Mandarin Training Center

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School of National Taiwan Normal University

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nameMandarin Training Center
native_name國語教學中心
imageTaiwan.ntnu.language.altonthompson.jpg
captionMTC occupies five floors of the Language Studies Building
former_namesCenter for Chinese Language and Culture Studies (2002–2004)
established1956
typeInstitute
affiliationNational Taiwan Normal University
cityDaan
provinceTaipei
countryTaiwan
coor
academic_staff150
studentsapprox. 1000
website
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The **Mandarin Training Center ** (MTC; ) is a language institute in Taipei, Taiwan, affiliated with National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). It was established in 1956 and is a Chinese as a second language institution. MTC is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in terms of courses offered and students enrolled per year.

History

MTC was founded in 1956. It was briefly known as the Center for Chinese Language and Culture Studies from 2002 to 2004. There are courses in Chinese calligraphy, Chinese martial arts, and traditional music and theater. Courses are offered in three-month quarterly terms throughout the year. This system enables international students to engage in intensive language study during their summer breaks and within single semesters. The MTC sponsors travel, hosts speech contests, and stages workshops and performances.

In September 2016, NTNU and the Ministry of Education launched the Office of Global Mandarin Education at the university.

Enrollment

Over 1000 students from over 70 countries enroll for studies each year at the Mandarin Training Center. Since 8 April 2013, people unable to attend MTC have had MTC Online as an option. The center's alumni association, the MTCAA, has been in existence since 1998.

Notable alumni

References

References

  1. "Taiwan Today".
  2. (September 27, 2016). "Ministry, NTNU launch office in bid to turn nation into Chinese-learning hub - Taipei Times".
  3. "Introduction to Mandarin Training Center".
  4. "Exploring the World at NTNU".

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