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Summer Abroad Taiwan

This program is not currently offered. The portfolio of programs is updated every year before Fall Quarter begins. Visit our list of currently planned Summer Abroad programs.

Taiwan Through Literature and Film

Taipei, Taiwan

  • DatesTBD
  • Max Enrollment – 25
  • Taught In – English
  • Prerequisites – No
  • Academic Area – Chinese

Program Overview

Taiwan has produced some of the greatest Chinese-language literature and film in modern times, such as works by internationally renowned directors Hou Hsiao-hsien, Edward Yang, and Ang Lee. Taiwan is also a land of dramatic contrasts: a thriving IT industry existing side-by-side with the ancient arts of calligraphy and tea ceremony; “101”—the second tallest skyscraper in the world—side-by-side with Buddhist temples and Daoist shrines; a bustling urban culture and breathtaking natural beauty. This summer program offers a unique opportunity to study Taiwan through its literature, film, and art. The program integrates readings (in English translation); film screenings; conversations with poets, writers, and directors; and field trips to museums, performances, and scenic sites. Be prepared for an eye-opening, life-changing experience.

Program Contacts

Program Highlights

  • Meet famous poets, writers, and directors.
  • Learn how to do calligraphy with a brush.
  • Learn how to brew Chinese tea.
  • Taste some of the best Chinese food in the world.
  • Visit the world-class National Palace Museum.

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