Chinese

This course is to help students to

1.Understand and master the basic concepts of the general business ethics code, the law of market subjects. the law of business conduct, the law of government intervention in business activities, and the basic provisions and contents of the relevant specific sectoral laws in China, and be able to improve the ability to analyze and solve problems with empirical cases.

2. Through the systematic study of the course, students will enrich their knowledge of law and business ethics, expand their horizons, improve their knowledge structure, and respond to the requirements of society for management graduates, thus enhancing their employment competitiveness.

The course presents the basic theoretical knowledge of contract law; the main problems in contract practice; how to judge the legal effect and legal relationship status in contract practice; and how to make basic judgments on the nature of contract disputes; analyze and resolve common problems in contract disputes. The content of the course includes basic principles of contract law, legal rules for contract formation, legal rules and practices for contract validity, performance of contracts, change and transfer of contracts, termination of contracts, and liability for breach of contract.

This course introduces the development of Chinese calligraphy from its origin to the present, enabling students to have a basic understanding of the style and tradition of Chinese calligraphy and the cultural significance behind it. In addition to analyzing the development of various calligraphy styles, styles and artistic expressions according to the evolution of the times, we will pay special attention to the roles played by historical, cultural, and social factors. Important topics include "the establishment and transformation of calligraphy paradigms", "calligraphy and religion ", "Calligraphy and Painting", "Modern and Traditional", etc.

Physiology is the science of studying the function and mechanism of living bodies. This course introduces the relationship between physiology and human health in the form of classes. It aims to make students master the law of life activities and maintain physical and mental health by teaching the physiological functions of blood, circulation, respiration, urinary, digestion and nervous system. This course systematically introduces the basic knowledge of the physiology, from micro to macro. While discussing the basic rule of higher animal life activities as well as the importance of human health, the course examines important discoveries in the history of the development of physiology and embodied in the process of scientific thought, the concept of innovation, and dedication to science. Students not only get the physiology knowledge theory, value, and know their own physical and mental health, but also increase their scientific thought and scientific spirit.

This course examines the current sociology and political science research in globalization. The first part of the course looks at the history of globalization and discusses both the research to analyze and understand the future of globalization. The second part discusses global political and economic change and the consequences after the latest wave of globalization, with particular focus on the global production chain, the role of the nation-state, global governance, as well as the phenomenon of globalization and inequality. The third part of the course examines the impact of globalization class, gender, culture, social movements, environmental justice and health management. Assessment: class participation (50%), the final report including oral reports and written research report (50%).

This course is for students who have taken Intermediate III of the Chinese Language Course for International Students or those who have taken Chinese for at least 700 hrs. By the end of the course students are capable of using written language to communicate effectively in formal writing and of understanding public announcements, news, and other broadcasts. In addition to the text lessons, this course also brings up topics each class that help students develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Through the course, students are able to use appropriate Chinese to carry on discussions, and read newspapers and magazines to further understand Taiwanese culture and language. Text: PRACTICAL AUDIO-VIDUAL CHINESE 1N, lessions 1-10. Assessment: midterm and final presentations, homework, quizzes, attendance and performance.

This course covers the principles of taxation; history of the tax system; contemporary tax system; generation, development, and evolution of taxation; and laws of taxation as a discipline closely related to the behavior of the state. The basic content of the course is divided into three major parts. The first part introduces the basic concepts and principles of taxation and the relationship between taxation and economy; the second part introduces the evolution process of ancient Chinese taxation system; the third part briefly introduces the setting of contemporary taxation system and its reform trend.

This course provides a basic knowledge of Japanese literature and culture, as well as the history and current state of Sino-Japanese relations. The course helps students develop a relatively objective and dispassionate understanding of Japan based on extensive reading and independent thinking, in addition to the mass media and mainstream Sino-Japanese propaganda, and to enable them to think and write about issues of interest to them under the guidance of the instructor.

This course introduces key concepts and theories of human resource management. It covers various functions of human resources management including job analysis, HR acquisition and allocation, salary and incentive, learning and development, labor relations management, and different types of enterprises (state-owned, private, and foreign enterprises). The course analyzes case studies and includes discussions regarding how to solve current management issues in China.

This course provides a broad exploration of life, qualities of life, the meaning of life, appreciation of life, respect for life, and preservation of life values. Topics include: what is life; life of origin and evolution; life from genes to see creatures; reproductive physiology; circulation, the immune system; neurophysiological aspects of life; animal behavior; Thoreau's Brave New World - evolution of genetic plant diversity; biological diversity and ecological conservation; genetic engineering and life application; cloning sheep and ethics; facing sickness and death; and the circle of life.