China

This course teaches bel canto singing skills to students of different vocal levels through the singing and interpretation of vocal works (including solo and chorus). The course cultivates the ability to express oneself through song and establishes the correct aesthetics of vocal art.

This course examines the history of Marxist philosophy, the content and methods of Marxist and Engels philosophy, and the contemporary significance of Marxist philosophy. It will focus on the philosophical interpretation of the classic texts of Marx, Engels, Lenin and Mao Zedong.

This course introduces the core concepts, methods, and framework of financial economics. The course covers the latest developments in financial theory, with special attention to how investors form individual financial decisions and the price effects produced by the interaction between investors in the financial market. Course topics include three basic analysis methods of finance: market equilibrium (state preference) analysis, no-arbitrage analysis, and mean variance analysis.

This course examines the history of world radio and television, including its invention and development. It covers the current concepts and trends of radio and television journalism and communication in China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Topics include the characteristics and social functions of radio and television; the transmission elements of their sound and picture; radio and television news; satellite and cable TV journalism; and television in the internet era. 

This course examines open macroeconomics with particular focus on its application. It covers the main theories of exchange rate determination and how well they match the data; the role of the exchange rate in the macroeconomy and implications for policymakers; the choice of exchange rate regimes, the European Monetary Union; international financial crises; policy issues facing China and other emerging economies; and issues related to capital flows and the reform of the international financial system.

This issue-driven course discusses both the theories and practices regarding social networking and converged/integrated communication via social media today. This course also examines interrelationships among media, communication, politics, economy, technology, business, social institutions, and individuals, as well as a variety of issues concerning the role and influence of social media and social networking in the society as a whole.

The aim of Spoken Chinese is to enhance the proficiency of oral communication by learning common vocabularies and sentences.

Elementary Class: For those who have vocabulary skill of more than 200 Chinese words. The class mainly teaches basic grammar and daily expressions.
 

By introducing the basic elements of traditional Chinese opera and the influential opera types (Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, Huangmei Opera, Sichuan Opera, etc.), international students experience the richness and diversity of Chinese culture. In the opera analysis, students learn the essence of opera culture and qualities of opera characters.