擅長於文化研究的唐維敏老師,在系上教導研究文化的方法,同時具有和許多國家彼此交流的經驗。對於想要加入輔大大傳系大家庭的高中學子,老師有一些建議提供大家參考。
在大學面試時,一舉擒獲面試老師的心,到底要如何辦到?「關鍵就在『Project』」唐維敏說,在求學的各個階段,有參與各種計劃的經驗。所謂的計畫是非常廣泛的,從一群人的集體創作,到社區服務種種,只要經過深思熟慮規畫後的行事,都令人激賞。
談到成績的影響,唐維敏表示,自己不會特別看重成績上的數字,而是有沒有運用所學的知識,完成作品或成就。這些作品不局限任何形式,是劇本、是新聞報導或是廣告文案,跟傳媒有相關的都相當不錯;在考試讀書之餘,如果對於傳播情有獨鍾的學子,對於社會關懷的展現是必要的,唐維敏說,能實際走入生活,參與社區活動、教會,甚至其他服務的機會都可以把握。
許多人都想趁著大學時期能夠出國遊歷一番,唐維敏說,在這幾年有許多同學利用交換學生的機會到美國、中國甚至是法國留學。此外國際志工的服務學習也是很多人出國壯遊的一個契機,唐維敏表示,今年度往印度的國際志工服務,甚至促成了兩地學生合拍影片的機會。這樣移地的文化適應 歷史空間的再認識,在挑戰中不斷反思成長,是在教室裡學習不到的。
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Dr. Tang Wei-Min specializes in cultural research and research methods in the program, while bringing lots of experience collaborating with international colleagues. He offers several suggestions to high school students interested in joining Mass Comm.
What is the best way to make a good impression during the admission interview? “The key is ‘projects,’” says Dr. Tang. It’s important to have project experience at each stage in your education. The definition of “project” is extremely broad. It can include an individual production or work in the community. As long as something was done after careful planning, it looks impressive.
When it comes to academic grades, Dr. Tang believes the number itself isn’t particularly important, but rather whether you used what was learned in a course to produce something. These productions do not necessarily need to take any particular form. They can be scripts, news reports, or advertisements; in short, anything to do with media. Outside of studying and preparing for tests, students with a specific interest in communication must display something essential: a social conscience. Dr. Tang says to get out into the real world; engage in social activities, clubs, and religious groups; and take advantage of other opportunities to provide service.
Many students want to take advantage of their university years by traveling abroad. Dr. Tang says that many students take advantage of exchange programs to travel to places as diverse as the US, China, and France. In addition, other opportunities await students in the form of service learning initiatives. Students in the program went to India this year as global volunteers, and it was so successful that it led to a joint film production between students from the two countries. This type of cultural adaptation, re-recognition of historical spaces, and constant reflection and growth in the face of challenges are things that are simply unavailable in the classroom.