[The Way of the University] Academic Year 2025 – Course Information and Guidelines
Course Information and Guidelines for “The Way of the University” 2025
Dear first-year students and students retaking or making up “The Way of the University” course,
The General Education Center offers “The Way of the University” course for first-year students. Unlike regular courses, this course is designed to help students gain a clear understanding and plan for university learning and campus life at the beginning of their studies.
The course includes a variety of learning units, such as field practice, lectures or arts and cultural exhibitions, mindfulness courses for physical and mental relaxation, and volunteer service. Since Academic Year 2018, the concept of “self-directed learning” has also been incorporated into the course.
Please note that the course content will be arranged according to actual activities and instructors’ schedules. Therefore, it is not limited to a fixed classroom or class time. Information regarding course materials, field practice schedules for each class, assignment uploads, and other details will be announced gradually in the latest news section of the General Education Center website. Please pay close attention to updates.
The assignment submission deadline for “The Way of the University” course platform is Friday, December 26, 2025.
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The Way of the University – Environment and Action – Field Practice Route Schedule and Registration (Click Here)
The Way of the University – Environment and Action – Field Practice Route Inquiry (Click Here)
The Way of the University – Environment and Action – Field Practice Route Sign-in Sheet (Click Here) -
The Way of the University – Experiencing the Present – Mindfulness Practice Course Schedule (Click Here)
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The Way of the University – Volunteer Service – “4 Hours of Volunteer Service” Guidelines (Click Here)
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The Way of the University – Beyond the Horizon – Classic Lecture List (Click Here)
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The Way of the University Course Learning Platform (Assignment Upload Area) (Click Here)
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For instructions on how to use the course learning platform, please refer to the attachment below.
The following is a brief introduction to the course content:
| No. | Unit | Hours | Course Content |
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| A. | Arts and Culture Appreciation | 2 | Participate independently in one General Education-related lecture or arts and cultural exhibition activity on or off campus. (Approximately 1–2 hours per session) During the first semester of Academic Year 2025, the university will organize four General Education lectures / arts and cultural activities with diverse themes related to the course. Each session is expected to open approximately 140 spots, and students are welcome to register actively. |
| B. | Environment and Action | 8 | B-1: Guided Session (2 hours) B-2: Field Practice (4 hours) B-3: Reflection on Action (2 hours) |
| C. | Experiencing the Present | 2 | Mindfulness experiential course: theory, small-group experience, and reflection report. (Total: 2 hours) |
| D. | Volunteer Service | 4 | Volunteer service practice. (One session, at least 4 hours) |
| E. | Beyond the Horizon | 2 | Watch one online classic lecture and upload a screenshot. (1 session, 2 hours) Limited to the content provided by the General Education Center. |
The following are the assignment instructions. Please refer to the attachment for submission details.
| No. | Unit | Assignment Content | Score | Word Count | Submission Method |
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| A. | Arts and Culture Appreciation | 1. Upload proof of participation in one on-campus or off-campus lecture / arts and cultural activity: (1) For on-campus activities, upload a screenshot of the registration page. (Only activities marked as “Eligible for Arts and Culture Appreciation credit” are accepted.) (2) For off-campus activities, upload a photo taken with the physical venue/object on site. (Please do not upload edited or composite photos.) 2. Reflection report. | 1 1 | – At least 300 words | System Submission |
| B. | Environment and Action | Reflection worksheet for the “Environment and Action” unit. (The sign-in sheet must be uploaded as an attachment.) | 1 | – | (Required) System Submission |
| C. | Experiencing the Present | Mindfulness course: theoretical worksheet and experiential learning worksheet. | 1 | – | Paper Copy |
| D. | Volunteer Service | Service-learning certification form. | 1 | – | System Submission |
| E. | Beyond the Horizon | 1. Screenshot of the classic lecture video provided by the Center. 2. Reflection report. | 1 | At least 300 words | System Submission |
If you have any questions, please first contact the TA of your college via e-mail, or send an e-mail to Ms. Kuo at ktm10702120@mail.mcut.edu.tw (extension 2222).
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College of Engineering: Tsai Ching-Sung
M13138114@mail2.mcut.edu.tw -
College of Environment and Resources: Yin Chih-Ming
M14138201@mail2.mcut.edu.tw -
College of Management and Design: Wu Po-Han
M12218003@mail2.mcut.edu.tw
(Students in the Industrial Artificial Intelligence Program should contact the TA of the College of Management and Design.)