Cross-Border Connection with Germany’s University of Erfurt: GCIT Launches 2026 Spring Orientation

GCIT Director Trisha Lin (front row, 6th from right), former GCIT Director Professor Mei-Ling Hsu (front row, 4th from right), Assistant Professor Christine Cook (front row, 5th from right), Assistant Professor Tim Chang (front row, 4th from left), along with staff and students, take a group photo to commemorate the event. (Photo by GCIT)
GCIT Director Trisha Lin (front row, 6th from right), former GCIT Director Professor Mei-Ling Hsu (front row, 4th from right), Assistant Professor Christine Cook (front row, 5th from right), Assistant Professor Tim Chang (front row, 4th from left), along with staff and students, take a group photo to commemorate the event. (Photo by GCIT)
GCIT Director Trisha Lin delivers the opening welcome to the new students. (Photo by GCIT)
GCIT Director Trisha Lin delivers the opening welcome to the new students. (Photo by GCIT)
Former GCIT Director Mei-Ling Hsu extended her sincere congratulations to the new students and encouraged them to make full use of the program’s resources to build a strong foundation for their future professional growth. (Photo by GCIT)
Former GCIT Director Mei-Ling Hsu extended her sincere congratulations to the new students and encouraged them to make full use of the program’s resources to build a strong foundation for their future professional growth. (Photo by GCIT)
Assistant Professor Christine Cook introduced the content of overseas learning and internship programs. (Photo by GCIT)
Assistant Professor Christine Cook introduced the content of overseas learning and internship programs. (Photo by GCIT)
Assistant Professor Tim Chang outlined courses in digital production, new media practicum, and domestic internships, highlighting the program’s balanced approach that integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on application. (Photo by GCIT)
Assistant Professor Tim Chang outlined courses in digital production, new media practicum, and domestic internships, highlighting the program’s balanced approach that integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on application. (Photo by GCIT)
The University of Erfurt in Germany connected live with GCIT via video conference, where Professor Sven Jöckel and student assistant Friederike Kurth (Rikky) introduced the 2026 Summer Program in Communication and Media Studies (SPICE), giving an online presentation and answering students’ questions. (Photo by GCIT)
The University of Erfurt in Germany connected live with GCIT via video conference, where Professor Sven Jöckel and student assistant Friederike Kurth (Rikky) introduced the 2026 Summer Program in Communication and Media Studies (SPICE), giving an online presentation and answering students’ questions. (Photo by GCIT)
The participating students exchanged ideas. (Photo by GCIT)
The participating students exchanged ideas. (Photo by GCIT)
Date : 2026-02-26 Department : Master’s Program in Global Communication and Innovation Technology

【Article by GCIT】

Master’s Program in Global Communication and Innovation Technology (GCIT) at National Chengchi University (NCCU) held its “2026 Spring Orientation and Course Briefing” on February 23, welcoming five early-admission students from Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan. Current students were also invited to participate, fostering interaction between new and continuing cohorts.

GCIT Director Trisha Lin attended the event alongside former GCIT Director Mei-Ling Hsu, Assistant Professor Christine Cook, and Assistant Professor Tim Chang. The faculty introduced the program’s curriculum features, training objectives, and domestic and international internship resources. A highlight of the event was a live video conference with the University of Erfurt in Germany. Professor Sven Jöckel and student assistant Friederike Kurth (Rikky) presented the 2026 Summer Program in Communication and Media Studies (SPICE). The eight-week program, scheduled from June 19 to August 9, focuses on communication and media studies. Completion of the program fulfills GCIT’s overseas study credit and subsidy requirements, offering students a practical pathway to broaden their international perspectives.

Assistant Professor Christine Cook encouraged new students to explore courses in communication, digital storytelling, and research methods during their initial semester before planning internships or thesis directions. Assistant Professor Tim Chang introduced courses in digital production, new media practicum, and domestic internships, emphasizing a balanced integration of theory and practice. Former GCIT Director Mei-Ling Hsu also extended her congratulations and encouraged students to make full use of the program’s resources to build a strong professional foundation.

Toward the end of the event, the GCIT Student Representative Committee (SRC) introduced various engagement opportunities. Several senior students shared advice on course planning, campus life, and transportation, answering questions and facilitating meaningful connections in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

With its systematic curriculum design, international exchange initiatives, and practice-oriented training, GCIT is committed to cultivating communication professionals equipped with global perspectives and innovative capabilities. This orientation marked a solid first step in the new students’ master’s journey.

【全球傳播與創新科技碩士學位學程獲文化部與教育部高等教育深耕計畫補助。】