美國德州大學達拉斯分校優華語計畫執行心得

Implementation Reflections on the Outstanding Chinese Program at The University of Texas at Dallas, USA

本文說明自2024年起參與教育部「優華語計畫」，派任至美國德州大學達拉斯分校（University of Texas at Dallas），於EPPS學院推動華語教學與臺灣相關學術與文化推廣之執行經驗。教學內容涵蓋進階中文、醫療華語、商業華語及全英文授課之臺灣研究課程，並依學生專業背景與未來職涯需求進行課程設計。同時，透過COIL（Collaborative Online International Learning）計畫，促進美國與臺灣學生之線上交流與跨文化學習。除課堂教學外，亦積極參與校園與社區文化推廣活動，包括建置Taiwan Studies Initiative官方網站、宣傳優華語及臺灣相關獎學金、策劃iWeek國際文化週「Team Taiwan」展攤，以及舉辦大型臺灣民歌音樂會等，成功提升臺灣文化能見度與學生參與度。整體而言，本計畫有效結合語言教學、文化交流與國際合作，展現優華語計畫在海外推動華語教育與臺灣形象之實質成效。

This paper presents the implementation experience of the Ministry of Education's Mandarin Education Program (MEP) at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) since 2024. The author was assigned to the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS), where multiple Mandarin courses-including Advanced Chinese, Medical Chinese, and Business Chinese-as well as an English-taught course on Taiwan studies were offered. Course design was tailored to students' academic backgrounds and professional interests. In addition, a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project was conducted to facilitate virtual exchanges and cross-cultural learning between students in the United States and Taiwan. Beyond classroom instruction, the program actively promoted Taiwanese culture and educational resources through campus and community engagement. Key initiatives included the establishment of the Taiwan Studies Initiative official website, promotion of MEP and Taiwan-related scholarships, participation in International Week with a ''Team Taiwan'' booth, and the organization of a large-scale Taiwanese folk music concert. Overall, the program effectively integrated language education, cultural outreach, and international collaboration, demonstrating the tangible impact of the Mandarin Education Program in advancing Mandarin teaching and enhancing Taiwan's international visibility.