National Taiwan University

Austrian Association of 
East Asian Studies

The University of Linz (Institute of Societal and Social Policy), National Taiwan University (Graduate Institute of National Development) and the Austrian Association of East Asian Studies are for the second time organising a joint international and academic Summer School in Taiwan.

Time and place: 1 August - 26 August 2005, National Taiwan University

Program outline:
Lectures due to be held at National Taiwan University (NTU), the working language being English. The program comprises a three-weeks’ course, Monday through Friday, six units a day (totalling 90 units). It includes a scheduled trip to Central and Southern Taiwan in week 4.

The following subjects will be offered:(Program in detail: PDF Format)
1. Introduction to the Chinese legal system
2. Economic development of Taiwan since 1945
3. Economic development of China
4. Technology and Society in Taiwan
5. China’s political system
6. Democratic development of Taiwan 

The subjects mentioned above constitute regular courses (on graduate level) offered by NTU. They have been specifically adapted for this Summer School by Professors from NTU and will be held in block sessions.

The Summer School will be concluded by a written final exam giving students the opportunity to transfer credits to their home university (One course = 2 credits)

The professors will offer special post-course support to students who wish to do further in-depth research in one of the fields and write academic papers or even a master thesis.

Qualification requirements:
Students at universities (both graduate and undergraduate), universities of applied sciences and various educational institutions as well as employees with international companies; proficient knowledge of English

Accommodation:

Luxury hotel (Leader Taipei), double room with breakfast.

Fee:  € 2550,- *  

for further questions please don't hesitate to contact us!
summerschool@eastasia.at

Application form

application deadline: 15 May 2005

*The fee include flight ticket (Vienna-Taipei-Vienna), accommodation/breakfast, tuition, transport and accommodation in week 4. Fees may vary according to fluctuations in the exchange rate.