2026-01-12
Implementation Regulations for the Microprogram in “Narrative and Creativity
National Chengchi University Department of Chinese Literature
Implementation Regulations for the Microprogram in “Narrative and Creativity”
Approved by the Department Affairs Meeting on 20 June 2025
Approved by the College Curriculum Committee on 29 July 2025
Articles
Proposed Article
Explanation
Article 1
To enhance students’ foundational competencies in reading and interpreting texts and, through the reconstruction of texts, to stimulate their narrative skills and creativity, the Department of Chinese Literature (hereafter “the Department”), establishes the Microprogram in “Narrative and Creativity” (hereafter “the Program”).
Purpose
Article 2
The Department is responsible for all matters pertaining to the Program, including curriculum planning and the verification of students’ completion records.
Administrative Responsibility
Article 3
Courses are offered in accordance with the Course List for the Microprogram in “Narrative and Creativity.” Students enroll concurrently with regular classes; the Program requires 9 credits in total, and comprises two categories—Foundational and Applied courses. Students must complete at least one course from each category.
Curriculum Structure
Article 4
Students who have completed the required courses and credits may apply to the Program before graduation. Upon verification by the Department, a Certificate of Completion will be issued.
Certificate of Completion
Article 5
Any matters not specified herein shall be handled in accordance with the University Academic Regulations and all relevant rules.
Matters Not Provided For
Article 6
These Regulations shall take effect upon approval by the Department Affairs Meeting and deliberation by the College Affairs Meeting, and shall be filed with the Office of Academic Affairs for record. The same procedure applies to any amendments.
Implementation & Amendments
National Chengchi University Department of Chinese Literature
Course List for the Microprogram in “Narrative and Creativity”
Course Title
Offering Unit
Course Category
Required /Elective
Semester
Credits
Enrollment Status
Remarks
Module
Introduction to Vernacular
Dept. of Chinese Lit.
Foundational Course
Elective
1
3
Concurrent
Undergraduate Course
Narrative
Readings of Selected Classical Chinese Fiction
Dept. of Chinese Lit.
Foundational Course
Elective
1
3
Concurrent
Undergraduate Course
Late-Qing Novel
Dept. of Chinese Lit.
Foundational Course
Elective
1
3
Concurrent
Undergraduate Course
Readings of Selected Chinese Buddhism Literature
Dept. of Chinese Lit.
Foundational Course
Elective
1
3
Concurrent
Undergraduate Course
Chinese Daoist Literature
Dept. of Chinese Lit.
Foundational Course
Elective
1
3
Concurrent
Undergraduate Course
Special Studies on Myth, Image and Psyche
Dept. of Chinese Lit.
Applied Course
Elective
1
3
Concurrent
Undergraduate Course
Creativity
Introduction to Local Drama in Taiwan
Dept. of Chinese Lit.
Applied Course
Elective
1
3
Concurrent
Undergraduate Course
Folklore and Literature
Dept. of Chinese Lit.
Applied Course
Elective
1
3
Concurrent
Undergraduate Course
Calligraphy
Dept. of Chinese Lit.
Applied Course
Elective
1
3
Concurrent
Undergraduate Course
Paleography and Early Chinese History
Dept. of Chinese Lit.
Applied Course
Elective
1
3
Concurrent
Undergraduate Course
Required credits: 0
Elective credits: 9
Foundational and Applied courses. Students must complete at least one course from each category.
Total credits required: 9
Course-Taking Rules
All courses are taken concurrently with regular classes, and the Program comprises two categories—Foundational and Applied courses. Students must complete at least one course from each category. . Students who complete 9 credits may apply for the Certificate of Completion before leaving the University; the certificate is issued upon successful verification.
Because the Program has no required courses, all listed courses are classified as Electives (the classification in the University Course Catalog may differ for some courses).
The course list is reviewed and updated each semester.
Program Coordinator: Ms. Yuan, Ting-Ya (Extension 62303)