Activities & Internships

(1) On-Campus Activities:

◎ Implementation of various programs to enhance Japanese language proficiency,

including the provision of teaching assistants to address students' Japanese language questions and assist students in obtaining Japanese-related certifications.

◎ Organizing Japanese language-related competitions such as reading, speaking, writing, singing,

and drama to foster students' interest in learning Japanese. Hosting Japan-related cultural events during the semester,

such as "Japanese Cultural Festival," "Tea Ceremony Experience," "Yukata Dressing Workshop," and "Japanese Cuisine and Cultural Experience."

(2) Off-Campus Activities and Internships:

◎ Organizing visits to Japanese companies and providing translation and interpretation services when Japanese schools visit Taiwan.

This allows students to gain insights into the operations of Taiwanese and Japanese businesses and enhances their practical experience.

◎ Engaging in community service at nearby elementary schools, assisting in teaching Japanese,

and facilitating cultural exchange activities to promote understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture.

(3) Overview of Past Industry-Academia Collaborations, Student Internships, and Collaborative Exchanges with Other Schools:

Overview of Industry-Academia Collaborations and Student Internships
93.5.29	American company MetLife Life Insurance assisted in organizing an off-campus field trip to Yunlin with fellow classmates, focusing on the theme of "New Business".
93.8	Four teaching staff members assisted High Bright Industrial Co., Ltd. in the production of Japanese documents and Japanese invitation letters for their participation in the "JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2004" exhibition in Japan.
93.7～93.9	Nine teaching staff members assisted the Guilaai Community in Pingtung City in planning the "2004 National Community Folk Recreation Activity Observation Meeting".
93.9	Five teaching staff members assisted Guilaai Elementary School in planning the Ministry of Education's "National Language Learning Train for Families" English class in 2004.
94.10.5	Formally signed a cooperation agreement with Kawami Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., located in Pingtung Industrial Zone. Students from our department will assist Kawami Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with various tasks, including translating documents from Chinese to Japanese and providing interpretation services during meetings as needed.
94.11.15	Formally signed an educational cooperation agreement with Guilaai Elementary School in Pingtung City. Our department will assist Guilaai Elementary School in teaching Japanese as a second language and promote mutual exchange between the two institutions.
96.2～	To implement and facilitate activities at Guilaai Elementary School in Pingtung City, aimed at assisting the school's club activities in learning Japanese as a second language and fostering mutual exchange between the two schools.
96.11.1	Signed a formal cooperative education contract with Chiba Eijapanese Language School.
96.11.26	Signed a formal cooperative education contract with Yitai Industrial Co., Ltd. Our department's teachers and students will assist Yitai Industrial Co., Ltd. with Japanese document translation and conference interpretation services as needed.
96.11.26	Formally signed an educational cooperation agreement with Seed Creative Consultants. Faculty and students from our department will assist Seed Creative Consultants in promoting various creative activities and showcasing the cultural characteristics of Pingtung County. This includes translating documents in both Chinese and Japanese and providing interpretation services for guided activities.
97.11.28	Organized a visit to Japanese enterprises and tourism service industries, including Cologne International Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Liudui Hakka Cultural Park, and Star Power Electronics Co., Ltd.
98.07.11～ 98.08.09	Sent four students for an internship at Xiamen Blue Star Enterprise Co., Ltd.
98.11.12	The Pingtung County Government has requested our department to assist with translation during the visit of Baggagei City residents from Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, to Pingtung County's Erhfen Canal.
99.05.28	Off-campus Visit
99.10.04	Receiving the Chairman of the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Association and the Director of the Kaohsiung Exchange Association.
100.01.16	Dr. Ichiro Ikegami's 100th Birthday Commemoration and the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Library Interpreting Exchange Event.
100.04.12 ～　 100.06.14	Promoting activities in elementary and middle schools - Japanese language instruction and introduction to Japanese culture.
100.05.20	Visits to Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park, Tai Kang Technology Co., Ltd., Cologne International Biotechnology Co., Ltd., and Tai Di Industrial Co., Ltd.
100.06.27～ 100.08.31	Summer Business Internship at Nisshiki International Resort - Taitung Chihshang.
100.07.01～100.08.31	Summer Business Internship at Howard Beach Resort Kenting.
101.01.21～101.01.30	Winter Break Business Internship at Howard Beach Resort Kenting.
101.09.04	Signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with Ichiro Ike Library.
102.02.07～102.02.17	Winter Break Business Internship at Howard Beach Resort Kenting.
102.04.03	Signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with Chiba English-Japanese Kindergarten.
102.05.03	Corporate visits to Howard Beach Resort Kenting and CLONE International Biotech Co., Ltd.
102.06.20	Signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with Howard Beach Resort Kenting.
102.06.24	Signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with Xiziwan Beach Resort.
102.07.01～102.08.31	Summer Business Internship at Howard Beach Resort Kenting, Xiziwan Beach Resort, and Chiba English-Japanese Language School.
102.09.09	The Pingtung County Cultural Affairs Bureau has requested our department to assist with translation during the visit of Kumamoto Prefecture council members to Pingtung County's Erhfen Canal.
102.09.15	Accompanied by Japanese writers from "100 People, 100 Journeys," we visited Takeda Train Station, Dr. Ichiro Ike Library, the Water Gate, Dragonfly Gazebo, and Pingtung Sugar Factory.
102.11.30	Signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with Taitung Nisshiki International Resort.
102.12.06	Corporate visits to Pingtung Jinli Food Safety Technology Co., Ltd., Nantou Rilakkuma Tea Factory, and Chiayi County LiveWell Agricultural Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
103.01.14～103.02.14	Winter break internship at Fu Guo Electric Co., Ltd.
103.01.26～103.02.09	Winter break internship at Taitung Nisshiki International Resort.
103.01.27	Signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with Fu Guo Electric Co., Ltd.
103.03.20	Signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with Murase Farm in Hokkaido, Japan.

List of Collaborative Exchange Programs with Other Schools
94.10.6	The head of our department and senior students from our department served as impromptu interpreters and translators during the international exchange between "Pingtung County Datong Senior High School" and "Hiroshima Prefectural Sera High School" from Japan. The event concluded successfully, and Datong High School sent a letter of appreciation to the department head and students, acknowledging their outstanding performance, which greatly contributed to the smooth and successful exchange activities. They also expressed their anticipation for our department's assistance in the coming year!
94.11.15	Our department has signed a "Go for Nihongo, Go for Wednesday" project agreement with Guilaai Elementary School in Pingtung City. Starting from February 13, 95 (2016), students from our department will assist Guilaai Elementary School in extracurricular Japanese language learning activities, fostering mutual exchange between the two schools.
95.2.10	In order to enhance academic and educational exchange with Hyogo University of Teacher Education in Himeji, Japan, and to strengthen international cooperation for mutual understanding, our department has signed an exchange agreement with Hyogo University of Teacher Education. In the future, students pursuing foreign language studies in our department and students enrolled in the Japanese language education program at their university who have completed Japanese teaching methodology courses can undertake internships at the respective institutions.
95.2.27～95.3.24	Three Japanese students from the Faculty of Foreign Languages at Hyogo University of Teacher Education in Himeji, Japan, are currently undergoing Japanese language education internships at our department. They have been actively engaging with students from our department and our university, fostering excellent interaction and international exchange.
95.10.5	The department head, along with three teachers and sophomore students from our department, served as impromptu interpreters and translators during the international exchange between "Pingtung County Datong Senior High School" and "Hiroshima Prefectural Sera High School" from Japan. The event concluded successfully.
95.10.9	Signed a "Student Exchange Agreement" with Hyogo University of Teacher Education in Himeji, Japan.
97.06.4	Signed an "Academic Cooperation Agreement" and a "Student Exchange Memorandum of Understanding" with Hiroshima Shudo University in Japan.
97.09.07	Students from Hyogo University of Teacher Education assist in teaching at our department for a period of approximately two weeks, promoting international exchange between our students and Japanese students.
98.04.1	Signed an "Exchange Agreement" and a "Student Exchange Memorandum of Understanding" with Reitaku University in Japan.
98.11.9	Signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" with Hirosaki University, a national university corporation in Japan.
99.01.06	Our department's teachers and students assisted with translation during their participation in international exchange activities at Pingtung Girls' High School with Japanese elementary and middle school students.
100.01.19	Interpreting activities during the visit of Hiroshima Prefectural Sera High School to Pingtung County Datong High School in Taiwan.
100.09.16～100.09.24	Professor Akira Kashima from Hirosaki University visited and engaged in discussions with students.
100.11.12	Lectures and exchange discussions with lecturers Tomoyuki Horiguchi and Hirotada Hori from Osaka City University.
101.1.17	Interpretation activities during the visit of Hiroshima Prefectural Sera High School to Pingtung County Datong High School.
101.10.02	Lecture and exchange discussions with Professor Akira Kashima from Hirosaki University.
101.10.23	Lecture and exchange discussions with Professor Hirotada Hori from Osaka City University.
102.05.28	Lecture and exchange discussions with Professor Wei Shih-Ping from Ming Chuan University.
102.07.01	Signed an "Exchange Agreement" with Sanjo Gakuen University and Sanjo Gakuen Junior College.
102.12.05	Professor Tomohide Yamane from Showa Women's University in Japan, along with six of his students, conducted a demonstration lecture on international exchange tea ceremony.
103.1.22	Signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with Pingtung County Datong High School.
103.02.19	Signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with National Pingtung Senior Industrial Vocational School.
103.02.19	Interpretation activities during the visit of Hiroshima Prefectural Sera High School to Pingtung County Datong High School.