Fudan University

This course focuses on the development and management of theme parks. It enables students to participate in the design and management of theme parks through classroom reports, and to cultivate their innovation and problem analysis ability. This course covers the development history, trends, macro-strategy and specific operations of theme parks, and analyzes internationally renowned theme park groups and cases, as well as the development status and future trends of theme park management.

This course introduces the major theoretical schools of thought in social change theory. Through the course, students learn how to analyze social change and improve their understanding of social change in China since 1949.

An important part of diplomatic work, economic diplomacy is based on international political economy, international economics, and international economic law. Course topics include the theoretical framework and role of economy in diplomacy; the functions, characteristics, rules and objectives of economic diplomacy; the forms and means of economic diplomacy; and policy effects of economic diplomacy.

The course provides a study of architectural culture, which is one of the traditional Chinese cultures. Topics include basic theories, general concepts, and main contents of Chinese traditional architectural culture; its historical development process, achievements, and social and cultural significance; current situation of preservation and protection of Chinese traditional buildings; practical value and influence of traditional architectural culture; language and cultural knowledge related to traditional architectural culture.

This course adheres to the concept of general education, based on the main body of film art, and also on the appeal of film works and the unique analysis of artistic styles. It uses film case analysis as a method and audiovisual language as a basic tool. The audio-visual language and narrative techniques of movies are studied for their artistic and ideological nature, so that students can understand the rules of film art creation, and master the great aesthetic value of the film (ideological and emotional), so as to cultivate their thinking ability and creative ability.

This course will introduce

1) Diplomatic system, including the historic evolution of diplomacy, diplomatic manners and principles, and diplomatic bureaucracy and staff establishment.

2) Content and process of bilateral diplomacy, including functions of bilateral diplomacy, diplomatic negotiations and diplomatic treaties as results.

3) The trend of contemporary diplomacy, including summit diplomacy, multilateral diplomacy, mediation, public diplomacy, and collaborative diplomacy.

4) The characteristics, style, and development of Chinese diplomacy, such that students will gain systematic understanding of diplomacy’s effects in contemporary international relations, and learn basic diplomatic affairs knowledge and skills.

This course explores the basic theories regarding the economics of money, banking, and financial markets. Topics include why money is needed; the monetary system and financial system; how money be should managed; and what kind of financial system is best.