China

Through the explanation of the Zhouyi, students learn the Zhouyi and its philosophical connotation, as well as the status and significance of the Zhouyi in the history of Chinese philosophy, thought, and culture. The course also provides an overview of the latest research related to Zhouyi studies. It also examines and analyzes the philosophy in the "Book of Changes."

This course discusses the following topics: political sociology, current research, the source and rise of the nation state as we know it, the classifications and mechanisms of social movements and how they change, the relationship between the State and civil society, the source of the welfare state and how it arose, who the elite and rulers are and how are they recognized, the exclusionary/discriminatory forces in a democratic society, and globalization.

This course is research-based. The course covers main theories of consumer psychology and behavior; case studies; practice and analysis of theories; and changes in consumer behavior in the context of the internet.

A marketing channel is a set of interdependent organizations involved in the process of making product or service available for use or consumption. The class discusses why do marketing channel exist and change? What is the work of marketing channels? What are Channel flows and Who are Channel members?

This course introduces the aesthetics and philosophy of art in the West, and explains the origins, main ideas and influences of aesthetics and art philosophies. Through in-depth explanation of the aesthetics and philosophy of art of different periods and different philosophers, students can understand the basic spirit of Western aesthetics and art philosophy. Topics: classical aesthetics; Plato's imitation; Aristotle's Poetics; Kan't Critique of Judgment; Schelling's philosophy of art; Hegel's Aesthetics; and the theory of modern aesthetics

This course explores the developmental context of Buddhist history and the evolution of important Buddhist ideas, systems, and cultures. It provides an analysis of historical materials and the interpretation of religious thoughts, as well as new perspectives and theories of Buddhism research in China and abroad. The course focuses on the history of Chinese Buddhism, taking into account topics such as early Indian Buddhism, Japanese, and Korean Buddhism.

Art can't be separated from temperament, but it can be self-conscious. Academic research on art issues is an effective path to self-conscious. The aesthetic study of art is different from general art research. Its main concern is not the technique, but the mechanism and connotation of the role of art. It mainly cultivates academic talents who understand art and can push art to consciousness, not talented and creative artists. Course topics: art and life; art and aesthetics; legacy of western aesthetic research; legacy of Chinese aesthetics research; modern transformation of aesthetics research; basic problems of modern art theory; core issue of modern art theory; and modern art practice and theory. Graded pass/no pass only

This course covers a range of theoretical and practical research issues, including non-profit organization development, government purchase of services, multi-level governance, inter-governmental horizontal coordination, evidence-based decision making, cooperative governance, managed social innovation, real estate tax, and foreign aid governance.