2016 American Universities in Asia (AUIA)
NTUST International Summer School is hosted by National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) and AUIA International Summer School Platform. Established in 2011, AUIA International Summer School Platform is one of the most reputable summer school brands in the Greater China Area due to its strict academic standards as well as a rich variety of extra-curriculum activities. Its mission is bringing the most authentic American college atmosphere and high quality classes to Asia.
In summer 2016, NTUST International Summer School will be running from July 4, 2016 to August 6, 2016. The program includes 21 entry level liberal arts and sciences classes, business classes and a GRE training class. Each class will take 72 credit hours, including lectures, office hours, TA sessions as well as field trips. All of the professors will teach their courses strictly according to their course syllabus, which are available on AUIA official website. At the end of the program, all of the grade reports will be evaluated by NTUST admission office and the official transcript will be sent from the university to students’ home universities directly.
This International Summer School provides opportunities to students for not only earning credits through studying, but also exploring local culture and experiencing a different type of college life. It is hoped that this program could create a once-in-life kind of memory for all of its students while contributing to their academic curriculum.
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Ross Hamilton |
David Moreau |
Danielle Christmas |
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From Columbia University, Barnard College, Professor of English Teaching Courses Literature; Academic Background Ph.D in Yale University; D.E.A. École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, Paris; Yale University, M.A. English Literature |
From The University of Auckland, Research Scientist Teaching Courses Introduction to Psychology GRE Tutoring GMAT Tutoring Academic Background Postdoctoral Researcher, Princeton University (USA) Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Lille (France) |
From University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Assistant Professor Teaching Courses Public Speaking College Writing Academic Background Ph.D., English Literature, University of Illinois at Chicago; B.A., English Literature with minor in Women and Gender Studies, Washington University in St. Louis |
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Byung-Joo Lee |
Ivan Matic |
Julio Minoves |
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From University of Notre Dame, Associate Professor Teaching Courses Business Statistics Principle of Macroeconomics Principle of Microeconomics Academic Background Ph.D, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.A., Pennsylvania State University, University Park; B.S., Seoul National University |
From The City University of New York, Assistant Professor Teaching Courses Calculus 1; Academic Background Ph.D., Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley; B.Sc. Mathematics, University of Belgrade |
From University of La Verne, Teaching Courses Introduction to Sociology; Academic Background Ph.D., Political Science, Yale University; M.S., Political Science, University of Fribourg |
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Patrick F. O’Bryan |
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From Binghamton University, Associate Professor Teaching Courses Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Academic Background M.S., Accounting, Binghamton University B. S., Management, Binghamton University |
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2016 Class Schedule
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8:00-10:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
Ross Hamilton |
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Introduction to Microeconomics |
Byung-Joo Lee |
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Financial Accounting |
Patrick F. O'Bryan |
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Introduction to Biology |
David Moreau |
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10:00-12:00 |
Literature |
Ross Hamilton |
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Introduction to Sociology |
Julio Minoves-Triquell |
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Introduction to Macroeconomics |
Byung-Joo Lee |
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Managerial Accounting |
Patrick F. O'Bryan |
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12:00-14:00 |
Introduction to Antropology |
Julio Minoves-Triquell |
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Business Statistics |
Byung-Joo Lee |
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Public Speaking |
Danielle Christmas |
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14:00-16:00 |
Introduction to Western Art History |
Ross Hamilton |
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Calculus 1 |
Ivan Matic |
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Introduction to Psychology |
David Moreau |
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College Writing |
Danielle Christmas |
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16:00-18:00 |
Introduction to World History |
Julio Minoves-Triquell |
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Introduction to U.S History |
Ross Hamilton |
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Calculus 2 |
Ivan Matic |
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18:00-20:00 |
Introduction to Film Studies |
Ross Hamilton |
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Introduction to Political Science |
Julio Minoves-Triquell |
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Linear Algebra and Differential Equations |
Ivan Matic |
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GRE Tutoring |
David Moreau |
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Important Notice
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A nonrefundable program fee (NTD$1,000) is required if one passes the evaluation. The payment method will be listed on the acceptance letter.
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If you want to apply for credit transfer, please refer to the department and related units first to confirm the procedure and whether the credits are transferrable in order to prevent future misunderstandings.
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This program offers intensive classes held from Monday through Friday. Please manage your time appropriately before you file the application.
Please attach the filled application form, an academic transcript within two semesters, a photocopy of student ID card and a certificate of English proficiency (if you are a native speaker of English, you don't need to provide proof of your English-language proficiency) to Ms. Wang at wang@mail.ntust.edu.tw.
For more information about the program, please e-mail Ms. Wang at wang@mail.ntust.edu.tw
Office of International Affairs
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Attachment: 2016 AUIA Summer School Application Form
