Date: 2025.05.09
Source: https://www.cycu.edu.tw/?p=37638
A seemingly “funny” remark can become a source of humor in communication—or lead to deep misunderstanding. The Children’s Hearing Foundation (CHF) partnered with the College of Humanities and Education at Chung Yuan Christian University to host a communication education seminar titled “Is It Humor or Misunderstanding? Listen with Heart, Speak with Care.” The event featured Guan-Guei Huang, a young adult with hearing loss, and well-known TV host Hao-Ping Huang, who shared their real-life experiences to guide students in reflecting on the impact of language and expression.
CHF, which has long been committed to helping children with hearing loss learn to listen and speak, established the CHF Chung Yuan Center on the university campus in 2005. Through this collaboration, CHF offers professional courses and internship opportunities to help Chung Yuan students increase their knowledge of language development, technology, and education.
To deepen university students understanding of friendly communication and the influence of language, CHF and the College of Humanities and Education co-hosted the seminar on May 6, 2025, at the Liang-Jia Performing Arts Hall, B1, Holistic Village. The event received an enthusiastic response.
Dean Penelope of the College of Humanities and Education at Chung Yuan Christian University opened the seminar by stating:
“This is not just a lecture—it is a precious dialogue woven from the depth of life experiences shared by the two speakers. We hope students will be inspired to adopt diverse perspectives and expand their capacity for understanding others.”
The seminar attracted enthusiastic participation from students across departments such as Special Education, Electronic Engineering, and Design. The atmosphere was lively, with active interaction throughout the event.
Exploring the Power of Listening from Diverse Perspectives
During the seminar, Huang Guan-Gui shared how wearing hearing aid and cochlear implants as a child led to being called a “robot” by classmates—a joke that left lasting emotional impact. He emphasized that communication is not just about speaking, but about mutual understanding and acceptance. Huang Hao-Ping, drawing from his experience in entertainment and stand-up comedy, noted that in a diverse society, being misunderstood is often inevitable for speakers, but listeners have a responsibility to avoid making hasty judgments.
Learning from Life: Practicing Compassionate Expression
During the open Q&A session, students raised a wide range of topics—from the lived experiences of individuals with hearing loss to issues of linguistic bias. The discussion was lively and engaging. One student shared: “I never realized that even a casual remark could cause harm. From now on, I’ll be more mindful of how I express myself.” Another reflected: ”This was the first time I truly learned how to listen—and in doing so, I rediscovered myself.”
From a Seminar, CHF Sparks a Movement—Making Friendly Communication a Language Shared Across Generations
CHF continues to promote its philosophy of “Listen with Heart, Speak with Care,” encouraging young people to learn understanding through differences and to convey respect through humor. It invites society to recognize the power of language and to create a culture of compassionate communication where every voice is gently heard.
