Established in September 2003, the Center for Language Studies (CLS) at National Chung Cheng University (CCU) is dedicated to the core mission of enhancing linguistic expertise, fostering intercultural understanding, and strengthening global competitiveness. Through a combination of professional faculty and diverse course designs, the Center addresses the language learning needs of CCU students, international learners, and members of the broader community. At the same time, CLS actively integrates resources from the Graduate Institute of Linguistics, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, and other related units on campus to promote interdisciplinary collaboration in language education, thereby advancing a pedagogy that bridges theory and practice.

CLS is equipped with seven multimedia and digitalized language classrooms, as well as specialized interactive spaces including a scenario-based classroom and an interactive lecture hall. It is responsible for designing Mandarin programs for all international students at CCU, while also undertaking the broader mission of advancing language education, intercultural exchange, and internationalization within the university. In 2025, the Center formally established two dedicated divisions—the Chinese Language Division and the Foreign Languages Division—with respective responsibilities for developing diverse language learning resources and promoting Mandarin Chinese education. Together, they seek to create a comprehensive platform for language learning and cultural experiences.

As a university-level unit under CLS, the Chinese Language Division is entrusted with the planning of Mandarin curricula, providing language support for international students, and promoting overseas recruitment. In alignment with CCU’s academic vision of combining “Excellence in Science and Engineering with Strength in Humanities”, the Division develops discipline-specific Mandarin courses that highlight both academic rigor and interdisciplinary application. In addition, the Division actively incorporates cloud-based and AI technologies by establishing the “Mandarin CloudQuill System” and the “CCU-GPT Support Platform”, while also advancing Mandarin teacher training to improve instructional quality and resource-sharing efficiency.

Guided by the philosophy of “The More Local, the More Global”, CLD integrates Chiayi’s local culture, industrial development, and digital technology advantages to shape a language education brand that combines cultural depth with a global outlook. Moving forward, CLS will continue to adhere to the principles of professionalism, innovation, localization, and internationalization, deepening the integration of language education resources within the university, expanding the global presence of Mandarin education, and establishing itself as a leading hub for language education and intercultural exchange in southern Taiwan.