NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 全球化與人文關懷：服務學習(2379)
	(Eng.) Globalization and Humanistic Solicitude: Service Learning
Offering Dept	Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine
Course Type	Elective	Credits	3	Teacher	CHIN-SHAW TSAI ect.
Department	Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine/Undergraduate	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	This course is the overseas service-learning module of the “Globalization and Humanistic Solicitude” curriculum. It centers on intergenerational learning and digital health, promoting hands-on community engagement, elder care experiences, cultural exchange, and the practice of social responsibility. Students will participate in site visits, health promotion activities, and forum presentations, learning to integrate humanistic values, digital innovation, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to develop a global outlook and practical local impact.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Recognize personal and professional boundaries, and appropriately seek support and collaborate in cross-cultural and international medical service settings. 2. Enable students to directly experience elderly care and community health services in different countries, gaining an understanding of how socio-cultural contexts influence healthcare decisions and patient needs. 3. Apply limited local resources and technological tools to design patient-centered care plans and implement digital solutions in health promotion practices. 4. Cultivate a medical perspective rooted in holistic care and humanistic values, and reflect on one’s role and responsibilities in global health issues through service learning.	1.Patient care 2.Medical knowledge 3.Interpersonal communication skills 4.Practice-based learning and improvement 5.Professionalism 6.System-based practice	20 15 20 20 15 10	topic Discussion/Production Visit Discussion Practicum	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Other
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course Introduction: Globalization and Digital Health Week 2 Aging and Health Inequities Week 3 Digital Health Technologies and Intergenerational Learning Week 4 Cross-Cultural Communication and Healthcare System Differences Week 5 Introduction to Service Learning and Biodesign Week 6 Biodesign Week 7 Group Task Planning and Service Learning Project Discussion Week 8 International Medical Forums and Presentation Skills Week 9 Arrival at Service Site / Launch of International Digital Health Research Week 10 International Forum: AI and IT in Digital Health Week 11 Visit to Municipal Hospital and Lecture on Health Systems Week 12 Long-Term Care Facility Visit and Elderly Interaction Week 13 Second Forum: Intergenerational eHealth Forum Week 14 Health Promotion and Onsen Wellness (Heat Therapy) Observation Week 15 Return and Project Wrap-up Week 16 Group Website Creation and Final Presentation self-directed learning    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.    04.Participation in visits or internships at industry, government, or academic institutions.    05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.    06.Participation in field trips and outdoor instructional activities at other NCHU campuses or branches, including experimental forests or test sites. To complement and deepen students’ experiential learning in this overseas service-learning module, the following self-directed learning activities are incorporated: 1. Digital Health and Elderly Care: Reading: Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare – White Paper on Smart Healthcare (PDF) Learning Objective: Understand the challenges and opportunities in applying digital technologies to elderly care in rural areas. 2. Cross-Cultural Communication and Teamwork: Resources: TED Talk: “The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Coursera: “Intercultural Communication” Learning Objective: Reflect on cultural perspectives I may have previously misunderstood. 3. SDGs and Medical Ethics: Reading: Introduction to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Traditional Chinese version from the official SDG website) 4. BMJ Global Health: Article: “Why SDG 3 Matters to Every Clinician” Learning Objective: Identify relevant SDG targets connected to this course’s fieldwork and suggest actionable strategies.
Evaluation
1. Class and Pre-departure Participation – 15% Includes class attendance, preparation, participation in online discussions, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork. 2. Overseas Service and Fieldwork Performance – 35% Involves on-site participation in healthcare visits, interaction with the elderly, engagement in forum activities, execution of team tasks, and documentation skills. 3. Group Project Report – 20% Includes creation of a team website, poster, or presentation after the trip, assessing teamwork and content completeness. 4. Individual Reflection and Learning Journal – 20% Includes weekly reflection logs, final reflection report after returning, observations on cultural differences, and integration of SDG-related health issues. 5. Service-Learning Mentor Evaluation – 10% Feedback from instructors and host institutions on students’ professionalism, communication skills, willingness to collaborate, and overall performance.
Textbook & other References
Instructor-prepared materials
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning
Office Hours
By appointment
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
03.Good Health and Well-Being   09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure   10.Reduced Inequalities   11.Sustainable Cities and Communities   17.Partnerships for the Goals include experience courses：Y

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