Fudan University

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.

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.

This course introduces international macroeconomics and international finance. It examines the macroeconomic and financial linkages between countries. Topics include national income accounting, the balance of payments, the operation of the exchange rate systems, the international capital market, the international monetary system, and the mechanisms of adjustment of exchange rate, interest rate, current account balance, output and price level in response to monetary and fiscal policies. Some issues regarding the Chinese economy, such as the current account imbalance and capital flow, and RMB exchange rate are discussed. 

Note: This course has a different unit value than a similar course with the same name (International Finance) also offered by the School of Economics at Fudan University.

This course includes a review of practice models, intervention methods, and techniques for the practice of social work with a focus on mental health care. Areas of study include the effective promotion of mental health through psychoeducation, the prevention of mental illnesses, intervention once mental illness has been identified, relapse prevention, and rehabilitation services. Specific topics include the treatment of severe and persistent mental health issues, depression and suicide, dual diagnosis (i.e. substance abuse in conjunction with a mental health issue), and effective treatment for those suffering from severe trauma. The course embraces an overall value of ‘multicultural competency,' which includes evaluating each social work action and intervention within the cultural context in which it occurs, and modifying and adjusting the methods used to best fit the context.

This course focuses on elaborating the logic of the interaction between non-profit organizations and the government by introducing the theoretical evolution of the relationship between non-profit organizations and the government while also touching upon the NGO-government relationship models in several countries. This course aims to clarify how non-profit organizations could contribute in social development, and examine how civil society organization development and organizational actions would influence the formal power structure. This course would explore the development trend and institutional construction of the relationship between non-profit organizations and government in China.