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SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY Unto A Full Grown Man Downtown Campus Waishuanghsi Campus UNTO A FULL GROWN MAN Contents Overview 01 International Programs 17 Facts and Figures 02 University Partners 19 Schools and Departments 03 Student Exchange 21 School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 05 Study Abroad 21 School of Foreign Languages and Cultures 07 English-taught Courses 22 School of Science 09 Global Business Program 25 School of Law 11 Facilitating System 26 School of Business 13 Chinese Language Program 27 Specialized Programs 15 Facilities 33 Research Centers 15 International Students Admission 35 General Education 16 Location and Transportation 37 Campus Maps 39 1 Unto A Full Grown Man Overview Soochow University was established by Missionaries of the Methodist Church in 1900 at Suzhou (formerly spelled Soochow), making it China’s first western-style university. Re-established in Taiwan in 1951, it became the first private university on the island. To live up to its motto, “Unto a full grown man,” Soochow University strives to provide quality teaching, and is determined to do its absolute best to produce mature graduates with creative and practical abilities. Soochow University currently consists of two campuses. The Waishuanghsi Campus is located in suburban Taipei with picturesque scenery near the National Palace Museum. The Downtown Campus is close to the political and financial hub of Taipei city. Both campuses are easily accessible by public transportation with abundant resources for teaching and researching. With the impressive facilities and efficient administration, Soochow University offers the best possible teaching and learning environment for students and faculty members as well. Soochow University remains the only university in Taiwan receiving more than NT$100 million of annual grants from the Ministry of Education’s Teaching Excellence Projects for six consecutive years. 01 www.scu.edu.tw PROGRAMSTYPE ˙ ˙UndergraduatePrivate ˙ ˙MasterComprehensive ˙Doctoral CAMPUSES Waishuanghsi Campus and Downtown Campus ESTABLISHED MOTTO Waishuanghsi Campus 1900 Unto a Full Grown School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, School of Man Foreign Languages and Cultures, School of Science. Downtown Campus Facts School of Law, School of Business. and DEPARTMENT Academic Schedule Figures 5 Schools and Fall Semester September to January 22 Departments Spring Semester February to June PROGRAMS ENROLLMENTS ˙Undergraduate 16,000 ˙Master ˙Doctoral FACULTY 447 full-time faculty 784 part-time faculty 02 Unto A Full Grown Man Schools and Departments School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, School of Foreign Languages and Cultures, and School of Science are on Waishuanghsi Campus. School of Law, School of Business and School of Extension Education are on Downtown Campus. 03 www.scu.edu.tw WAISHUANGHSI CAMPUS School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences School of Foreign Languages and Cultures School of Science DOWNTOWN CAMPUS School of Law School of Business School of Extension Education Based on solid teaching and research, Soochow The distinctive programs include: Program of Human University has developed distinctive brand programs, Rights, Program of Technology Management, and set up teaching and learning platform in order Program of Finance, Program of Teacher Education, to share, accumulate, and extend our resources. The Program of Green Science and Sustainability, general education emphasizes on the development Program of Forensic Science, Program of Non-Profit of the whole person, reflecting the university’s Organizational Management, Program of Creative traditions and general trend in higher education. Cultural Industries, Program of Applied English, and Through the innovating courses, Soochow Global Business Program. University offers students more flexible and diverse choices. Soochow University is also enriching its professional courses, general education and cross- discipline learning so as to expand students’ scope of knowledge and enhance their competitiveness in the job market. 04 Unto A Full Grown Man Schools and Departments School of Liberal Artsand Social Sciences The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences was established in 1970 to develop humanity studies and practical service to society. In terms of teaching and research, each department shares the following common features: 1. A strong emphasis on cultivating and building integrity in a liberal, democratic atmosphere. 2. A focus on the exchanges and researches on “people and society” and other issues related to contemporary life. 3. A stress on cross-discipline teaching, cooperation, and research activities. 4. To establish and utilize the teaching platforms, such as Historical Documents of Ming and Ching Dynasties, Teaching and Research of Philosophy, and GIS (Geographic Information System) Platform. In the future, the school will consolidate teaching and learning, and further expand the master’s and doctoral programs to establish an integrated education system. The School will also coordinate curricula across departments, develop platforms to support teaching, facilitate academic exchanges and joint research programs domestically and internationally, and cultivate professionals for the creative industry. 05 www.scu.edu.tw Departments Programs Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral Bachelor’s(Evening) Master’s for professionals Chinese Literature History Philosophy Political Science Sociology Social Work Music MA in Human Rights Center for Teacher Education 06 Unto A Full Grown Man Schools and Departments School ofForeign Languages and Cultures The School of Foreign Languages and Cultures was established in 1984, with the goal to develop students’ language proficiency and understanding of world cultures. The School’s Language Teaching and Learning Center is in charge of general English classes, and promoting selflearning atmosphere on campus. In terms of teaching and research, each department shares the following features: 1. Enhancing students’ language comprehension and application. 2. Building translation and interpretation skills. 3. Boosting teaching and learning efficiency through class observations and workshops. 4. Holding international conferences and publishing “Soochow Journal of Foreign Languages and Cultures” and “Japanese Language Education Study”. 5. The School has continually sponsored “short-term overseas study” to expand students’ international vision and understanding of foreign cultures. 07 www.scu.edu.tw Departments Programs Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral Bachelor’s(Evening) Master’s for professionals English Language and Literature Japanese Language and Culture German Language and Culture 08 Unto A Full Grown Man Schools and Departments School of Science The School of Science was established in 1969 with the Department of Mathematics, the Department of Physics and the Department of Chemistry. The Department of Microbiology and the Department of Psychology joined the school later on. In terms of teaching and research, each department shares the following features: 1. A stress on both the theory and practice. Experiments and internship are carried out in small groups and classes. 2. A focus on information and multi-media assisted courses so as to elevate teaching and learning efficiency. 3. Developing general science literacy and general science courses as its brand programs. 4. Maintaining good relationship with clinical and consulting institutes for students’ off-campus internship. 5. Participating in all sorts of research projects subsidized by National Science Council, Council of Agriculture, and Department of Health of the Executive Yuan. The School has also been encouraging the departments to promote international research projects. In the future, the School will pragmatically and creatively cultivate students’ cultural and general science literacy in order to improve the academic quality and to bring welfare to our society. 09 www.scu.edu.tw Departments Programs Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral Bachelor’s(Evening) Master’s for professionals Mathematics Physics Chemistry Microbiology Psychology 10 Unto A Full Grown Man Schools and Departments School of Law The School of Law was founded in 1915 in Shanghai, China, as the first comparative law school in Asia. With the time-honored tradition in legal education, the school has adopted the Anglo-American law system as the core in its teaching for years. In terms of teaching and research, the school features the following: 1. Multiple access to legal education. Besides the bachelor, master and Ph. D programs, the School offers master’s program for students who are not law majors in undergraduate. The master programs in Comparative Law, Science and Technology Law, Finance Law, and the People’s Republic of China Law are also specifically designed for evening graduate students who work full-time during the day. In addition, the School of Extension Education provides credit courses for bachelor and master programs. 2. Diverse Curriculum. In addition to the domestic law curricula, students are required to take Anglo-American Law courses, in which, case analysis, written laws, and legal issues are covered. Class sessions are devoted primarily to the discussion of the original texts, legal methodology, and practical skills needed for professionals in legal practice. 3. Humanity in legal education. Students are encouraged to participate in club activities and social services to have a legal education in line with society. 4. Integrating legal education with career planning. In addition to the career planning courses,