Undergraduate Courses

Curriculum Objectives and Structure

The curriculum of the department aims not only to develop students’fundamental language skills and professional knowledge, but also to cultivate a strong foundation in the humanities. The ultimate goal is to nurture culturally literate individuals of the 21st century—those who can think critically, express themselves clearly, communicate effectively, and possess both historical awareness and a global perspective.

The courses offered can be broadly categorized as follows:

1. Fundamental Language Skills Courses:
Designed to train and strengthen students’English listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities, these courses are conducted in small-class settings to enhance learning outcomes.

2. Literature and Linguistics Courses:
These courses focus on building professional expertise in literature and linguistics. They are structured progressively from introductory to advanced levels, guiding students into the specialized fields of literary and linguistic studies.

3. Second Foreign Language Courses:
These courses provide students with opportunities to study foreign languages other than English. Available languages include Japanese, French, German, and Spanish, and students may choose based on their interests.

In addition, the department offers a wide range of other courses such as translation, applied English, and English language teaching, allowing students to select electives that align with their individual interests and career goals.

The undergraduate program requires a total of 130 credits for graduation, including 28 university-wide required courses (4 credits of Freshman Chinese, 6 credits of Freshman English, and 18 credits of General Education courses) and 48 credits of departmental core courses. The categories of courses offered in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature undergraduate program are as follows:

Fundamental Language Skills Courses

Linguistics Courses

Literature Courses

Second Foreign Language Courses

Education Goals

Number	Content
A	Strengthen the ability to communicate, express, analyze, and critically evaluate in foreign languages with professional content.
B	Deepen the knowledge of Western humanities, English and American literature, and enhancing independent critical thinking skills.
C	Broaden international perspectives, enhance cross-cultural learning and work skills.

Student Core Competencies

Number	Content	Corresponding Education Goal Number
A	Foreign Language Proficiency – Possess strong foreign language skills: English proficiency at the intermediate to advanced level of the General English Proficiency Test (GEPT) and basic proficiency in a second foreign language.	A
B	Professional Knowledge – 1. Possess a foundational knowledge of English and American literature, as well as Western culture. 2. Demonstrate the ability to closely read and analyze a specific literary genre or topic. 3. Possess one of the following secondary specialties: (1) Linguistics (2) English Teaching (3) Advanced Second Foreign Language (4) Translation Skills (5) Chinese Language Teaching (6) Cultural and Creative Industries	ABC
C	Communication and Expression – Effectively utilize various means of expression to convey personal thoughts and ideas.	AC
D	International Competence – Possess an international perspective and foreign language proficiency, actively engaging in international exchange activities.	AC
E	Basic Information Literacy	C

Fundamental Language Skills

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Course Title	credits	Weekly Hours	Recommended Year of Study	Corresponding Education Goal Number
Pronunciation Drills	2	2	—	A
Oral Communication﹝一﹞a	2	2	—	A
Oral Communication﹝一﹞b	2	2	—	A
Oral Communication﹝一﹞c	2	2	—	A
Oral Communication﹝一﹞d	2	2	—	A
Oral Communication﹝二﹞a	2	2	—	A
Oral Communication﹝二﹞b	2	2	—	A
Oral Communication﹝二﹞c	2	2	—	A

Literature Courses

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Students in the department are required to complete at least 12 credits in either British Literature or American Literature (or a combination of both) in order to graduate.

Course Title	credits	Weekly Hours	Weekly HoursRecommended Year of Study	Corresponding Education Goal Number
Approaches to Literature(a)	2	2	—	A
Approaches to Literature(b)	2	2	—	A
Introduction to Western Literature(a)	2	2	—	A
Introduction to Western Literature(b)	2	2	—	A
English Literature: Medieval and Renaissance Periods	2	2	—	A
English Literature: Restoration and Neoclassical Periods	2	2	—	A
English Literature: Romantic and Victorian Periods	2	2	—	A
English Literature since the 20th Century	2	2	—	A