為提升中學生的國際視野與跨文化理解,本系的外籍碩士生於 4 月 29 日受邀前往東興國中,為英語資優班的學生舉辦了一場別開生面的文化交流講座。此次講座匯聚了來自肯亞、馬來西亞、緬甸、泰國及美國等多國的碩士生,透過多元視角與全英語互動,為中學生帶來一場精彩的文化巡禮。
講座過程中,講師們分別以各國特色為主題進行分享。來自肯亞學生則透過照片展示了東非獨特的飲食文化與日常生活,生動的影像成功吸引了在場學生的注意力;馬來西亞學生更結合多語環境的特點,展示馬來西亞豐富的文化多樣性,增強學生的國際知覺;緬甸學生則以節慶為切入點,分享潑水節與點燈節的宗教文化意涵,讓台下的資優生對東南亞傳統節慶有了更深刻的認識;泰國的學生詳盡介紹了曼谷獨特的城市文化,並深入解析其背後的語言脈絡。
本次講座不僅是單向的知識傳遞,更強調雙向的互動。東興國中的資優班學生展現了極高的英語表達能力與學習熱忱,在 Q&A 環節中與外籍碩士生進行了深入的問答與討論。透過分享各自國家的特色,工管系的碩士生們不僅展現了優秀的學術背景,更成為了文化交流的橋樑,讓中學生能以更貼近真實的方式感受世界各國的魅力。
講座尾聲,工管系團隊與東興國中師生進行了難忘的合影,紀錄下這段跨越國界的交流記憶。此次活動不僅深化了大學端與中學端的教育互動,也讓外籍學生在分享文化的過程中,更加融入台灣的教育環境。透過此類文化交流活動,本系致力於培養學生具備更宏觀的國際視野,並持續推動多元共融的學習體驗。
To enhance the international perspective and cross-cultural understanding of junior high school students, international master’s students from our department were invited to DongSing Junior High School on April 29 to host a unique cultural exchange lecture for the English Gifted Class. This lecture brought together master’s students from Kenya, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and the United States. Through diverse perspectives and full-English interaction, they presented a splendid cultural journey for the students.
During the lecture, the speakers shared insights based on the unique characteristics of their respective countries. The Kenyan student used photographs to showcase the unique food culture and daily life in East Africa, with vivid imagery that successfully captivated the audience's attention. The Malaysian student highlighted the characteristics of a multilingual environment, demonstrating the rich cultural diversity of Malaysia and enhancing the students' international awareness. The Myanmar student focused on festivals, sharing the religious and cultural significance of the Thingyan (Water) Festival and the Thadingyut (Lighting) Festival, allowing the gifted students to gain a deeper understanding of traditional Southeast Asian festivals. The Thai student provided a detailed introduction to Bangkok's unique urban culture and analyzed the linguistic context behind it.
After completing the ornaments, everyone gathered around the Christmas tree. Through collaborative effort, some were responsible for hanging sparkling garlands, while others carefully placed the handmade decorations on the branches. As the tree transformed from simple to magnificent through their collective work, the smiles on everyone's faces shone brightest. This tree is more than just a decoration; it symbolizes the team spirit of the IEM community—transcending nationalities and roles to achieve something beautiful together.
This lecture was not merely a one-way transfer of knowledge; it emphasized two-way interaction. The students of the DongSing English Gifted Class demonstrated exceptional English proficiency and learning enthusiasm, engaging in in-depth Q&A sessions with the international master’s students. By sharing the distinct features of their home countries, the IEM master’s students not only showcased their academic backgrounds but also served as bridges for cultural exchange, allowing the junior high students to experience the charm of different countries in a more authentic way.
At the end of the lecture, the IEM team and the faculty and students of DongSing Junior High took a commemorative group photo, capturing the memory of this cross-border exchange. This event not only deepened the educational interaction between the university and the middle school but also allowed the international students to better integrate into Taiwan's educational environment through the process of sharing their cultures. Through such cultural exchange activities, our department is committed to cultivating students with a broader international perspective and continuously promoting diverse and inclusive learning experiences.

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圖1. 工管系外籍碩士生與東興國中師生於講座後合影,交流互動熱絡。
The IEM international master’s student team poses with DongSing Junior High School faculty and students after the lecture.
圖2. 講座後的交流互動環節,師生們共同展示禮品並分享參與心得。
During the interaction session, students and faculty display gifts and share their experiences.
圖3. 於講座結束後合影,展現跨國文化交流的活力與專業。
The speakers pose for a group photo, showcasing the vitality and professionalism of their cultural exchange.
圖4. 以圖文並茂的方式介紹肯亞飲食文化,吸引學生的目光。
The speaker introduces Kenyan cuisine with vivid images, capturing the students' attention.
圖5. 透過簡報介紹馬來西亞,生動的內容引發學生的好奇心。
The speaker presents Malaysia through slides, with engaging content that sparks student curiosity.
圖6. 正在向學生介紹緬甸的重要節慶文化與習。
The speaker introduces the significant festivals and customs of Myanmar to the students.
圖7. 解說曼谷的城市名稱起源,為學生帶來深刻的文化洞察。
The speaker explains the origin of Bangkok's city name, providing students with deep cultural insights.