Exchanging Experiences in Historical Interpretation and Transitional Justice Education: CCU Participates in Southern Region History Walk
To deepen higher education institutions' understanding of transitional justice and learn from exemplary campus models, the Office of Social Responsibility at National Chung Cheng University (CCU) traveled to Tainan on September 14 to participate in the "2026 Walk Tainan for Higher Education Institutions in Southern Taiwan" event, directed by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and hosted by National Cheng Kung University (NCKU). This exchange centered on how NCKU integrated local history, campus spaces, and general education, serving as a reference model for CCU's future initiatives.
The event commenced with opening remarks from Hui-Ching Hsu, Senior Specialist of the MOE's Department of Student Affairs and Special Education, and Yu-Nu Chen, Vice President of NCKU. Chih-Chang Chen, a research expert on the "Exploring Tainan" project, was invited to analyze the development of NCKU's guided tour courses. NCKU representatives noted that as a required signature general education course, "Exploring Tainan" established structured tour routes, trained student guides, and translated physical landscapes into engaging historical narratives, allowing students to develop a stronger connection with the local community.
Following the opening presentations, the NCKU team led participants on a field tour of historical human rights sites across NCKU's Cheng-Kung Campus, visiting the NCKU Main Library, Ge-Zhi Hall, and the NCKU Museum. Participants gained firsthand insight into how NCKU encouraged students to engage in independent historical interpretation by contextualizing campus architecture alongside key historical milestones, including the period of authoritarian rule and campus democratization movements.
The Office of Social Responsibility at CCU stated that by gaining deeper insights into NCKU's "Exploring Tainan" operational framework, guide training, and interdisciplinary resource integration, CCU planned to incorporate Chiayi's regional history into future transitional justice teaching modules. This initiative aims to encourage students to engage with local social issues and embed transitional justice education into daily campus life.
