National Taiwan University

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%).

The class gives an introduction to basic microarray technology focusing on the development, analysis, conceptual and theoretical basis of microarray technology. The course also covers the modern and emerging applications. Other topics include microarray analysis, introduction to the chemistry, basics of biochemistry, genes and genomes, microarray surfaces, targets and probes, microarray manufacturing, microarray detection, and microarray informatics. Text: Mark Schena, MICROARRAY ANALYSIS. Assessment: report and presentation, final exam, miderm exam, homework and participation.

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 is designed as an NTU flagship lecture series and invites distinguished diplomats from different countries to address global issues of joint interests. The course encourages curiosity and in-depth reflection on various global topics through a series of guest lectures, readings, comprehensive discussion sessions, and final presentation. The schedule for each week is as follows:

1: Introduction

2: Austria

3: Slovakia

4: Saudi Arabia

5: Canada

6: Lithuania

7: Japan

8: Group Presentation Week

9: USA

10: Tuvalu

11: Guatemala

12: Chile

13: Czech Republic

14: Indonesia

15 and 16: Final presentation Weeks 

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.