Study plan

To apply for the huayu scholarship, I needed to write a study plan with 300 words. Now it's ready, and here it is!

STUDY PLAN

>> Why I want to study Chinese in Taiwan

My grandparents, Astrid and Kristoffer Fotland, were missionaries and moved to Taiwan with Chiang Kai-shek in august 1949. Between 1949 and 1979 my grandfather worked as a missionary doctor in different areas of the country. My father was born in Taiwan, and he and his two brothers all speak Mandarin fluently. Today my father is married to a Taiwanese and lives in Xindian District, New Taipei City. In the recent years I’ve found more and more interest in my ancestors story and in Taiwan as a nation. I’ve been there twice, and recently celebrated R.O.C. 100 year anniversary.

>> My goal for the studies

As I’m finishing my military service summer 2012, I have the opportunity to walk in my grandparents and fathers footsteps. An opportunity I won’t miss, and therefore I apply for the Chinese Language Center at NCCU and huayu scholarship. My first goal is to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese and write traditional Chinese at intermediate level. I’ve read it’s common to study 2-3 semesters to get there.

My plan is to study for a minimum of four semesters, then see where I stand and whether I’ll continue my studies in Taiwan or find an interesting job.

>> Future plan

In addition to my own interest of the language and culture, I know the fact that Chinese as a world language is becoming a more and more important world wide. Not to mention what opportunities it gives me to be able to understand the spoken and written language when finding a job. Whether it’s tourism business, industry or other I don’t know. But I know there will be a greater nead for people with Chinese knowledge in the years to come.

Today we talked about trafic safety. This fall, I'll wear sivil clothes and hold a chinese textbook in my hands.