"International Communication and East Asian Affairs: Current Political and Economic Conditions" is an online course provided by the Graduate Institute of Journalism, National Taiwan University, and Radio Taiwan International.
This course delves into East Asian affairs, particularly focusing on China and Taiwan. Topics covered include China's Third Revolution and its implications for the Sino-American strategic competition, the political economy of China, state-society relations within China, and an exploration of recent youth politics in Taiwan.
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"International Communication and East Asian Affairs: Current Political and Economic Conditions" is an online course provided by the Graduate Institute of Journalism, National Taiwan University, and Radio Taiwan International.
This course delves into East Asian affairs, particularly focusing on China and Taiwan. Topics covered include China's Third Revolution and its implications for the Sino-American strategic competition, the political economy of China, state-society relations within China, and an exploration of recent youth politics in Taiwan.
"International Communication and East Asian Affairs: Current Political and Economic Conditions" is an online course provided by the Graduate Institute of Journalism, National Taiwan University, and Radio Taiwan International.
This course delves into East Asian affairs, particularly focusing on China and Taiwan. Topics covered include China's Third Revolution and its implications for the Sino-American strategic competition, the political economy of China, state-society relations within China, and an exploration of recent youth politics in Taiwan.
Each week, the course provides comprehensive video lectures and interactive discussions to facilitate deeper understanding and engagement with the subject matter. Whether taken as part of advanced international communication studies or as preparation for enrollment in the Graduate Institute of Journalism at National Taiwan University, this course delivers intellectual stimulation and is instrumental in understanding contemporary global dynamics and East Asian affairs.
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China's Third Revolution and the Sino-American Strategic Competition
This is an introductory module to briefly discuss how China has changed since Xi Jinping came to power and how this change has led to the reorientation of America’s China policy from “engagement” to “competition.” It will first introduce Xi Jinping’s Third Revolution following Mao Zedong’s First Revolution and Deng Xiaoping’s Second Revolution, and then explain why Xi has launched this revolution. It is followed by explaining how this change is in conflict with the assumption of America’s “engagement policy.” And then we talk about how the Trump and Biden administrations’ have responded to this conflict. Finally, we will discuss whether the strategic competition between the U.S. and China will evolve into a new cold war.
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Compile a digital notebook of course materials and notes
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Stay organized and improve your recall by creating a digital notebook where you can store all relevant course materials.
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Create a new notebook for the course.
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Import lecture slides, readings, notes, and any other relevant materials into the notebook.
Review key political science and history concepts
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Review key concepts in political science and history to build a strong foundation for understanding the course material.
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Review your notes or textbooks from previous political science and history courses.
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Take practice quizzes or review online resources to test your understanding of key concepts.
Complete practice questions on Chinese history and politics
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Reinforce your understanding of Chinese history and politics by completing practice questions and quizzes.
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Read 'China's Grand Strategy' by John Mearsheimer
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Gain insights into China's strategic objectives and foreign policy behavior by reading a seminal work in the field.
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Purchase or borrow a copy of 'China's Grand Strategy'.
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Read the book thoroughly, taking notes and highlighting important passages.
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Summarize the main arguments and theories presented in the book.
Join a study group with peers who are also taking the course
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Establish a study group to work on assignments, discuss course material, and learn from your peers.
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Post a message on the course discussion board or reach out to classmates via email to find potential study partners.
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Set up a regular meeting time and place to meet.
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Develop a study plan and allocate responsibilities for preparing and presenting on different topics.
Develop a research proposal on a topic related to East Asian affairs
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Develop a research proposal to solidify your understanding of East Asian affairs and prepare for future research or coursework.
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Identify a specific topic within East Asian affairs that interests you.
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Conduct a literature review to gather background information on your topic.
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Develop a research question and hypothesis.
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Outline your research methods and data analysis plan.
Write a blog post or article on a current event related to East Asian affairs
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Solidify your understanding of the course material by analyzing and writing about current events related to East Asia.
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Choose a current event that is relevant to the course topics.
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Research the event thoroughly, gathering information from multiple sources.
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Write a blog post or article that analyzes the event, provides context, and offers your own insights.
Compile a digital notebook of course materials and notes
Show steps
Stay organized and improve your recall by creating a digital notebook where you can store all relevant course materials.
Show steps
- Choose a note-taking app or software that works for you.
- Create a new notebook for the course.
- Import lecture slides, readings, notes, and any other relevant materials into the notebook.
Review key political science and history concepts
Show steps
Review key concepts in political science and history to build a strong foundation for understanding the course material.
Browse courses on
Chinese Politics
Show steps
- Review your notes or textbooks from previous political science and history courses.
- Take practice quizzes or review online resources to test your understanding of key concepts.
Complete practice questions on Chinese history and politics
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of Chinese history and politics by completing practice questions and quizzes.
Browse courses on
Chinese History
Show steps
- Find practice questions and quizzes online or in textbooks.
- Take the practice questions and quizzes, reviewing your answers to identify areas where you need improvement.
Read 'China's Grand Strategy' by John Mearsheimer
Show steps
Gain insights into China's strategic objectives and foreign policy behavior by reading a seminal work in the field.
View
The Ecology of Nations: American Democracy in a...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Purchase or borrow a copy of 'China's Grand Strategy'.
- Read the book thoroughly, taking notes and highlighting important passages.
- Summarize the main arguments and theories presented in the book.
Join a study group with peers who are also taking the course
Show steps
Establish a study group to work on assignments, discuss course material, and learn from your peers.
Show steps
- Post a message on the course discussion board or reach out to classmates via email to find potential study partners.
- Set up a regular meeting time and place to meet.
- Develop a study plan and allocate responsibilities for preparing and presenting on different topics.
Develop a research proposal on a topic related to East Asian affairs
Show steps
Develop a research proposal to solidify your understanding of East Asian affairs and prepare for future research or coursework.
Show steps
- Identify a specific topic within East Asian affairs that interests you.
- Conduct a literature review to gather background information on your topic.
- Develop a research question and hypothesis.
- Outline your research methods and data analysis plan.
Write a blog post or article on a current event related to East Asian affairs
Show steps
Solidify your understanding of the course material by analyzing and writing about current events related to East Asia.
Show steps
- Choose a current event that is relevant to the course topics.
- Research the event thoroughly, gathering information from multiple sources.
- Write a blog post or article that analyzes the event, provides context, and offers your own insights.
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