Program Overview
Established in 2009, the Master’s Program in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL) began as the Graduate Institute under the College of Humanities. From 2009 to 2013, it operated as an independent master’s program. In 2014, as part of the university’s departmental integration and resource planning, the program was reorganized into its current structure.

The program’s foundation was inspired by NCNU’s recognition in 2005 under the Ministry of Education’s Teaching Excellence Project, particularly Sub-Project 2-1: Expanding International Vision, Building Elite 100. This initiative, launched in 2008 by former President Su Yulong and former Director Zhou Changlong, set the stage for the program’s creation.

Program Mission
Our goal is to cultivate globally minded, highly skilled professionals in Teaching Chinese as a Second or Foreign Language. We prepare students to:
　◾Deepen their knowledge of Chinese language and culture
　◾Develop strong pedagogical skills and bilingual teaching abilities (Chinese–English or Chinese–another foreign language)
　◾Integrate information technology into teaching practices
　◾Gain hands-on teaching experience through structured internships in Taiwan and abroad

Distinctive Features
　◾Step-by-Step Internship Training: Practical teaching opportunities in both local and international settings
　◾Cross-Cultural Competence: Skills to communicate effectively across diverse cultural contexts
　◾Research Specialization: Students may focus on areas such as:
　　▪️Chinese language and culture
　　▪️Chinese art
　　▪️Communication and language
　　▪️Multimedia and online teaching
　　▪️Textbook design and compilation
　　▪️Chinese language teaching methodology

Graduate Outcomes
By graduation, students will have developed professional expertise in at least one, and often multiple, specialized areas, equipping them for careers in education, cultural exchange, and related fields worldwide.

Past Directors

1. 2009.08 Prof. Chang-Long Chou
2. 2011.12 Prof. Yuan-Hsieh Huang
3. 2016.02 Prof. Kuang-Chien Lee
4. 2017.04 Assoc. Prof. Wan-Hsien Chi
5. 2023.04 Assoc. Prof. Yu-Pu Tao
6. 2025.08 Assoc. Prof. Wan-Hsien Chi