***This field experience is conditionally approved and will only run if health and safety conditions, including Taiwan visa and entry restrictions, US Dept. of State Travel Warning and CDC Travel Health Notice, permit.***

The location:
The island nation of Taiwan lies in the middle of an island chain off the eastern and southeastern Asian continent. Taichung, Taiwan’s second most populous city is a gateway for exploring the island’s mountainous interior, including nature areas like Sun Moon Lake, popular for boating and hiking. In the bustling city center of Taichung, there are museums, temples and the ornate brick Taichung Station, a legacy of the Japanese colonial period. The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts houses the world’s largest collection of Taiwanese art. Taichung has several open-air night markets that feature local food and diversions. Taiwan’s capital, Taipei is easily accessible in about one hour by bullet train.
This field experience is based at Tunghai University, located on the level plateau of Taichung’s Tatu Mountain. Tunghai University is renowned for its picturesque campus and landmarks, including. Luce Chapel, designed by architecture masters I. M. Pei and C. K. Chen. Tunghai is also well-known for its scenic spots such as the campus mall, Tunghai Lake, traditional Chinese style buildings and the spacious Tunghai farm.


Course Work and Highlights:
Students will enroll in a total of 6 credits. Courses fall into 3 areas: Art & Culture/Language; Business/Management; Sustainability/Science. Tentative course offerings (subject to change) include:

Art & Culture/Language 

Elementary Chinese (for Non-native Speakers)
Intermediate Chinese (for Non-native Speakers)
Business Chinese (for Non-native Speakers), Wanching Hsieh, University of Pittsburgh
East Asian Cinema, Karen S. Kingsbury, Chatham University
Food and Identity, Carrie Helms Tippen, Chatham University
Tea: Science, Society, and Sustainability, Dan Choffnes, Carthage College
Personal Identity in Historical Perspective, Lu Ying-Hsiu, Tunghai University
Positive Psychology, Annie Tsai, Tunghai University
Strategic Communication for Global Leaders, Jim Hinterlong, Tunghai University

Business/Management Courses 

Operations and Supply Chain Management, Yuanjie He, CalState Polytechnic Univ., Pomona
Data Analysis and Problem-Solving, John Ni, Miami University
Introduction to Financial Economics, Tzu-Hao Huang, Manhattan College (Riverdale, NY)
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies, Tan Jue Xin (Jesse), Tunghai University
Fraud Examination, James Gillespie, Tunghai University
Excel for Finance, Carol Troy, Tunghai University
Seminar on Asia-Pacific Business Management, Chen Hao-Cheng (Howard), Tunghai University
Startup, Frank Lin, CFA, Tunghai University
Building an Inclusive and Diverse Workplace, Valerie Holton, Tunghai University

Sustainability/Science Courses

Measurement using Photogrammetry and Videogrammetry, Jack Leifer, Trinity University
Sustainable Water Uses and Management, Walter Den, Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Introduction to Sustainable Design and Design Materials, Meichun Liu, Asia University
Sustainable Materials and Technology, Mrinalini Mishra, Tunghai University
Permaculture and Eco-Living Systems, John Perez, Tunghai University
Environmental Science: Global Problems and Solutions, Bruno Walther, Tunghai University

Housing: Students will stay in double occupancy rooms at a 3-star family and business hotel, located 15-min from the Tunghai campus at a major junction in the public transit system.

Eligibility:
Chatham undergraduate students must have good academic standing and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher at the time of application and at the commencement of spring 2021 semester. Students must have completed at least 30 undergraduate credits at the time of travel, including at least 15 credits completed at Chatham at the time of travel.
Students must have good judicial standing (to be verified by Office of Student Affairs) and good financial standing at Chatham (to be verified by Student Accounts).
Students must be current Chatham students at the time of the field experience to participate.

The minimum enrollment for this course is 8 students. Each field experience is self-supporting and must meet its minimum enrollment number or it will be cancelled.