The USC Taiwan Chinese Study Abroad Program provides students with the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant city of Kaohsiung while attending a four-week Chinese language program at one of the top ranked academic institutions, National Sun Yat-sen University, in Taiwan.
Participants in the program will take language courses which include local elements and experiences. The program will offer unique courses for students who have family ties and interest in furthering their understanding of the cultural heritage of Taiwan. The smaller class sizes in this immersion program provide greater personal attention and enable students to improve their Mandarin ability. In addition to regular classroom activities, each week the program will have one or two cultural courses and excursions. There will also be longer field trips to other parts of the island. Excursion fees are included in the program tuition.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to learn Chinese and explore Kaohsiung.
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May 18th – June 12th, 2026
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan -
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EALC 204 Chinese III
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EALC 206 Chinese IV
Courses offered dependent upon enrollment.
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Monday, October 20, 2025
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Info Session Times:
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9/12 (F) 1-2 pm PT
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10/10 (F) 10-11 am PT
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10/27 (M) 4-5 pm PT
(Sign-up is preferred, but not required)
Info Session Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/8863191818
Meeting ID: 886 319 1818
If you’re unable to attend the information session, please feel free to contact Liao Laoshi at hsiaolia@usc.edu with any questions or to schedule an individual Zoom meeting.
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Program Brochure on USC Global website:
Program Title:
Dornsife FLP: USC Taiwan Chinese Maymester Program (EALC 204 & 206)
You can find program description, estimated cost, and application process, and apply on this website.
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Hsiao Yun Liao is a master lecturer in the East Asian Languages and Cultures department. She was the director and the instructional lead of the USC Chinese STARTALK Program in 2018 and 2019. Ms. Liao has taught in the USC Taiwan Program for several years.
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For general Dornsife Scholarship inquiries, email: Debbie Williams at dewillia@college.usc.edu
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link: https://dornsife.usc.edu/exl/soar/
Inquiries email: soar@dornsife.usc.edu
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