on your admission to National Chengchi University! The Office of International Cooperation (OIC) knows very well that there are many things you must do before and upon your arrival at NCCU. Therefore, we have created a handy checklist to help you to stay organized. The staff members at the OIC look forward to meeting you during our International Student Orientation and Registration. In repsonse to the COVID-19 outbreak, new students MUST comply with the quarantine procedures annoounced by the Ministry of Education and the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control. The process of visa apllicaiton for students underwent adjustments due to the pandemic control measures. But there's no need for excessive concern. The OIC team is here to help you ride over the difficulties and get off to a smooth start at NCCU. Resident Visa and Alien Resident Certificate(ARC) Resident Visa A visa is an entry permit into a country. Foreign students enrolling in degree programs at NCCU should apply for a resident visa with the purpose of pursuing studies at their local Taiwan Overseas Representative Office. In response to COVID-19 outbreak, new students MUST follow Ministry of Education (MOE) entry quarantine application procedures for internaitonal students. The procedures required students to send in visa application included with MOE's Number. Students will need to receive the MOE's Number via Office of International Cooperation.    For more information: Resident visa ARC The “Alien Resident Certificate” (ARC) is your identification card in Taiwan. Foreigners holding a resident visa or changing to a resident visa in Taiwan have to apply for an ARC within 30 days* after arriving in Taiwan. The National Immigration Agency (NIA) encourages foreign students to go to the “Students Online Application System” website to access various administrative applications including the ARC application and extension. The count for the 30-day limit starts from the day after students arrive in Taiwan or the next day after having received the resident visa in Taiwan. Individuals will be fined $2,000-10,000 NT/$ (roughly 60-300 USD) for missing the deadline. For more information, please visit:  1. ARC 2. Apply for ARC Online Step-by-Step Guidance  *extended from the 15-day limit as a temporary measure due to Covid-19 pandemic Overseas Medical and Injury Insurance Having an adequate medical insurance is essential to ensure that you have an overall pleasant stay in Taiwan. To be eligile to apply for National Health Insurance (NHI), newely arrived students need to continually stay in Taiwan for six months. Before then, all new degree students are required by Taiwan regulations to carry overseas medical and injury insurance for at least 6 months after arrival. Students need to show their proof of insurance (English version) or your National Health Insurance (NHI) card (if they are already insured) during the OIC One-Stop Registration on Sep.6. Students who do not have valid overseas medical and injury insurance can purchase group medical insurance at OIC One-Stop Registration or with Ms. Alison Ho at OIC office. For more information: Insurances Foreign Degree Verification The OIC will examine students' verified foriegn diplomas (or graduation certificates) and transcripts at the registration session. All documents are verified by the embassy where the school you graduated is. If the original copy is not in English or Chinese, please have both the original document and the translated version (notarized) verified by the embassy. Please note that you will not be able to complete the registration procedure, unless you present all verified documents. Diplomas and transcripts received in Taiwan are not required to be verified. Health Examination New students are required to complete a health examination within one month after the semester starts  (by Oct. 11 2022). We strongly recommend that you to undergo the health examination offered on-campus to save time and money. On-Campus Health Examination Graduate Students:  Saturday, Spetember 3, 2022 Undergraduate Students: Sunday, September 4, 2022 Examination site: Gymnasium For more detailed information and to download the health exam form, please visit Health Examination Chi Hsin Clinic (啟新診所) Students who can't attend On-Campus Health Examination on Sep. 3 or 4 can take the examination at the Chi Hsin Clinic at a later date. Examination date: August 29th (Monday) to September 24 th (Saturday) Examination time: Monday thru Saturday: 13:00-17:00 (Check-in time until 16:30) Book an examination Address: 4th Floor, No.42, Section 3, Jianguo North Road, Taipei City Phone: (02) 2507-0723, (02)7709-1119 Fee: 600 NT$ Course Enrollment The course enrollment process consists of five phases: Online Course Selection I, Online Course Selection II, Online Course Add/Delete, System Manual Add/Delete with Instructor's Approval, Course Withdrawal. Please refer to the Class Selection Schedule for 2021 Fall Semester for relevant dates concerning course enrollment. If you have any questions about enrollment process or courses, please consult your academic department or program office. NCCU Course Search Engine The NCCU website allows you to browse quickly through all NCCU courses and search for a course of your preference. (To switch to the English webpage, click the “English” button on the right upper corner)    Online Course Selection System The NCCU online course selection system further allows you to execute your course selection online during two phases: Online Course Selection I, Online Course Selection II. How to get to NCCU and the dormitories moving-in procedures Please refer to the “Directions to NCCU” section on the OIC website. All dormitories are open to move-in starting from Friday, Sep. 2nd, 2022. Check-in procedure: Move in Sep. 2-5: check in directly with Dorm 10 Service Center Move in Sep. 6 or late: at OIC One-Stop Registration pick up your new student package enclosed you can find NCCU student ID Card (required for dorm check-in). For more information: NCCU Dormitories OIC One-Stop Registration The OIC offers one-stop registration to help newly arrived students avoid the hassle of running around among different departments. To complete registration, new students must present their diplomas and transcripts verified by Taiwan Representative Office and a copy of overseas insurance (in English) with at least six months of validity or Taiwan NHI card. Registraiton time: September 6, 9:30-13:30 Registration venue: Auditorium (270317), 3rd Floor, General Building (B27) For students who are not able to attend due to home quarantine or self-health management, please bring your documents to register at the Office of International Cooperation (8th Floor of the Administration Building) in one of the following time slots. September 12-16, 19-23  10:00-11:00 AM, 14:00-15:00 PM  No need to sign up. Walk in the OIC to register. Students need to pay attention to the notification eamil sent by the OIC and visit the OIC office on time.  Orientation Activities (Degree Students) The following represent the highlights of the schedule.  Date Activity Sep. 2 (Fri.) Campus Dorm Move-in Sep. 3 (Sat.)    Health Examinations-Degree students (Graduate) Sep. 4(Sun.) Health Examinations-Degree students (Undergraduate)  Sep. 6 (Tue.) OIC One-Stop Registraiton         Sep. 8 (Thur.) Degree Student Orientation    

The College of Communication at National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan is now inviting applications for full-time faculty positions. CCNCCU is the  most prestigious communication institution in Taiwan, and since  the establishment of the college’s earliest form, Department of Journalism in 1935,  it has always been at the heart of communication education, leading the nation in communication research and education. CCNCCU is currently home to three departments, one M.A. and one PhD program, one joint program (Digital Content and Technologies), one international master’s program (IMICS), EMA in Communication, two research centers, and the Center of Media and Information with student media outlets (Voice of NCCU & NCCU Uonline News) and  five specialized labs. CCNCCU currently has 47 full-time faculty members and approximately 1,400 students. With many Outstanding Research Award recipients, the college is continuingly pushing the boundaries of communication research. For the past few decades, it has cultivated numerous leaders and professionals in various communication industries, both  home and abroad . As a highly integrated institute, the college reviews and modifies its curriculum and educational policies regularly, fluidly adjusting and adapting to the ever-changing communication environment. The college is now inviting applications for the position of assistant/associate/full professor of communication from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: (1) creative audiovisual production/image communication, (2) computational communication., (3) communication content production and innovation. We are looking for new faculty members (open rank) who may include, but are not limited to the above areas of interest. Scholars from the fields of strategic communication, multidisciplinary study, or innovative new media production and services, are all welcomed. Applicants should demonstrate a long-term commitment to excellence in research and teaching in the above-mentioned areas. A record of high-quality research, teaching, and professional experiences in related fields will be highly valued. The successful candidate will join a diverse group of faculty focusing on numerous aspects of communication research and practices. The selected candidate is expected to play a major role in the advancement and development of the College of Communication. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or are expected to complete a Ph.D. by the start of their employment. Interested applicants should submit application materials via the following link: https://forms.gle/QLYNDnJMA9nxCVsF7 All application materials must be received by 11:59pm, September 12, 2022. [Taiwan time (GMT+8)]   Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Communication               Employer College of Communication, NCCU Academic background CCNCCU is looking for two new faculty members (Open rank) who will work with the faculty in communication and other disciplines at the university. Scholars from the fields such as cognitive science, linguistics, sociology, data science or internet governance and digital policy, are all welcome to apply. Effective date Spring, 2023 Specialties and class duties Area of Interest A：Creative Audiovisual Production/Image Communication Core Expertise:  The successful candidate will have expertise in creative audiovisual production/ or visual communication across various media platforms using state-of-the-art technology. The ideal candidates are also good at cultivating students' reflective and critical thinking, humanity concern, storytelling ability, and detecting the different needs of audience sectors. Teaching Expertise: The successful candidate should exhibit the ability to teach one or more of the following courses: Audio-Video Production, Creative Narrative and Interactive Basics, Creative Writing, Multimedia Audiovisual Production, and Still Image Design. The selected candidate must be capable of teaching introductory courses and developing upper-division courses in their area of expertise. Area of Interest B：Computational Communication Core Expertise: We are especially interested in recruiting colleagues with a strong background in computational methods. The successful candidate will have expertise in digital technology and the use of data to drive the development, activation and ongoing management of communication content design, innovative strategic communication campaigns, business models, or entrepreneurship. Teaching Expertise: The successful candidate should exhibit the ability to teach one or more of the following courses: Communication Content Design, Strategic Communication Practices, Business Model Innovation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, or other innovative courses relating to computational communication. The selected candidate must be capable of teaching introductory courses and developing upper-division courses in their area of expertise. Area of Interest C：Communication Content Production and Innovation Core Expertise: The ideal candidates will have a keen interest in mastering digital technology, AR, VR, artificial intelligence, and metaverse and will have expertise in information interaction and user-experience design across various digital platforms. Teaching Expertise: The successful candidate should exhibit the ability to teach one or more of the following courses: User Experiences Design, Mobile Interaction Design, Digital Product Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Information Interaction and Design, New Media Interaction and Design, Advertising and Human–computer Interaction, Entertainment Media and Interaction Perception, Audiovisual Production and Creative Interactive Technology, Interactive Audiovisual and Cross-Platform Creation, Creative Narrative and Interactive Basics, or other innovative courses relating to communication content production and innovation. The selected candidate must be capable of teaching introductory courses and developing upper-division courses in their area of expertise. We are looking for new faculty members (open rank) who may include, but are not limited to the above area of interest. Scholars from the fields of strategic communication, multidisciplinary study, or innovative new media production and services are all welcome to apply. Qualifications Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in communication or other related fields, or a Teacher Certificate of assistant professor (or above) issued by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to conduct. interdisciplinary research as well as having a record of such research. Applicants should have documentation of high quality research consistent with the job position’s specialty. Applicants who have teaching experience or have participated in projects of governments and social institutions are preferred. Required application materials Applicants should supply the following application materials: Curriculum vitae A copy of the doctoral diploma (For those who have taken all the required courses, passed the qualifying exam, defended their PhD dissertation, but have not received a doctoral diploma, they may submit a temporary one. The doctoral diploma is needed before the position’s official start date.) A copy of the transcript for the highest degree. (Applicants who have a teacher certificate issued by the Ministry of Education do not need to submit a transcript). A copy of the Teacher Certificate of assistant professor (or above) issued by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan, if applicable. A certificate of incumbency, if applicable. Three to five representative works, plus a statement describing current research areas and long-term research/ teaching plans, as well as how they contribute to the advancement of the college, academia, and society. Two sample syllabi with explanations about their originality and connection with the focus of the college. Names and contact information of two references. Applicants who have taught courses in English please attach the proof of the course(s). Other certifications or documents which may demonstrate additional qualifications. Special instructions to applicants The applicants should clearly mark “Apply for the faculty position in College of Communication” and the special areas of interest. The application materials will be collected by the Teaching Evaluation Committee of the College of Communication. Application deadline All application materials should be submitted to https://forms.gle/QLYNDnJMA9nxCVsF7 and received by 11:59pm, September 12, 2022.  Contact For any further inquiry, please contact us through comm@nccu.edu.tw, or call Ms. Kuo at +886-2-29393091 ext.63522. Faculty Positions (Open Rank) College of Communication National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan    

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 The OIC has compiled the most frequently asked questions about coming or returning to NCCU for the Fall 2022 semester. We are including links to other relevant pages and will continue to update this page throughout the summer. If you have questions that are not answered by these FAQs, please contact the OIC or your department/program office. For current (continuing) students holding a valid R.O.C. (Taiwan) Alien Resident Certificate What are the up-to-date health monitoring measures for people entering Taiwan? Please check the CECC measures. How the current "3+4" quarantine works? ALL students MUST undergo the three-day quarantine and four-day self-initiated epidemic prevention in the same quarantine hotel or self-arranged location (the rule of one person per residence should be observed). Do I need to apply for an entry permit to enter Taiwan? Students holding a valid R.O.C. (Taiwan) Alien Resident Certificate are allowed to enter Taiwan with no need to apply for an entry permit. How do I prepare to re-enter Taiwan? Make sure your Alien Residence Certificate (ARC) is still valid by the time you are coming back. Note that you can extend your ARC online outside of Taiwan, if your ARC is expired by the time you return. Make sure to extend ARC for six months so as to download an electronic ARC. If you apply for one year extension, a card will be automatically issued in Taiwan. That means you will need someone to pick up your card at the Immigration Agency and send it to you. In case your ARC is already expired, you are required to notify OIC in order to apply for a serial number issued by the Ministry of Education. Note that you are not able to apply for your visa at Taiwan overseas offices without the serial number. Read the CECC’s health monitoring measures for travelers entering Taiwan. Arrange flight and book quarantine hotel.（Taiwan Tourism Bureau Quarantine Hotel Booking Info）(Taipei Quarantine Hotel) Fill in the return form to notify the OIC that you are coming back.  Enter data into Quarantine System for Entry WITHIN 48 hours before flights arriving in Taiwan. Read FAQs concerning Quarantine System for Entry. Data entered into system 48 hours before flights arriving in Taiwan are ineffective. All arriving passengers are required to provide a Taiwan mobile number in the system. If you have a Taiwan mobile number, you may complete the entry before boarding. Make sure to bring your Taiwan SIM card with you. You can apply for a new SIM card to a telecom service provider or apply to reactivate your Taiwan SIM card at Taiwan airport. Am I able to quarantine in self-arranged facilities? Yes. You should observe the rule of one person per residence in your quarantine location for 7 days. What do I do upon arrival at a Taiwan airport? Purchase a prepaid SIM card or reactivate your SIM card before going through immigration (if necessary). Complete your health declaration and quarantine registration in Quarantine System for Entry if you haven’t completed it. Show the Health Declaration Certificate message in your mobile phone to the quarantine inspector. Go through passport control and customs. Claim luggage. Take a PCR test at airport. Take a quarantine vehicle to a quarantine hotel or a self-arranged quarantine location. During home quarantine, what should I do to comply with the measures of CECC and MOE?  Read the Reminders for Retuning Students Will the OIC help arrange a quarantine hotel for current (continuing) students?  Sorry we don’t provide assistance to current students in arranging quarantine facilities. Please reserve enough time to book quarantine hotel.（Taiwan Tourism Bureau Quarantine Hotel Booking Info）(Taipei Quarantine Hotel) Am I eligible to apply for government compensation for my expense of staying in quarantine hotel after quarantine? According to Compensation System for Periods of Isolation and Quarantine for Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens, persons eligible for application must fufull "DID NOT travel to countries or territories with Level 3 travel notice (Chinese page) unnecessarily (Chinese page) since 2020/03/17”. Only travel with one of the four purposes (mandatory business, bereavement, family members who are on the brink of death or underwent surgery due to serious illness, personal life-threatening illness that have to treated overseas) is considered as necessary. For this reason, current students retuting to Taiwan stand a very slim chance of the compensation. For questions about eligibility for application, you need to call the 1957 hotline. The OIC is unable to help in any way.  What are the rules of four-day self-initiated epidemic prevention? Complete the self-initiated epidemic prevention period in quarantine location and must not visit campus, attend classes, work, or go out unless necessary. During this period, if it’s necessary for you to go out, first contact your hotel or call 1922 hotline (if you quarantine at home) to inquire about the rules of going out and whether your reason is considered as necessary. Epidemic prevention rules to follow during the self-initiated epidemic prevention period:  Avoid going outside unless necessary. A negative result from an at-home rapid test taken within two days should be presented if an arrival needs to go out. Masks must be worn at all times when outside and social distancing must be maintained. You are not allowed to dine out. Avoid going to crowded venues or contact with nonspecific persons. Non-urgent medical services or examinations should be postponed. For new students coming to NCCU for the Fall 2022 semester Please follow email instructions from OIC to manage your entry. To come for the fall semester, you'll need your visa AND an entry permit (amongst other things). Please keep in touch with OIC to proceed with your entry application. 

Dear students, It’s a must to know about the fire and earthquake prevention measures while studying at NCCU. Please answer the following questions, based on the short video clips provided on the OIC web page. 1. Earn 10 points for each question, total points: 100. 2. You need to reach at least 80 points to pass the quiz. We’ll let you know If you fail. Then, you will have to do it again until you pass. 3. The quiz will be provided at the front desk of NCCU-iHouse. Please finish the quiz by Sep 30, 2022, and hand over to the front desk of NCCU- iHouse.Otherwise, you'll have to go to a fire safety museum to do the daily training. *According to the enforcement rules of NCCU-iHouse, a resident who fail to participate in a fire drill within two months after a semester starts (11/12) will be asked to leave I-House immediately and will not be eligible to apply for NCCU-iHouse again. Video Clip 1: Fire prevention measures for residency Video Clip 2: Fire eascape measures Video Clip 3: Earthquake prevention measures

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