Fu Jen Catholic University (FJCU), in line with the “2030 Bilingual Nation Policy,” aims to enhance students’ bilingual abilities and global competence. Through improving the quality of its English-taught courses, diversifying student learning opportunities, and strengthening teaching resources, FJCU fosters bilingual, interdisciplinary, and internationally oriented students. Additionally, the university also focuses on transitioning students from English for Specific Purposes (ESP) to English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI).
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Administrative Structure: University-wide and college-specific bilingual units ensure cohesive strategy and execution.
- Collaborative Efforts: The university-level Bilingual Education Center collaborates with other on-campus centers to advance bilingual initiatives.
- Integration with University Development: Multiple departments work together to promote a bilingual and international-friendly campus.
- Incentive Programs: Reward mechanisms are established to encourage students and faculty to increase their English proficiency.
- International Student Body: The College of Management’s diverse student body enriches the EMI learning environment, cultivating bilingual professionals in business management.
112th Academic Year Achievements:
- Increase in EMI Courses: From 440 in the 109th academic year to 579 in the 112th.
- Capacity-Building Workshops: Numerous EMI and English teaching workshops conducted.
- International Campus Videos: Eight student-hosted videos showing various aspects of life at FJCU produced.
- Empowerment English Proficiency Test Awards: Seven students received Elite Awards, ranking second among private universities.
- Optimized Learning Environments: Two classrooms enhanced for EMI courses.
- EMI Faculty Training Abroad: Two teachers selected for the 2024 Fulbright EMI training in the US.
- Holistic Professional English Courses: Thirteen teachers offered 42 courses.
- ESP Student Projects: Students completed 93 excellent ESP projects.
- Bilingual Digital and Sustainable Learning Platform: Established by the College of Management (https://ailms.fju.edu.tw/?lang=en_us), to be integrated with other international teaching platforms.
- Integration of EMI Courses with Digital Sustainability and AI: EMI students collaborated with companies to help achieve their international ESG goals.