Event Summary

On October 21, 2022, the Taiwanese Association of Hispanists hosted its 10th online workshop, "Sounding 'West' in All Directions: Journeys of Spanish Speakers." Moderated by Professors Luisa Chang and Wen-Yuan Chang, the session featured three professionals with Spanish backgrounds who shared how they integrated their language skills and cross-cultural literacy into fields such as accounting, museum curation, and aviation.

Presentation Highlights

1. A Brief Literary Dream

Speaker: Mr. Bernardo Kuo-cheng Lin (CPA in the Entertainment Industry) Highlights:

• Interdisciplinary Background: With degrees in Finance and Accounting from NTU, he discovered his passion for Spanish during university.
• International Study: Shared experiences studying Spanish in the Netherlands and Spain, exploring the intersection of business and humanities.
• Professional Application: Discussed how Spanish enriches his professional perspective, providing a unique competitive edge even in entertainment accounting.

2. Tapping on the Museum Door

Speaker: Ms. Genoveva Hui-Miao Kuo (Collections Division, National Museum of History) Highlights:

• Art History Path: Shared her journey from studying Spanish at Wenzao and FJU to pursuing Art History at the University of Navarra, Spain.
• Museum Practice: Introduced her work at the National Museum of History, ranging from exhibition planning to her current role in artifact management.
• Language and Art: Explored how her Spanish background helped her deeply understand Western art history and facilitate cross-cultural communication in the museum sector.

3. An Office at 30,000 Feet

Speaker: Mr. Daniel Fu Hsuan Lin (Cabin Crew, China Airlines) Highlights:

• Service in the Clouds: Shared his transition from FJU's Graduate Institute of Spanish to the aviation industry, including his honorable experience serving as crew on the Vice President's flights.
• Cross-Cultural Observation: Discussed observing linguistic phenomena among international passengers and using Spanish to solve communication challenges at 30,000 feet.
• Infinite Possibilities: Encouraged students to use Spanish as a tool to explore the world and find its presence in diverse industries.

Event Information

• Time: October 21, 2022 (Fri) 20:00-21:30
• Location: Online
• Moderators: Prof. Luisa Chang, Prof. Wen-Yuan Chang (National Taiwan University)