The department provides undergraduate students with fundamental discipline training in humanities and social sciences during their first and second years. The introductory courses include anthropology, sociology, history, and literature, in addition to “Reading Classics of Humanities”, “Reading Classics of Social Studies” and cross-disciplinary “Research Methods”. This arrangement enables students to master the fundamental knowledge of various disciplines and further their studies. During the four years of their study life, students can register for elective course modules based on their interests and concerns, including Anthropology, Sociology, History and Literature, Urban and Local Studies, and Cultural Industries. On the other hand, the College of Hakka Studies is well-connected with local communities, history and culture studios, and social corporations. Hence, students can apply for internship or conduct field research at the institutions and present their learning outcomes through their graduation projects.
After receiving fundamental and advanced discipline training in humanities and social sciences, our alumni are expected to be well-equipped with a cross-disciplinary vision and preliminary experiences in facing the future world and culture. 1. Our alumni may further their studies and carry out their researches in various disciplines, such as sociology, anthropology, history, economics, film studies, aesthetics, and literature. 2. They may conduct practical research and further their studies in various fields, such as applied arts, architecture, township and rural planning, museum studies, organizational management, cultural administration and management, film production, and journalism. 3. Jobseekers may seek employment in civil service and social corporation, or pursue their careers in communal and cultural industry, web content editing, publishing, journalism, art management, museum, administrative and organizational management, education, and local industry. 4. Students equipped with human literacy, a macro view of social images, as well as theoretical and practical knowledge would be able to reflect and innovate in the employment environment and converse with social dynamics.
Although the department is an affiliate of the College of Hakka Studies, applicants are not required to be a Hakka or master its language. If you are interested in learning the Hakka language, you may register for related courses after enrolling as our student. We welcome students who have enthusiasm for society and culture.
Core courses related to Hakka include “Introduction to Hakka Society and Culture” “Basic Hakka Language”, and “Hakka and Communication”. However, note that these courses are not merely focusing on Hakkas, but they are designed to promote understandings on communities and ethnic groups around us through learning fundamental academic methodology of social sciences and humanities.
Most courses offered by DHS are instructed at the Liujia Campus, Zhubei, whereas the University’s core curriculum (such as physical education, liberal arts education, and foreign language courses) is carried out at the Guangfu Campus. Students in their first year and second year usually stay in the student dormitories at the Guangfu Campus. The University offers sufficient shuttle buses for the students, with a 10 to15-minute ride from the Guangfu Campus to the Liujia Campus.
The University’s shuttle bus departs at the Guangfu Campus, stops by the Liujia Campus, and reaches its final stop at the HSR Hsinchu Station. The ride between the two campuses takes around 10-15 minutes, and 5-10 minutes are required to reach the HSR Hsinchu Station from the Liujia Campus. The University’s shuttle bus service is available throughout the semester (excluding weekends and holidays). The bus schedule starts from 7am to 10:30pm, with a gap of 1-2.5 hours between the departure times. During semester breaks (excluding weekends and holidays), the schedule starts from 7am to 5:00pm, with a gap of 1-2.5 hours between the departure times.
Students who wish to inquire about enrollment, registration, and courses may visit the department office during office hours. In case of the documents that require the signatures of the Head of Department or professors, please submit the documents to the department’s administration officer.