Chinese

This course examines the laws of industrial development, the process of industrial formation, the industrial structure and its changes, the evolution of industrial organizations, and the optimal design of industrial policies.

China’s rise posts various challenges to conventional thinking about law, society and economic development, especially after the 2008 global financial crisis. How can China offset its institutional weaknesses at home while achieving impressive economic results worldwide without moving closer to the existing models of western countries? Is China’s transition really unique in terms of East Asian experiences such as those of Taiwan, Japan, and Korea? Also, China’s experience illustrates a latecomer paradox: Does the latecomer have an advantage as a result of quick replication of institutional innovation and technology? Conversely, do latecomer states lack the incentive to carry out fundamental reforms as a result of easy success? This course examines China’s experience in the context of law, society and development and explores whether and what lessons they provide for conventional development thinking. It compares China with Taiwan and other East Asian countries and examines a wide range of legal institutions and their practices, including political system, corruption control, contract, property, banking, corporate law, foreign investment and trade and study how such institutions interact with existing ones in the context of local economic conditions, societal and political networks, and legal culture legacy. Assessment: Class Performance (20%), final paper (80%).

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.

The course explores the biochemical and physical bases of the utilization of nutrients and metabolism in a human context and covers the molecular, cellular, and whole-body levels. Topics include: nutritional sciences; digestive system; mineral nutrients and dietary reference intakes; macro and micro minerals; water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; body composition; energy expenditure and balance; digestion, absorption, and metabolism of dietary carbohydrates, fiber, lipids, and protein; phytochemicals; functional food components; integration, regulation and control of metabolism.

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 addresses the effective use of emerging technology in Digital Cultural Content Creation including: versatile digital publishing, digital imaging, animation, video, website design, web community development, and media production management.The learning activity designates a hands-on assignment and requires a complete output in the form of publishable presentation.

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.