Taiwan and France collaborate on a platform for language instruction
The digital learning landscape is set to expand with the launch of a new online platform, developed in collaboration between Taiwanese and French universities. This platform, scheduled to launch next month, will offer courses on Taiwan's culture and indigenous languages, including Hoklo (Taiwanese), Hakka, and several indigenous languages like Paiwan, Rukai, Atayal, Bunun, Amis, Truku, Puyuma, Saisiyat, and Hla'alua.
The platform's development has been a collaborative effort, involving local Taiwanese educational and cultural institutions, though specific names have not been detailed in the search results provided. Typically, such initiatives are led by Taiwanese government cultural agencies, indigenous affairs commissions, and local universities specializing in cultural preservation and language education.
One of the key features of the platform is the inclusion of Taiwanese Mandarin, taught with traditional characters. Instruction for the language courses will be provided by professional language teachers in Taiwan.
For those interested in literature, the platform also offers an opportunity to submit works in Hoklo and Hakka for the Taiwanese and Hakka Literature Awards. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 31. The awards, now in their 10th year, have seen an increase in the top prize to NT$100,000.
The platform is open to Taiwanese citizens, including those living overseas. For more information about the Taiwanese and Hakka Literature Awards, visit depart.moe.edu.tw/ED2400/Default.aspx. The official guidelines on the use of Taiwanese and Hakka words and phrases can be found on the Taiwanese languages portal, language.moe.gov.tw.
The Paris-based Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco) is responsible for the development of the platform. Liu Chan-yueh, head of the Taiwan Studies Program at Inalco, stated that the program encourages foreigners to get to know Taiwan. Liu Chan-yueh, who received the Ministry of Education's Outstanding Award in Promoting Taiwan Native Languages, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative.
The platform will feature 17 Taiwan Studies courses. It's important to note that the Hoklo language course is distinct and should not be confused with Minnan or Hokkien.
Some of the schools and organizations involved in the collaboration include National Taiwan Normal University, National Kaohsiung Normal University, National Chengchi University, National Central University, National Pingtung University, and the Taiwan Austronesian Language Association.
This joint online learning platform promises to be a valuable resource for those interested in learning about Taiwan's rich culture and languages. With all courses offered free of charge, it's an opportunity not to be missed.
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