【Features of Department】
The Department's faculty specializes in fields including linguistics, literature, cultural studies, history, and art, and is responsible for teaching at both the Undergraduate and M.A. Programs. Research outcomes include studies on Slavic languages and literature as well as interdisciplinary research on Tangut script and indigenous languages. Since its renaming to the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures in 2007, the Department has consistently hosted major international academic conferences, facilitating dialogue with scholars worldwide on research trends in these fields. Alongside Russian, Czech, and Polish, the faculty is also proficient in Ukrainian and Serbian, providing language instruction covering the East, West, and South Slavic language groups to the entire university community.
To broaden students' perspectives and enhance their language acquisition skills, the Department supports participation in international exchange programs and offers courses taught in English. This initiative not only improves students' proficiency in understanding course content in English but also attracts international students to enroll. As a result of its ongoing efforts, the Department has received support from the governments of Russia, the Czech Republic, and Poland, which have granted scholarships such as "Russia.Study," "Summer School of Slavonic Studies," and "NAWA-Polish National Agency For Academic Exchange" to support students from the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, NCCU.
The Journal of Russian Philology, published by the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, has established a strong reputation within the field of Russian studies through years of dedicated work. Beyond their research and teaching responsibilities, faculty members are actively engaged in a range of social activities, thereby making a significant contribution to society through their expertise. These include delivering speeches, writing textbooks and teaching materials, translating literature and film-related publications, reviewing translations for major international events, introducing classic literary works, and developing textbooks and teaching materials related to Slavic languages. The Russian Center, established in 2014 with support from the Russkiy Mir Foundation, is responsible for promoting Russian culture and providing information on Russian expatriate activities in Taiwan, serving as a key link between the Department and the Russian-speaking world.
【Features of Curriculum】
The Undergraduate curriculum focuses on Russian and is divided into two components: language learning and specialized courses. Language learning includes training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing from introductory to advanced levels. The advanced Russian courses cover areas such as politics and diplomacy, social and cultural issues, journalism, economics and trade, technology, and literature, all aimed at enhancing students' professional language proficiency. In terms of specialized courses, aside from the introductory courses on Slavic languages, there are also offerings in literature and art. Additionally, with support from faculty in other departments, such as the Department of Ethnology and the Graduate Institute of Russian Studies at NCCU, courses in history and geography are offered, enabling students to explore the history, culture, and ethnic characteristics of Slavic-speaking countries in greater depth.
In response to the increasing trend of industry-academia collaboration, and building on the existing course "Talk about Taiwan in Russian: National Conditions, Food, Tourism, and Transport," the Department plans to introduce practical courses such as interpreting, Russian for tourism, business Russian, etc. These courses aim to establish a solid foundation for students, with the objective of establishing partnerships with relevant industries to better equip them for their professional careers.
The M.A. Program aims to develop students' research capabilities in "Russian literature," "Russian linguistics," and "Russian culture." Beyond advancing students' proficiency in the Russian language and establishing a foundation for independent research, the program also equips professionals with specialized knowledge of the Russian language and culture for various societal needs.
