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The General Education Center (CGE) is primarily responsible for planning general education courses and administering English graduation threshold assessments. The following sections present CGE’s mission, curriculum, faculty, facilities, and developmental characteristics, respectively.
CGE is dedicated to cultivating in students’ sound bodies and minds. Specifically, it aims at developing students’ (a) basic and applied language abilities, (b) fundamental knowledge in humanities, life literacy, citizenship, as well as awareness of social and global issues and methods of inquiry, and (c) various thinking abilities, such as problem-solving, critical, thinking, imagination and creativity.
Courses at CGE can be broadly categorized into two main groups. The first group comprises core literacy courses, include Chinese, English, Physical Education, and National Defense Education and Military Training (optional). Additionally, this group includes specialized competency-based courses like Labor Education, Safety Education, Professional Ethics, as well as an Introduction to Originality and Intellectual Property Rights.
The second group of courses is centered around civic literacy and is further divided into six fields: humanities, art and aesthetics, business, life, rules of law and science.
The general education curriculum totals 22 credits and 22 credit hours. Within this, core literacy courses account for 18 credits/credit hours, while civic literacy courses contribute 4 credits/credit hours.
Notably, civic literacy courses are elective, providing students with the choice to tailor their education, while core literacy courses are mandatory components of the curriculum.
In alignment with the University’s organizational change in 2020, CGE has transformed from a teaching unit to an administrative executive unit under the Office of Academic Affairs. Furthermore, the University has reinstated the General Education Committee, with the University President serving as the convener, the Dean of Academic Affairs as the executive officer, and the Director of the General Education Center as the executive secretary.This committee is responsible for the planning and review of the general education curriculum, the recruitment, assessment, and promotion of teachers, and the formulation of curriculum-related regulations within the general education fields, along with other activities associated with general education. The committee is subdivided into six general education fields: Chinese, English, humanities and aesthetics, business and life, rules of law, science, and physical education.
Each field is overseen by a convener appointed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
On February 1, 2024, the General Education Center resumed its status as an academic unit. Currently, the center’s personnel consist of a center director, responsible for planning and coordinating general education courses and teaching activities, one administrative teacher in charge of English proficiency examinations, and one contracted assistant aiding in both instructional and administrative tasks of the center.
CGE is equipped with four e-classrooms, two audio-visual classrooms, and two scenario classrooms (fine arts and humanities). All of these classrooms are equipped with computer facilities to support teaching and learning. CGE allocates a substantial budget for the renewal and maintenance of these facilities, and actively seeks special funds from the Ministry of Education to enhance advanced facilities for instruction and research.
Furthermore, CGE is dedicated to expanding its collection of professional journals and books. It also invests resources in acquiring various audio-visual software to enrich teaching and research.
- Offering courses in “Labor Education” that aims to help individuals understand the principles of leadership, equality, and community service. The goal is to instill a sense of contribution to society and promote personal growth.
- Providing “Safety Education” courses to promote physical health, psychological comfort, and inner tranquility.
- Strengthening courses in “Professional Ethics” to help individuals develop a committed and responsible mindset that fulfills their social obligations.
- Introducing courses in “Introduction to Originality and Intellectual Property Rights” to stimulate creative thinking, generate innovative ideas, activate thinking patterns, and provide knowledge of intellectual property rights.
- Implementing courses in “Physical Fitness” to enhance physical well-being and vitality.
- Offering courses in “National Defense Education and Military Training” to enhance expertise in national defense education.
- Promoting “General Knowledge Feasts” to inspire creativity and pass on learning experiences.
- Organizing “Chinese/English Language Competitions” to motivate learning and create a language-rich environment.
- Providing guidance for “English Proficiency Tests” to instill foreign language skills and enhance competitiveness in the workplace.
- In response to the digital technology era and industry demands, promoting “Digital Technology Micro-courses” to nurture interdisciplinary talents with information and digital capabilities, meeting the future workforce needs for digital transformation in our country’s industries.
- “Revitalizing the ‘Civic Literacy’ curriculum to foster a well-informed and engaged citizenry who are able to make informed decisions about issues that affect not only their lives and careers but also society as a whole.
