In alignment with the "Bilingual 2030 Policy," Fu Jen Catholic University has remained committed to cultivating students with bilingual proficiency and global competitiveness. Through strategies such as enhancing the quality of English courses, expanding learning resources, strengthening faculty professional development, and promoting interdisciplinary integration, the University has supported students in progressing from English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses to English-Medium Instruction (EMI) courses. This comprehensive approach nurtures talents equipped with international mobility, professional competence, and intercultural communication skills.

The College of Fashion and Textiles specifically targets the cultivation of bilingual fashion talents who possess both global mobility and professional strength in the fashion industry. By connecting with the international fashion market, establishing an AI fashion education platform, and developing diverse digital bilingual learning materials, the College seamlessly integrates fashion aesthetics, professional skills, and language application. This strategy constructs a bilingual learning ecosystem with a global perspective, continuously strengthening the College’s unique identity and influence in international fashion education.

Curriculum Development

In terms of curriculum development, the College has consistently expanded its EMI capacity. Total EMI course credits grew from 71 credits in AY 2020 to 103 credits in AY 2024, with student enrollment increasing to 1,289 man-times. The College produced "Refashioning Culture," a series of English-medium instructional videos on Chinese clothing culture, and presented these achievements at the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) annual conference in the United States. To balance learning outcomes with students' linguistic adaptation needs, the core required course "Clothing and Society" was offered in parallel Chinese and English sections during AY 2024. Furthermore, the College continues to advance the articulation mechanism between EAP/ESP and EMI courses, guiding students progressively into full English-medium professional coursework.

Faculty Empowerment

Regarding faculty empowerment, the College actively supports faculty participation in international professional training. Associate Professor Ying-Yueh Su was selected for the 2025 Fulbright EMI Overseas Faculty Training Program to conduct advanced studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, the College established an EMI Faculty Community, which regularly hosts pedagogical exchange activities to share experience in material design, curriculum planning, and teaching practices. The College also actively mentors junior faculty members to become EMI seed teachers, driving pedagogical innovation at the intersection of fashion design and AI technology, thereby continuously enhancing faculty members' English-instruction capabilities and professional knowledge.

Student Learning Support

To optimize student learning support, the College has constructed a multifaceted support system. This includes organizing the "TOEIC Styling Guide" English enhancement workshop and launching the "TC Talk" student community platform to strengthen information dissemination and peer exchange regarding the bilingual program. The College also provides diverse, authentic English-use environments through English-medium textile and fashion industry study tours, international volunteer services, and overseas cultural exchange activities. Notably, students traveled for professional learning and international exchange to London Fashion Week in the UK, Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo, and community service sites in Vietnam. Furthermore, the College encourages students to deliver professional presentations in English; in AY 2024, student presentations and project exhibitions conducted in English exceeded 1,000 man-times.

International Collaboration and Digital Resources

The College of Fashion and Textiles has achieved fruitful results in international collaboration and digital infrastructure. The "FJU Talents" student team took the stage at London Fashion Week's Fashion Scout, showcasing outstanding professional design capabilities and global competitiveness. In partnership with NVIDIA and MSI, the College established an AI Fashion Education Space, introducing high-performance equipment and generative AI technology into bilingual learning environments. In terms of digital learning resources, the College developed the "Fashion Glossary" (an interactive dictionary assistant for textiles and clothing) and the "eTextiles" digital platform. These resources present professional knowledge and terminology in trilingual format (in Chinese, English, and local languages) to help students deepen their professional learning. Additionally, students successfully received funding from the "Youth Overseas Dream Fund" to participate in cultural co-creation mentorships within Maori communities in New Zealand, further expanding their cross-cultural communication skills and global vision, demonstrating the parallel progress of bilingual education and global practice.