On December 10, 2025, the Department of Applied Foreign Languages at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) held a press conference for the “Foreign Languages × Industry × Drama” project, featuring both an achievement exhibition and an English drama performance, hosted by Chairperson of Department, Jin-Pu Jiao. The event showcased diverse accomplishments combining language expertise with practical business applications.
The department has demonstrated strong academic capabilities. Distinguished Professors Yu-Fen Yang and Hui-Ching Yeh were consecutively listed in the “Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide” in 2023, 2024, and 2025, highlighting the department’s sustained international scientific influence. Among YunTech’s three female scholars recognized in applied sciences, two are from the Department of Applied Foreign Languages, underscoring its long-term research impact.
The department also excelled in industry-academia collaboration. A highlight of this year’s collaboration is the “Good Sleep Elephant” sleep-friendly bed brand, developed in partnership with Shin Shang Yuan Co., Ltd., leveraging ergonomic design and scientific data to meet Taiwanese sleep needs. Chairman Quan-Hang Shi attended the event, acknowledging the department’s contribution to promoting sleep health and expressing expectations for ongoing brand marketing and collaboration.
This year marks the 25th English drama performance, integrating the five key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation, while combining cross-cultural exchange, dramatic literature, and performing arts. Students apply their language skills on a real stage, with participants from the department as well as students from Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, interdisciplinary programs, and the Photography Club.
The play, The Second Bloom, explores the theme of mutual understanding, addressing contemporary issues such as family role conflicts, LGBTQ+ topics, and aging society, guiding the audience to reflect on the deeper meanings of growth and familial bonds.
Chairperson Jin-Pu Jiao emphasized that in the era of rapid AI development, the department actively promotes cross-disciplinary and industry-academia cooperation, cultivating language professionals while focusing on communication, teamwork, and creative practice skills, aiming to nurture globally competitive talents.
Performance Information:
- Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Doors Open: 13:30
- Showtime: 14:00
- Venue: YunTech Activity Center Performance Hall GA133
- Special Event: Complimentary buffet outside the hall before the performance for faculty, students, and distinguished guests
The university warmly invites the public to attend and experience the integration of language, drama, and cross-disciplinary creativity, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the Department of Applied Foreign Languages.
- Vice President Wu delivering a speech
- Chairman Shi introducing the “Good Sleep Elephant” brand
- Key drama scenes
- Department’s sleep-friendly bed product display
Organizer: Department of Applied Foreign Languages
Unit Supervisor: Chairperson Jin-Pu Jiao
Contact Person: Officer Chia-Ling Wu
Phone: +886-5-534-2601 ext. 3202
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