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ZH Amid the wave of globalization, film and television works have continuously crossed national boundaries and been reinterpreted and recreated within different cultural contexts. On May 26, the Department of Chinese Linguistics and Literature at Yuan Ze University invited Do-Kyung Kwon, Professor of the Department of Chinese at Pusan National University, to deliver a lecture titled “How Were Stories Translated in the Age of Globalization? Cultural Translation and Representation through Film Remakes.”
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To promote diverse learning and practical self-defense skills, the General Education Center at Yuan Ze University invited professional Wing Chun instructor Yung-Cheng Chen to deliver a lecture on May 30. Hosted by Feng-Ying Hu of the General Education Center, the session guided faculty members and students to gain an in-depth understanding of the spirit and practical applications of Wing Chun through both theoretical instruction and hands-on experience.
The Department of Chinese Linguistics and Literature at Yuan Ze University has continued to expand its global academic collaboration network. On May 22, it officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Chinese History and Culture at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. The two sides agreed to deepen academic exchanges and focus on interdisciplinary collaboration in “AI + Humanities,” working together to build a new model for innovative humanities education between Taiwan and Hong Kong.
When Chinese martial arts were mentioned, most people associated them with chivalrous figures in novels or kung fu scenes in films. However, in contemporary humanities research, martial arts were not only a form of skill, but also an important lens for observing cultural inheritance, social transformation, and transregional exchange.
To promote international Chinese language education and multicultural exchange, the Chinese Language Center at Yuan Ze University has recently signed a cooperation agreement with Topkey Human Resource Consultants Co., Ltd. The two parties integrated educational and industry resources to jointly develop a globally influential Chinese language learning platform, aiming to cultivate international talents equipped with both language proficiency and cross-cultural competence.
The Public Affairs and Alumni Service Center of Yuan Ze University held a recognition ceremony for donations during the expanded administrative meeting on May 20. Kun-Nan Wei, Chairperson of the Yuan Ze University Alumni Association, generously donated NT$1 million to serve as a development fund for the College of Management. This act demonstrated his strong support for his alma mater’s development and talent cultivation, exemplifying the enduring spirit of alumni giving back and passing on their legacy.
The “Yuan-Yuan Kamishibai” intergenerational learning program, jointly organized by Yuan Ze University and Taoyuan Municipal Yuansheng Elementary School, had entered its second year. Through collaboration between the General Education Center of Yuan Ze University and the library of Yuansheng Elementary School, a storytelling performance titled “Journey to the West: A Shared Experience between Yuan Ze and Yuansheng” was launched. The event integrated the art of kamishibai, multilingual teaching, and intergenerational interaction, creating a lively atmosphere filled with laughter among students of different age groups.