Ming Chuan University

應用英語學系

Department of Applied English

Ming Chuan University

The First Applied English Department in Taiwan

Department of Applied English

Ming Chuan University

Department of Applied English

We hold an annual island-wide conference to enhance our standard of teaching and research.

Ming Chuan University

Department of Applied English

Cooperative Program with Universities in Other Countries

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About DAE

Ming Chuan University Michigan Location

International Admission

International Application

MCU - Michigan Campus

Latest Events

International Conference & Workshop

National English Briefing Competition

The Voice of MCU

Excellent Teaching & Research

DAE has collaborated with a number of Taiwanese and international organizations with the aim of:

*creating and delivering language learning program

*providing Learning Away from Home Program

*offering the cultural exchange program

Our department is actively involved in nation-wide academic events throughout the year. DAE hosted and organized the International Conference and Workshop on TEFL & Applied Linguistics.

Scholarly exchange with internationally-known professionals in the fields of TESOL and Applied Linguistics has strengthened both teaching and research within the department.

English Instruction

The majority of courses offered in the Department of Applied English are taught in English with an aim to enhance English specific knowledge and communicative competence of our students; thereby, our department is given the approval to recruit international students soon after the International College at the University.

We recruit international students including exchange student, provide English-taught degrees programs, hold various activities of international academic exchanges, international guest visits, and educational exhibitions to establish the channels of effective exchange and recruitment.

Diverse Professional Courses

Our educational principle insists on theory-based, application-oriented education, and general education to make sure all our graduates benefit from theory-based, application-oriented education.

Our department comprises two academic modules: English Business & Tourism Module; English Teaching & Cultural Communication Module. Courses are supported by teachers who are specialized in TESOL, translation/interpretation, business, and tourism.

We also keep promoting instructing in English only in order to help students acquire professional knowledge in English and also facilitate them think and express their viewpoints in English.

Overseas Study & Exchange Program

Offering various Learning Away from Home Program

Saginaw Valley State University & MCU-MI, USA
Northumbria University, UK
Western Sydney University, Australia
Tottori University, Japan

Internationalization

Creation of international learning environment to expand the worldviews of faculty and students; promotion of international certifications; keeping abreast with education around the world.

Pathway to career & graduate program

Practical training plays a significant role in our program extending. We designed different practicing programs or opportunities for our students in accordance with different professionals to facilitate our students learning in practical experience; meanwhile, prepare our student to meet the needs before entering a workplace or pursuing further academic achievement.

You can also apply for our graduate program with the “4+1 Program”. Our undergraduate courses provide direct entry into the graduate degree at Ming Chuan University.

Cross-cultural Understanding & Communication

Engaging in Cross-cultural Communication Environment
Developing Cross-cultural Understanding

Introduction

Founded in 1993, the Department of Applied English (DAE) aims to train its students to be English professionals in many different fields.

Educational Goals

Enhance learning ability.
Nurture students to acquire language skills with special focus on skills applications in professional areas.
Help students develop a global view.

Features

At present, our faculty is composed of 20 full-time teachers, including 12 associate professors, 6 assistant professors, and 2 instructors. Their specialties range includes TESL, Linguistics, English and American Literature, Cross-Cultural Studies, Translation, Business English, and ESP. Moreover, more than 50 foreign instructors and professors are in charge of the school-wide Practical English Program and other English courses in our department.