To enhance students’ understanding of various aspects of Tainan’s history, religion, customs, art, literature, architecture, products, economy, green energy, ecology, technology, and landscape, this competition aims to deepen the knowledge of Tainan’s cultural heritage and enrich the body of knowledge about Taiwan’s culture.
Organizer: College of Humanities, National University of Tainan
Eligibility: All undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at the university
Submission Guidelines:
- Each participant may submit only one essay.
- The topic is self-chosen, but it must align with “Tainan Studies” and can be written in either Chinese or English.
- Essay length: 800-1000 words (Chinese or English)
Competition Details:
- Submission Format:
- Title format: “Title of Work + Department + Student ID + Student Name,” e.g., “Tainan Good Travel + Department of XXX + Student ID + Wang XX.”
- Submission method: Submit electronically via email to chiuyh@mail.nutn.edu.tw or drop off at the College of Humanities office (Wenhui Building, J410) by May 12, 2024, 12:00 AM. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Process:
- Submissions will be reviewed by judges, and the winners will be announced by June 20, 2024.
Awards:
- A total of 20 essays will be selected, with each winner receiving a certificate and bookstore gift vouchers:
- Top 5 winners: NT$500 each
- Honorable Mentions (15 winners): NT$300 each
Judging and Award Collection:
- Experts from within and outside the university will serve as judges.
- Winners must collect their certificates and gift vouchers from the College of Humanities office after the winners are announced.
Important Notes:
- After the submission deadline, no revisions or additional submissions will be accepted.
- Participants must complete the “First ‘Tainan Studies’ Literary Award Essay Registration Form,” which should be signed. The registration form can be sent electronically, with the participant’s signature on the author’s name section.
- Participants must guarantee that their work is original and not plagiarized or stolen from others’ copyrighted materials. Any citations must be properly referenced at the end of the work. If any violations are found, the organizer reserves the right to disqualify the participant and revoke any awards.
- Submitted works will not be returned. The copyright of winning works belongs to National University of Tainan, and the university has the right to print, display, promote, and report on these works.
- Personal data provided in the registration form will be used solely for organizing this event. By signing up, participants consent to the use of their personal data for event-related purposes by the university and its affiliated partners. Participants may exercise their rights under the Personal Data Protection Act, such as requesting deletion of their data.
- The organizer reserves the right to modify, change, or cancel the event at its discretion. Any changes will be announced on the website, with no further individual notifications.