The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at National Chengchi University (NCCU) originated as the Russian Language Division of the Department of Oriental Languages and Literatures, established in 1957. Its historical development over the past fifty years mirrors Taiwan’s political, economic, and social changes. In response to the global wave of democratic reforms in the late 1980s and the growing interaction between Russia, Eastern European countries, and Taiwan, the government elevated the department to the Department of Russian Language and Literatures in 1992. The M.A. Program was subsequently established in 2000 to cultivate advanced professionals in the Russian language.
To further enhance linguistic diversity and career opportunities, the Department was renamed the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures in 2007. Building upon its expertise in Russian, the Department expanded its offerings to include programs in Czech and Polish. In recent years, elective courses in Ukrainian, Serbian, and Croatian have also been introduced, distinguishing these offerings as unique to the Department and unparalleled nationally.
The Department emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects of education. In addition to fostering students' proficiency in Slavic languages, it provides comprehensive instruction in Slavic literature, culture, politics, economics, and society. This holistic approach is designed to equip students with a thorough understanding of Slavic nations and languages, preparing them to become distinguished professionals in the field.
