Fall 2026 Department of Economics Digital Self-Learning Program for Foundational Subjects – Announcement
To help students strengthen their foundational knowledge through self-directed learning and supplementary study using digital resources, the Department of Economics offers the "Digital Self-Learning Program for Foundational Subjects" and recommends selected online courses for independent learning.
This program is intended for the following students:
- First-year undergraduate students who wish to use digital resources for self-directed learning in foundational subjects.
- Students who did not pass relevant courses in the previous semester and wish to strengthen their knowledge through supplementary learning during the current semester.
- Other students who need additional support in foundational subjects.
1. Application Procedure
Students interested in participating in this program must complete their digital self-learning activities by November 13, 2026, and submit the "Application Form for Recognition of Digital Self-Learning Outcomes."
If the digital learning platform provides a certificate of course completion or proof of learning hours, students should upload the relevant supporting documents when submitting the application form. If the platform does not provide such documentation, students must participate in the "Learning Outcomes Assessment" organized by the Department on November 20, 2026.
Application Form for Recognition of Digital Self-Learning Outcomes
2. Recognition of Digital Self-Learning Completion
After completing the online courses recommended by the Department, students may have their learning outcomes recognized through the following procedures:
1. Students Who Can Provide a Certificate of Course Completion or Proof of Learning Hours
The Department will review the submitted supporting documents and recognize completion of the digital self-learning activities upon approval.
2. Students Who Cannot Provide a Certificate of Course Completion or Proof of Learning Hours
Students must participate in the "Learning Outcomes Assessment" organized by the Department. Completion of digital self-learning will be recognized only after they pass the assessment.
3. Learning Outcomes Assessment – November 20, 2026 (Friday)
The Learning Outcomes Assessment will be conducted according to the subjects and course content selected by each student. Students who achieve a score of 60 or above will be considered to have passed the assessment. The assessment schedule, venue, question formats, and procedures will be announced after the list of participants has been confirmed. Students who are required to participate in the assessment should reserve time on November 20 and pay attention to subsequent announcements and notifications.
4. Gift Voucher Incentive
After their digital self-learning outcomes have been officially recognized, students may apply for a NT$500 gift voucher incentive in accordance with the relevant regulations of the University's Center for Teaching Excellence. Actual eligibility requirements, application procedures, incentive amounts, and other relevant regulations shall be subject to the official announcements issued by the Center for Teaching Excellence.
5. Important Notes
● Students must select online courses recommended and announced by the Department for their self-learning activities.
● Each student must apply for recognition based on the online courses they have actually completed.
● Students who cannot provide a certificate of course completion or proof of learning hours issued by the digital learning platform must participate in the Learning Outcomes Assessment. Students who do not attend or fail the assessment will not receive recognition of completion.
● The Learning Outcomes Assessment will be designed separately according to the different subjects selected for self-learning.
● Students must submit the application form by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
● Any changes to the program schedule or procedures will be announced separately.
The online courses recommended by the Department cover foundational subjects such as Principles of Economics and Calculus. For detailed course titles, learning platforms, and recommended self-learning hours, please refer to the "List of Recommended Online Courses for Foundational Subjects."
List of Recommended Online Courses for Foundational Subjects
Economics (I) National Central University Open Courses (Professor Ming-Cheng Wang)
Economics (II) National Central University Open Courses (Professor Ming-Cheng Wang)
Principles of Economics – Microeconomics National Taiwan University OpenCourseWare (Professor Ming-Jen Lin)
Principles of Economics – Macroeconomics National Taiwan University OpenCourseWare (Professor Ming-Jen Lin)
Calculus (I) Ewant Open Education Platform (Professor Chia-Wei Yeh, National Chi Nan University)
Calculus Ewant Open Education Platform (Professor Yen-Lung Tsai, National Chengchi University)
Fall 2026 Department of Economics Digital Self-Learning Program for Foundational Subjects – Poster