| 英文摘要 |
Since the implementation of the New Southbound Policy and the establishment of the New Southbound Industry-Academia Collaboration International Programs in the 106th academic year, six years have passed. Each participating institution independently designs its curriculum, while Mandarin language courses are structured by the“Criterion for New Southbound Industry-Academia Collaboration International Programs,”issued by the Ministry of Education. The guidelines in criterion stipulate requirements for instructional hours, credit-bearing courses, and non-credit“Mandarin tutoring.”Additionally, the latest version of the criterion introduces a new regulation: Students must pass a language proficiency test (Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language - TOCFL) at the A2 level by the end of their first academic year; failure to meet this requirement results in mandatory be dropped out from the school. This provision exemplifies the policy and management approach governing Mandarin education in these programs. Many universities and colleges in Taiwan currently host international students in the Program. This study examines the state of Chinese language education in the Program through the lens of“acquisition planning”in language policy. Employing document analysis and interviews, it explores course design, class regulations, curriculum planning, and teaching practices. The interviewees comprise Chinese language instructors from five institutions: two in northern Taiwan, two in central Taiwan, and one in southern Taiwan. This research provides insights into course planning, teaching content, and instructional methods by investigating these aspects. Additionally, it examines the transition from language management to language practice, drawing on data from the interviews. The study reveals significant inconsistencies in Mandarin course planning and instructional practices across the five institutions. An apparent misalignment exists between language management policies and actual language practice. Moreover, language proficiency tests, as the sole criterion for academic progression or dismissal, measure learning outcomes and impact students’study attitudes. Based on the interview data, there is a noticeable gap between policy planning and actual instructional implementation. More significant consideration should be given to learners’objectives, emphasizing strengthening workplace-oriented language training to better align with policy directions. |