COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

CENTER FOR GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM

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Director: Chen, Kuo-hua

The Center for General Education and Core Curriculum was established for the development of the Core Curriculum Program so that the essence of General Education could be implemented. Teachers who specialize in one of the twelve major fields teach various required courses. Currently, 370 faculty members, either from the Center or from the departments, teach in the program. The Center functions as a department and is responsible for the course design, teaching support and relevant issues for the three major fields in the core curriculum: Social Analysis, Morality and Religion, and Arts Appreciation and Creation. Furthermore, the Center also provides some elective courses according to students’ interests and needs. About fifty faculty members participate on both full- and part-time bases to teach all relevant courses for each semester.

Mission

The Center aims at a comprehensive reform of curricula in order to enhance the quality of general education and preparing students for the shifting global society. The objective is guided by the following beliefs:

1. College students must be equipped with an international perspective so as to enlarge their personal scope of knowledge, to acquaint themselves with innovative technologies and their applications, to have a comprehensive understanding of the past and the present, and thus to cultivate alternative thinking of the future.
2. College students must have a strong sense of responsibility for themselves, for society and their country, and for the world as well.
3. Students from colleges of sciences and engineering should be immersed in the fields of the humanities and social science. Similarly, students from colleges of humanities and social sciences should have a basic knowledge of natural sciences.
4. College students must be equipped with not only individual specialization but also great adaptability to the rapidly changing society, especially the employment market.

The core curriculum is distinguished from liberal curricula in its systematic structure. Based on significant reforms, the program is also expected to trigger even more comprehensive and continuous reformation in the years ahead. Therefore, it is crucial for the upgrading of teaching and the development of Tamkang University as a whole. In a word, the core curriculum makes reference to the curriculum reformation of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology during the past years. Nevertheless, it does include the founding ideals of Tamkang University.

Faculty

Director & Associate Professor

Chen, Kuo-hua

Professor

Yeh, Shao-kuo

Associate Professors

Chen, Hsin-chih; Chen, Min-nan; Hsu, Tsuo-ming; Wang, Chih-ming; Shieh, Philip; Lee, Pei-yee

Assistant Professors

Cheng, Kuang-ming; Sung, Angela Hung-yen; Gan, Chris Yung-ying; Lee, Jack Kai-en; Han, Kuei-hsiang; Tai, Carol Chia-jwu

Lecturers

Hu, Yen-wei; Huang, Wen-chih; Hwang, Yih-lin; Lan, Yu-hua; Lin, Yung-chi; Yang, Huang-wen

The Program

The core curriculum program consists of twelve major fields, offering various required courses to all students of Tamkang. Each field provides a variety of courses preparing students for the future, depending upon the specialties of the faculty, the interests of students, and the needs of the global society. The twelve fields are described as follows:

1. Appreciation of Chinese Literature (2 credits)
   Through the analysis and appreciation of novel, poetry, article, prose, and well-known works of Chinese masters, students will be led into the realm of Chinese literature and develop a perceptive and critical eye into the work.
2. Arts Appreciation and Invention (2 credits)
   The courses of arts appreciation and invention enhance students' appreciation and analysis of art works and they guide students with special interest and talent into the fantastic and wonderful world of arts.
3. Chinese Language (3 credits)
   Courses of Chinese language improve students' ability in communication, so that they may express their thoughts in an elegant, precise style.
4. Foreign Languages and Drills (8 credits)
   The courses of foreign languages and drills help students learn the basic concepts of language and the social life, culture of its country. The aim is to heighten students' interest in learning and to improve their communication skill.
5. History Studies (2 credits)
   The courses of history studies enhance students' ability in perception and analysis of the historical events. The aim is to help students obtain objective and useful historical knowledge.
6. The Constitution and Law in Daily Life (2 credits)
   The courses of the constitution and laws in daily life provide students with general ideas about constitutional law and basic understanding of law. Upon finishing this cluster of courses, students will gain basic legal knowledge with a view to becoming a well-rounded citizen.
7. Information Education (4-8 credits)
   With the University’s Triple-Objective, the courses of information education aim to teach students the appropriate use of the computer system, and to fulfill the goal of "computerized" education.
   
8. Natural Sciences (2 credits)
   The courses of natural sciences help students explore the laws of nature and learn the principles of natural sciences, so that each non-science student may have the opportunity to expand their thoughts in other areas of studies.
   
9. International Culture, Politics, Society, and Economy (2 credits)
   The purpose of the courses of international culture, politics, society, and economy is to introduce concepts of internal relations and to enhance the global awareness of students, so that each of them may gain a better understanding of today's world.
   
10. Futures Studies (2 credits)
    The courses of future studies put emphasis on forward thinking and alternative futures from an integrative perspective in society, technology, economy, environment, and politics of the future
    world.
    
11. Social Analysis (2 credits)
    The courses of social analysis enhance students' interests in social problems and to re-think the moral standards of our society. The courses encourage students to overcome any difficulties in life and lead them toward a healthy ways of living.
    
12. Ethics and Religion (2 credits)
    The courses of ethics and religion guide students through ways of observation, analysis and further to perceive that "Ethics and Religion is a necessity of human beings, not a rule to restrain human spirit."

The Organization of the Core Curriculum Committee

The Executive Level---

• Vice President for Academic Affairs, also entitled the Director in General.
• Dean of the College of Education, also entitled the Deputy Director in General.
• Director of Center for General Education and Core Curriculum, also entitled the Executive Secretary.

Major Fields and Course Design Directors

1. Appreciation of Chinese Literature Course Design Director: Chair of Chinese Department
2. Arts Appreciation and Invention Course Design Director: Faculty of Center for General Education and Core Curriculum
3. Chinese Language Course Design Director: Chair of Chinese Department
4. Foreign Languages and Drills Course Design Director: Dean of the College of Foreign Languages and Literatures
5. History Studies Course Design Director: Chair of History Department
6. The Constitution and Law in Daily Life Course Design Director: Chair of Public Administrations Department
7. Information Education Course Design Director: Chair of Information Sciences Department or Chair of Information Management Department
8. Natural Sciences Course Design Director: Dean of the College of Sciences
9. International Cultures, Politics, Societies and Economies Course Design Director: Dean of the College of International Studies
10. Futures Studies Course Design Director: Chair of Graduate Institute of Futures Studies
11. Social Analyses Course Design Director: Faculty of Center for General Education and Core Curriculum
12. Ethics and Religion Course Design Director: Faculty of Center for General Education and Core Curriculum

Course Descriptions

Appreciation of Chinese Literature

A0284 Taiwanese Literature (2/2) This course provides an introduction to the development of Taiwanese literature and a reflection on the past, the present and the future of Taiwanese literature

A1344 Appreciation of Modern Chinese Literature (2/2) This course explores the development of Chinese literature from 1919 until 1949, with an emphasis on literary history, literary competition, and literary schools during this period.

A2036 Appreciation of Chinese Classical Literature (2/2) This course provides an introduction to the history and trends of Chinese classical literature, including every genre, and creative training.

A2213 Appreciation of Chinese Popular Literature (2/2) This course defines and introduces what popular literature is and focuses on some important works in China or Taiwan.

A2347 Selected Readings on Social Critical Essays in Ancient China (2/2) This course covers the social problems, humanity and critical thinking of intellectuals in ancient China. This course will select some important essays which discuss cultural phenomenon.

A2348 Selected Readings on Aesthetics Classics in Ancient China (2/2) This course studies the concept of Chinese aesthetics. Students are expected to have a broader perspective and know-how to appreciate aesthetics in ancient China.

A2349 Selected Readings on the Prefaces of Novels in Ancient China (2/2) This course covers studies on the prefaces of novels from Wei-Jin Dynasty to Ching Dynasty to let students realize the concepts, theories, processes of novels in ancient China.

Arts Appreciation and Invention

A0457 Performance Arts (2/2) Theatre, dance, performance, and mix-means art will be introduced to the students in this course. Students are required to go to the theatres to see performances and combing the theories of performing arts and their respond to the live performance in their reports and class discussion.

A0544 Basic Elements in Music (2/2) Music plays an important role in our life. It enhances our perspectives in esthetics and spirituality. In order to appreciate music, therefore, we need to understand its core elements. This course aims at introducing basic elements that appeared in all kinds of music. From here, students are able to analyze music and develop a more critical ear when listening.

A1788 Tradition and Appreciation of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting (2/2) Calligraphy, originating from China, stands for the center of Chinese art. With the ability to appreciate it, we find the access to the spiritual ideas and esthetics of Chinese painting. The close relationship between calligraphy and Chinese painting influences the historical development and esthetical inclination of each other. In this course, we will, first of all, identify different styles of Chinese calligraphy and painting in history. Second of all, we will discuss the metaphysical aspects existing in the tradition of Chinese calligraphy and painting.

A1950 Music and Life (2/2) People sometimes record their lives by means of music. This course investigates the music from different aspects of life.

A1951 Musical Styles and Their Appreciation (2/2) This course aims at stylistic analysis and appreciation of music from a variety of regions and periods.

F0106 Art Creation and Expression (2/2) Four processes are involved in this course: first, presentation of master works; second, examination of the creative process; third, leading students to create their own works; fourth, discussion of the art projects of students in the final class.

T0229 Chinese Ink Painting (2/2) This course has three major goals. First, we want to introduce the esthetic styles and painting methods of Chinese ink painting to our students. Second, we want to teach our students the basic skills of ink painting through appreciation, practice, and creation. Third, we want to facilitate our students' interest and appreciation of Chinese painting and traditional cultures.

T0230 Watercolor Technique & Application (2/2) Watercolor painting is an age-old art form. In the 16th century, watercolors were a preferred medium for murals. In 17th century Holland and 18th century England, watercolor painting was studied and held in high esteem. Transparent, semi-transparent and non-transparent, with techniques such as covering, fitting and wetting, learning to appreciate and create watercolor paintings is the main objective of this course.

T0334 Digital Content Development (2/2) Digital content include the Web content, digital publication, multimedia, blog, portal sites, and Web design and aesthetics. The curriculum includes theory and practice of these fields.

T0335 Introduction to Visual Arts (2/2) The course design was a basic introduction to the development of visual art history in Chinese and Western civilization. It presented a general concept to the different horizon about "image" in these two different culture-types. The point of view of the social history of art and the comparative history of art were introduced for this course. The course objectives are: 1. Basic knowledge of the visual art development in histories. 2. Understanding the connection between art, culture and society. 3. Comparing the difference concept of "image" in different cultures. 4. Approaching a general capacity and disposition of visual art.

T0336 Introduction to Digital Arts (2/2) Digital arts include those of visual, video, animation, music, content, archive. The curriculum includes theory and practice of these fields.

T1284 Traditional Chinese Paintings (2/2) This course introduces landscape paintings, portraits, flower and bird paintings, genres, and tomb frescos through exploring the evolution of Chinese ink paintings and aesthetic theories in the historical contexts.

T1285 The Language of Visual Experience and Visual Art (2/2) This course provides an analysis of the relationship between human visual experience and the language of the visual arts.

T1287 Music master works appreciation and interpretation (2/2) This course introduces the master musical pieces of the western music focusing on world-class composers, music theories and their analysis. Through this study, students will learn to interpret and appreciate the art and logic of the western music.

T1657 Modern and Contemporary Western Art (2/2) This course provides an accessible historical progression from mid-nineteenth century to the late twentieth century, focusing on major artists and art movements.

T1861 Comic Art (2/2) Comic art is the foundation of visual culture. The graphic civilization won't be advanced in the 21st century until comic art is promoted and recognized.

T2006 Exploration of Singing (2/2) This course is about exploring the region of singing. This course aims to teach students proper ways of singing, and to introduce them different aspects of vocal music, such as Jazz, Musical , Lieder , Folk song , Chinese art song and opera. T2007 Western Art from Renaissance to Realism (2/2) This course surveys Western art from the 15th century to the mid-19th century, focusing on painting, sculpture and architecture, and introduction of development of modern visual culture after the late 19th century.

T2008 Visual Art: A Comparative History and The Context (2/2) An analysis of the comparative visual art history between Chinese and European, from prehistory to 1900s.

T2009 Techniques and Appreciation of Sculptural Art (2/2) This course introduces sculptural art. Every three-dimensional object, in representational or abstract form, is called sculpture in a broad sense. Integrated with humanities and emotions, it is considered a sculptural art.

T2010 Multimedia Arts (2/2) This course helps students to access all aspects of multimedia and intends to guide them to orient themselves in appreciation, production and invention.

T2011 Chinese Jade Artistry (2/2) This course contains: (1) Authentication of jade objects; (2) Quality evaluation of them; (3) Capability of appreciation, and (4) History of Chinese jade artistry.

T2013 The Appreciation of Western Opera (2/2) This course introduces the beginning and the development of Western opera, the stories and authors; also we will analyze and interpret the operastyle.

T2014 The Art of the Application of Shu-fa (2/2) With an angle of modern life, the instructor tries to investigate the application of traditional Shu-fu to arts and direct students to have access to its application and practice.

T2016 The Basic Sketching Skill of Model Art (2/2) This course trains students’ coordination of eyes and hands so that students know how to create an art work. Moreover, arts, art history and the contemporary thoughts are also introduced.

T2018 Appreciation and Composition of Songs (2/2) In this course, students will be guided to appreciate and compose songs of many styles. The coursework includes principles and composition of lyrics, rhyme, rhythm, melody and harmony.

T2020 Arts History of the Renaissance (2/2) During the 14th century, the emergence of the Renaissance declares the coming of "early modern" history and the end of the Middle Ages. Its influence on Western culture still remains and becomes our heritage.

T2021 The Process of Western Art (2/2) This course covers introduction of certain periods of Western art from Classic, Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic to Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-classicism and Romanticism, including painting, sculpture, architecture, craft, etc.

T2102 Art and Gender (2/2) This course discusses how gender is relevant to the creation and appreciation of visual arts from the eighteenth century to contemporary era. We will consider the images and concepts of female and male bodies in their socio-cultural contexts. We will examine the roles of men and women in art through aesthetic and historical analyses.

T2104 The Art of the Piano (2/2) The piano, an unique instrument, has played an important role in our life and in every corner of our society. Since the Baroque time, the piano has evolved into an instrument that covers almost every composer's repertoire in three hundred years of history. Among these great masters, Chopin is the most unique one who composed mostly for the piano; and indeed, his music has captured many people's hearts. This course intends to lead students into the essence, spirit, and beauty of piano music, including classical, popular, new age and jazz styles. We will discuss how a pianist "becomes" a real artist. Topics include personality traits, career choices, and inner life conflict. Demonstration in class and live concert will be the modes of this course.

T2105 The Dialogue Between Music and Art (2/2) This course provides a methodology for exploring music, painting, literature and drama through an analysis of their common elements.

T2106 The Art of Stone Color Glue Painting (2/2) This course provides a description of the history of Chinese stone color glue painting and demonstrations of corresponding techniques. Students can create their own stone color glue paintings.

T2356 Advanced Drawing (2/2) This course trains students in sketching, art appreciation and critique, and in the expression and creation of works. To gain a deeper understanding of art is the final purpose of this course.

Chinese Language

A1376 Chinese Language (2/2) This course tries to improve students' writing ability and help them appreciate the value and beauty of language through practice.

Foreign Languages and Drills

A0015 English (3/3) This course is designed to develop students' English reading skills and to enhance their concerns for contemporary cultural topics.

A0174 Japanese (3/3) This course covers daily conversation about food, clothing, housing, and transportation, along with special knowledge based on individual departments.

A0340 Spanish (3/3) This course presents pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar to give students basic training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

A1321 German (3/3) This course enables students to learn the language and culture of Germany.

A1322 German Language Drills (1/1) This course provides an intensive drill with an emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking ability.

A1323 Japanese Language Drills (1/1) This course is designed to train students' listening and speaking ability.

A1334 English Language Drills (1/1) This course intends to develop a good command of the English language with a focus on listening comprehension and fluency in speaking.

A1335 French Language Drills (1/1) This course provides a basic knowledge of pronunciation, simple phrases, and short sentences, with practice in intonation and dictation.

A1336 Spanish Language Drills (1/1) This course provides further training in listening and speaking.

A1337 Russian Language Drills (1/1) This course provides practices in listening and speaking.

A1338 French (3/3) This course introduces the basic vocabulary, sentence patterns, grammar structures of the French language, and French culture and daily life.

A1339 Russian for Beginners (3/3) This course introduces a basic knowledge of the Russian language with listening, speaking, reading, and writing on common topics.

History Studies

History of Taiwan

A0285 History of Taiwan: An Introduction (2/2)This course explores the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Taiwan from the prehistoric period to the present.

A2171 Taiwan Diplomatic History (2/2) This course explores the foreign affairs of Taiwan in the modern era. The teaching emphasizes Taiwanese international relations, especially interacting with US, Japan and Mainland China.

A2304 A Social Culture History of Taiwan (2/2) Choosing some of talking topics from mass media, this course introduces the historical process behind every affair first, leads students to rethink the problem of why it happened, and trains students to explore everything with logics.

A2323 Taiwanese History and Culture in the Modern Era (2/2) This course provides a discussion of the historical change and the cultural development of Taiwan during the modern period, from 1860 to the present.

A3454 The Exploration of Taiwan History (2/2) The objective of this course is to broaden the horizon of Taiwanese history; to increase students' knowledge of Taiwanese history so students may cherish their treasure of culture.

A3455 History and Culture of Taiwan and Historical Sites in Tamsui (2/2) The main purpose of this course is to help students realize the characteristics of Taiwanese cultural developments and cultivate them to cherish Tamsui, the Taiwanese history and the capital of culture.

A3456 Discovery of Taiwanese Historical Cultures and Antiques (2/2) This course aims to develop students' concerns of history of Taiwan by reading relative documents and studying historical materials, and doing fieldwork in local historical sites.

A3457 The Human and Society in Taiwan History (2/2) This course discusses the changes of human and society during the period from 1860 to 1980. In this course, we’ll focus on the characteristics, cultures and other relative topics to do some researches about Taiwanese human and society.

History of China

A0121 History of Modern China (2/2)This course provides a comprehensive analysis of eight to ten controversial and critical events in contemporary Chinese history and a discussion of the political, economic, and social predicament of China in the 19th and 20th centuries.

T0030 History of Contemporary China (2/2) This course examines and analyzes important events and individuals in contemporary Chinese history to help students understand the historical facts.

History of Society and Culture

A0100 History of Chinese Culture (2/2) This course provides a discussion of the development, social changes, and cultural development of Chinese History.

A1268 A Social Culture Perspective of Japan (2/2) This course presents the study of Japanese society from a social-culture perspective, dealing with issues of politics, economics, education, environment, technology, judicature, social welfare, labor problem, culture, etc.

A1422 Chinese Science, Technology and Culture (2/2) This course introduces the knowledge of Chinese science, and technology, and investigates their role in traditional Chinese culture and their link to pragmatic Confucianism.

A1496 Women in Chinese History (2/2) This course presents an introduction to the history of Chinese women, such as the status of women, women’s view of chastity, phenomena of bound feet, the relationship between women and laws, and prostitution.

A1813 European Civilization (2/2) This course presents an introduction of Western civilization - its strengths and weaknesses.

A2020 Esthetics: Sinological Arts (2/2) This course aims to discuss the paintings, calligraphies and other relative topics in ancient China.

A2061 Chinese Communities in Southeast Asia (2/2) To keep pace with Taiwan's "Southeast Asia Policy," this course educates students about the Chinese community affairs in Southeast Asia.

A2206 History and Life (2/2) By means of introducing many spiritual laws, verified by history, this course may help students become creators of their lives.

Influential Persons in Chinese History

A2062 Chinese History and Historical Figures: An Introduction (2/2) A historical figure reflected his times, and time modeled the figure. Hence, time and people interact with each other. We can gain more wisdom by understanding history and historical figures.

A2062 Chinese History and Historical Figures in Politics (2/2) This course presents a study of men in Chinese history to see if they played their roles well or not and how they influenced the future generations.

A2062 Chinese History and Historical Figures in the Types of Study (2/2) This course focuses on the backgrounds, the roles and the influences of the types of Chinese historical institutions.

A2062 Chinese History and Historical Figures in Finance and Economics (2/2) This course studies people in Chinese history related to the financial, economic, and living aspects and help students understand some historical events and people in detail.

A2062 Chinese History and Historical Figures as the Founders of Chinese Dynasties (2/2) This course presents an introduction to the rise and fall of each founding emperor in the history of China.

A2062 Chinese History and Historical Figures as Powerful Courtiers (2/2) This course introduces some powerful and influential courtiers throughout the dynasties of China.

A2062 Chinese History and Historical Figures in Ching Dynasty (2/2) This lecture mainly introduces people of the Ching dynasty, the background and the historical events. By holding discussions, students can fully understand the advantages and drawbacks of the historical figures' characters, which students will develop justified thinking to deal with controversial matters in the future.

A2081 Modern History and Historical Figures (2/2) This course explains how to analyze and assess historical figures. We choose five major historical figures, each from modern Chinese and Western history, and provide reasonable critical studies of their lives, actions and outstanding contributions.

A2368 Study on History: Modern Historical Events (2/2) By treatments and analysis of some important historical events as well as aristocracies, this course will lead students to realize the truth of history, the intergradations of historical events and the logos of significant historical figures.

The Constitution and Laws in Daily Life

T1655 The Law of Business (2/2) This course presents an introduction to the law and regulations relevant to the management of business. And by conducting case studies, students can build up their ability to summarize and analyze the facts of legal issues.

T2207 Constitutional Law and Human Right (2/2) This course provides the defense of human right according to the Constitution of Republic of China, including study of case which happened in Taiwan.

T2208 Gender Issues and Laws (2/2) This course provides an overview about the legal rules and practices of gender life.

T2209 Investment, Financial Management and Laws (2/2) This course presents an analysis of law system of financial productions, and the introductions of law regulations for investment.

T2210 Culture and Laws (2/2) This course provides an introduction to the laws and regulations pertaining to cultural affairs in Taiwan.

T2211 Information and Laws (2/2) This course starts with the role of law in the digital era, and makes an introduction of the legal system for information technology. It involves Internet IPR related laws, telecommunications related laws, electronic signatures law, computer-processed personal data protection law, law for consumer protection in electronic commerce, law for cybercrime, and so on.

T2212 Technology and Laws (2/2) This course introduces students the impacts brought about by the advancement of technology upon the legal system and how the system could be adjusted to resolve the issues emerging from the interaction of both.

T2528 Laws in Daily Life (2/2) This course introduces students basic concepts regarding the law and some common legal problems that occur in daily life.

Information Education

E0671 Application of Computers in Engineering: the College of Engineering (2/2) This course covers the application of techniques solving problems in engineering and the physical sciences. Discussions include solutions of equations of one variable, polynomial approximation, numerical integration and differentiation, etc.

E0768 Numerical Analysis: the College of Science (2/2) This course covers the application of techniques solving problems in engineering and the physical sciences. Topics include solutions of equations of one variable, polynomial approximation, numerical integration and differentiation, etc.

E1034 Introduction to Information Science (2/2) Topics of this course include: (1) Introduction to information society; (2)Computer Networking and Communication; (3) data processing; (4) hardware of computers; (5) software of computers; (6) applications of computer; (7) computer programming.

M0334 Data Processing (2/2) This course presents an introduction in how to use the computer to administrate, process and manage mass and complex data.

International Cultures, Politics, Societies and Economies

F0045 Introduction to Cross-Strait Relations (2/2) This course presents an analysis of the domestic and international factors that affects the changes of Cross-Strait relations, and discussion of their policy implications on both sides.

F0088 Latin American Studies (0/2) This course covers the general introduction to the geography, history, politics, economy, society, and diplomacy of Latin America.

F0090 Introduction to the European Union (2/0)(0/2) This course covers the introduction to the European Union, including the development of EU integration, institutions of EU, EMU(Euro), EU CFSP, cooperation on justice and home affairs, EU enlargement, the theory of EU integration.

F0093 Introduction to Japanese Politics (2/2) This course introduces the constitutional law of Japan, human rights and administrative organization, legal organization, judicial organization, political system in Japan, and compares the related topics in Taiwan.

F0094 Discover Spain (0/2) This course presents an introduction of 10 subjects: people and society; customs and folklore; tourism; festivities and food; literature; bullfight; art; music; dance; cinema.

T0151 Japanese Society and Culture (2/2) The objective of this course is to comprehensively introduce the traditional and modern culture of Japanese society.

T0156 Introduction to Southeast Asian Nations (2/2) This course aims to present students with the history, society, politics, economy of Southeast Asia. It will be helpful to understand the government policy of Asia.

T0190 Educational Issues in Mainland China (2/2) This course presents an introduction to the environment of education in Mainland China.

T0209 Arts, Movies and Opera in Southeast Asia (2/2) This course will introduce famous opera, film and movie of Southeast Asia. In the colonial era, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos were the French colony; Indonesia was colony; Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and Burma were the colonial territory of the United Kingdom; the Philippines was Spanish colony. There have been different culture and unique life style of individual country, the students will understand diversified culture in this region.

T0225 An Overview on Latin America (2/2) Geographically, Latin America consists of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. It has more than 30 countries, from Mexico in the extreme north to Chile and Argentina in the extreme south. Spanish and Portuguese are the principal official languages of the region. This course is dedicated to providing a panorama - from the year of 1492 that Cristóbal Colón "discovered" America - about human and cultural characteristics of some important countries of the region to the students.

T0226 American Culture through Films (2/2) Movies are an intensely dramatic and powerful way of telling stories audio-visually. Americans love a good movie and the rest of the world seems to follow suit. A good filmmaker is a master storyteller. Stories are about life-its pain and suffering, humor and irony, mystery, glamour, and uplifting and noble possibilities. Sometimes, a movie is a large metaphor of life, but its story has its "cultural" context and "cultural" slant. And each motion picture is a study and exploration in and of values or a system of values, and the articulation and expression of those values. This course intends to explore the American culture through movies.

T0227 An Overview on Iberian Culture (2/2) The Iberian peninsula (now consists of the countries of Spain and Portugal) is located in the extreme southwest of Europe. It is almost bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The Pyrenees forms the northeast edge of the peninsula, dividing it from the rest of Europe. At Gibraltar in the south, it approaches Arabian part of Africa. By this geographical reason, the Iberian Peninsula forms by itself a sub-system of the European culture and civilization. This course is dedicated to providing a panorama about human and cultural characteristics of the Iberian Peninsula to the students.

T0251 Selected Topics in Introduction to European Societies (2/2) This course aims to help students capture a basic but clear picture of European societies nowadays through selected topics from different aspects of the society, such as politics, languages, religions, cultures and traditions etc.. Students are expected to broaden their scope with comprehensive observations and imaginations on solid grounds.

T0473 Jean Monnet Action 2006: The European Union and European Integration (2/0) The objective of the course is to provide an understanding of the politics of European integration. The introductory section will introduce the origin of European integration and some basic idea about the EU. The second section will review the ideas of Europe and the formation of the idea of an European identity. The third section will turn to the political system of the EU and examine the institutional problems the EU is now facing. In the fourth section we will concentrate on the role of the EU in world politics and look at the security challenge ahead. The last section will examine the possible future of the EU as an international regime. We hope to offer students a broader view of the functioning of the EU and seek to find out the most significant characteristic of the European Union as the most important European regime.

T0475 Diversification of the Modern European Countries (2/2) This course introduces the politics, economics, education, culture, history, art, religion, society and customs to students in European Countries, plus an analysis of the importance of the European civilization in the whole world. From the view to see the history, art, sightseeing and economic of European Countries' development, and discussion of the European Countries' modern problems and the relations and interaction of the European Countries are also analyzed. The participants will through this course understand the new faces of the European Countries and the role of the European Countries in the world.

T0476 Zen-Buddhism and the Fusion of Cultures (2/2) Zen-Buddhism has been widely regarded as a valuable cultural heritage of Chinese Philosophy, because its special way of thinking can bring peace and happiness to the suffered souls. After the Second World War, Zen has been spread to the West. Nevertheless, it remains hard to find a good book for leading people into the world of Zen. This seminar will introduce the development and the thought of Zen systematically, including pointing out how Zen has been formed under the influence of the Chinese Humanism.

T0477 History and Culture in Southeast Asia (2/0) Focused on the early history of Southeast Asia and the introduction of Indian culture into Southeast Asia through peninsular of Malay; the colonialism of Western Imperialist invasion in the 16th century; cultural comparison between Borobudur and Angkor; why Thailand has retained its independence under the pressure of Western forces; comparison of the reigns of Spain, United States, Netherlands and the United Kingdom; Vietnamese history; situations in Singapore and Malaysia; and the relationship between Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

T0478 The People and Place of Australia (2/0) This introductory course for undergraduate students will cover basic elements of Australian population and geography. It also aims to increase the knowledge and understanding among students of the social and economic development in Australia and its relations with East and Southeast Asia in general, and with Taiwan in particular.

T1105 Cross-Strait Relations and Mainland Policies (2/2) This course presents an analysis and comparison of cross-strait relations in terms of present political, economic, social, and cultural exchange activities.

T1157 Studies of European Cultures (2/2) This course presents a different perspective on the origin and development of European cultures and their worldwide influence in detail.

T1181 Introduction to the New Europe (2/2) This course presents a discussion of the European identity, major European governments, the European integration, single European Market, the European Union, The EEA, the Fourth Enlargement of the European Union, and the relationship between Taiwan and Europe.

T1220 Introduction to American Studies (2/2) This course presents a systematic introduction to the founding spirit and process, political party operation, and trade relations of the U.S. on the basis of history, culture, politics, and trade.

T1229 Multifaceted Approach to France (2/2) This course presents an introduction to the politics, economics, education, culture, history, art, religion, society and customs in France; an analysis of the importance of the European Single Market, and the relationship between Taiwan and France.

T1233 Mainland China and Cross-Strait Relations (2/2) This course presents an introduction to Mainland China’s politics and economy, with special reference to the diplomacy of cross-strait relations.

T1646 American Culture and Society (2/2) This course provides an overview of contemporary American social and political philosophy, mainstream beliefs, ethnic tensions, pop arts, and challenges ahead.

T1647 Introduction to Mainland China Studies (2/2) This course mainly introduces the economic and political development of China since 1979. The discussions in class also focus on the economic and political relationship between China and Taiwan after 1987.

T1929 Japanese Management (2/2) Japan's corporations were rewarded with the reputation of "Japan as Number 1" in the 1980s. Japanese management style has been criticized as the cause of its economic failure. This course will discuss the causes of such failure.

T1931 Asia Pacific Economics (2/2) This course is an overall introduction to origins, development and solutions of important economic issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Students will be presented with issues such as international economic relations.

T1932 Sustainable Development in the Asia-Pacific Region (2/2) This course will explore phenomena in the region as environmental changes, ecological multiplicity, infrastructural construction, financial stability, nutrition management, development study and training.

T2029 Globalization and Its Problems (2/2) Since the 1980's, the advances in technology and communications have made possible an unprecedented degree of financial and economic interdependence and growth. This is called the phenomena of globalization. In this course we will analyze the genesis and content of globalization.

T2153 Comparative Political Economic Culture (2/2) This course presents an examination of the origin of the Eastern and Western culture and its relation to political, economic systems; also an analysis of the cost and advantages of any individual policy which is implemented.

T2154 Introduction to International Politics (2/2) The objective of the course is to provide our students with a general analysis of international relation. It will also deal with the current international problems.

T2156 Japan’s Post-War Foreign Economic Relationship with Eastern Asian Countries (2/2) This course intends to assess the Japanese economic relationship with East Asian countries of the post war period. Through the trade tie, direct foreign investment and technical transfer and/or other type of cooperation, it introduced new opportunities for economic cooperation, also presented new challenges and created new competitive relationship between economies.

T2214 EU-Mediterranean Region (2/0) Since its foundation in the 1950s, the European Union has been developing relations with the rest of the world through a common policy on trade, development assistance and formal trade and cooperation agreements with individual countries or regional groups. This subject mainly presents the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership comprised two complementary dimensions: bilateral dimension, the European Union carries out a number of activities bilaterally with each country; and regional dimension represents one of the most innovative aspects of the Partnership, covering at the same time a wide framework of political, economic and social fields (Barcelona Process).

Natural Sciences

S0349 The Spirit of Science: Matters and Men (2/2) This course deals with the spirit of science - acts of matters and behaviors of men. We want students in all majors to learn how to use science.

S0353 Living Logic (2/2) This course covers principles of deduction and induction, relations among proofs and logic, and reflections of the process of thinking.

S0358 The Physics of Living (2/2) This course covers the following topics: mechanics, waves, heat, electricity and magnetism, light, atoms and lasers, nuclear physics, relativity, and superconductivity.

S0359 History of Natural Sciences (2/2) This course presents an introduction to the history and development of some basic fields in the natural sciences.

S0362 Exploring the Universe (2/2) This course presents an introduction to the solar system, the stars and galaxies, and the universe as a whole, including a brief account of the major advances in astronomy.

S0363 Enjoying Mathematics (2/2) This course presents an introduction to the history and development of mathematics by exploring some famous problems, conjectures and games.

S0366 Chemistry and Life: Chemistry, Inorganic Materials and Society (2/2) The course focuses on the relationship between chemistry, inorganic materials and society. The following materials are introduced: semiconductors, metals, superconductors, optical and magnetic materials, ceramics and battery materials.

S0368 Chemistry and Life: Chemistry, Environment and Society (2/2) In this course, we will focus on the local environment related issues, try to elucidate those issues as chemists, discuss related social problems and propose possible solutions.

S0369 Chemistry and Life: Chemistry, Medicine and Society (2/2) This course introduces basic chemistry concepts from subjects related to medicines, and discusses social events related to medicines and chemistry. Topics included are basic drug chemistry, mind chemistry, vitamin chemistry, love chemistry, cancer chemistry, as well as chemistry of traditional medicines.

S0377 Life Sciences: The Subtlety of Human Body (2/2) This course covers the following topics: the body plan; the world inside the womb; growth and change; the nimble limbs; cold and warm; the operation of nerve; the confusing brain; heart and vessels; breathing; blood - the spring of life; viewing through our body; the body defensive system.

S0690 Life Sciences: Gene Technology and Health (2/2) This course presents an introduction to recent developments in DNA, genes, and modern biotechnology, as well as the health care of our life.

S0727 Light, Photography and Vision (2/2) This course makes an introduction to the basic properties of light, photography, holography, eyes and vision, and optical instruments.

S0738 Chemistry in Daily Life (2/2) This course explores the general principles of chemistry we encounter in our daily lives, such as in foods, medicine, environment, materials, electronics, detergents, plastics, and natural and synthetic fibers.

S0747 A Journey to the Wonderland Of Mathematics (2/2) This course is primarily designed for the general education and core curriculum program in the category of natural science. It consists of many interesting aspects of mathematics such as mathematical games, mathematical puzzles as well as popular mathematical conjectures. The course also introduces the relation of the ordinary life with mathematics. Through the biographical tales of mathematicians, it gives a tour of the development of mathematics.

S0748 The Way Science Works (2/2) From transportation to nuclear power, from computer to biotechnology, this course demystifies the mechanism of many instruments and machines. Designed for students from all backgrounds, this course helps them establish a positive attitude toward the new sciences and technologies in this changing world and in the future.

S0749 The Semiconductor in Life (2/2) This course introduces some concepts about the semiconductor, microelectronics, integrated circuitry and the computer. Some electronics containing microprocessors will also be discussed.

S0750 Mathematics in Life (2/2) This course adopts examples to introduce students to the following topics: probability and expectation; confidence interval; the history of infiniteness; strategic thinking; the history of e and π; the chaotic phenomena; fractals geometry; cryptography and Euclidean geometry and its application.

S0751 Life Sciences: The Era of DNA Technology (2/2) This course makes an introduction to recent developments in DNA related technology and their impact on life sciences and medicine, as well as our society in the aspects of law and morality.

S0784 Understanding Data (2/2) This course introduces the concept behind statistics, namely, how data can be collected, summarized, and how one can extract information from data.

T0991 Three Scientific Revolutions and the Universe with Space-Time (1/1) This course presents an introduction to the history and future prospective of the computer revolution, quantum revolution, biochemistry revolution and space-time universe.

T1242 The Impact of 21st Century Global Technology Revolution (1/1) Global revolution of multidisciplinary technologies, including information technology, biotechnology and micro-systems and nanotechnology, may reshape our life across all dimensions. Their current status and future aspects are discussed. In addition, relevant environmental problems, such as global warming, depletion of the ozone layer and sour rain, and energy problems are also discussed.

T2166 A Voyage to Science (2/2) What is science? What is the meaning of science? In this course, we offer an opportunity with much richer information and broader vision to examine the path of science and search for the true meaning of scientific civilization.

T2167 Chemistry and Life: Chemistry, Food and Society (2/2) This course introduces basic chemistry concepts from subjects related to food, and discusses social events related to food and chemistry. Topics included are basic nutrition molecules, vitamins, cancer-related food, soft drinks, wine, healthy food, and gene food, etc.

Futures Studies

T0176 Futures Studies in Environment (2/2) The central focus of this course is on the construction of a balanced personal value structure for both the environment and economy. The following topics are discussed: multi-objective concepts, rationality, implications of the environmental crises, personal value adjustment and the environment and the importance of morality.

T1178 Future Studies in Economics (2/2) The purpose of this course is to help students in creating economic alternatives, and to assist them in rethinking and then shaping the future.

T1179 Futures Studies in Society (2/2) This course aims at different ways of looking into the futures of society. Establishing more sociologically and future-oriented attitudes would be useful for social scientists in search of an epistemological basis for forecasting.

T1180 Futures Studies in Technology (2/2) This course is divided into three parts: 1. The Automation of Future; 2. City of the Future; and 3. An Introduction to information technology.

T1208 Futures Studies in Politics (2/2) This course focuses first on the definition, principles, characteristics and the framework of futures studies in politics; second, on providing students with a brief history and development of human society. It also analyzes the causes and results of political cultures, political behaviors, political participation and political negotiation.

T2052 Multiculturalism and Global Society (2/0) The purpose of this course is to explore and examine the political, economical, and social impact of the emerging multiculturalism and globalization. We emphasize that the new cultural empire, in particular the American value and lifestyles, gradually influences societies worldwide, even Taiwan.

T2158 Introduction to Futures Theories (2/0) The goals of this course are: 1.Understanding of theories, methods and issues; 2. Detailed understanding of one thematic area in Futures Studies (for example, the futures of information technologies, the futures of genetics, or the futures of East Asia); 3. Detailed understanding of one’s own preferred professional future and the futures of professions generally.

T2159 Health, Leisure, and the Future (0/2) The focus of this course is be on mountain sports in Taiwan as well as the world. This course will introduce the historical and cultural dimensions of mountaineering, and consider issues such as colonialism, aboriginal policy and identity, gender construction, feminist theory, environmental issues, technology, consumerism, and the effects of military mobilization and national identity upon social forms of leisure.

T2160 Technological Society and Sustainable Development (2/0) This course concentrates on the development of technological society and issues of technological society that can be extended to risk society, power structure and sustainable development. The exploration will give a new reflection in challenging high technological development.

T2161 Vision and Creative Thinking (0/2) This course is for students to project personal and collective futures through nontraditional thinking methods. Very often, we see discussions of vision mainly on personal career planning; this course is aimed to enhance students' responsibility for the bigger future. The integration of self-interest and public interest is a critical challenge for every member of the society. Through creative ways of thinking, students are urged to positively pursue the best future, which is the created one.

T2162 The Knowledge-Based Economy and Society (2/0) Information exchange processes provide a mechanism of social coordination in addition to economic exchange relations and political and managerial control. Knowledge-based innovation systems thus provide us with a system of social coordination in terms of communication that is potentially coded differently in scientific and market domains. Related topics will be discussed in this course.

T2163 Global Futures (0/2) The debate about globalization has been going on in a variety of different fields of intellectual work for some time. As such a global framework emerges, an increasing number of academic discussions are moved around the global futures - the framework of cooperation among corporations, governments, and advocacy groups to resolve conflict and create opportunity. In this course diverse issues regarding the global future will be discussed.

T2164 Leadership and Vision (0/2) The main purpose of this course is to identify the essential competencies for the new knowledge-based economy, mainly from the global perspectives of social change, globalization, citizen participation and knowledge management. Both the two knowledge management assessment tools clearly indicate that school leadership is indeed a key element in the knowledge management of a school.

T2165 Prediction and Trend Analysis (2/0) The purpose of this course is to explore some of many methods in which future studies usually employ to predict, analyze, and explain the social fact, and in particular, oncoming consequences and future impacts. We will illustrate some classic social issues and impacts, such as population trend, economic cycles, causal relation and correlation, prediction and time trend analysis.

T2187 Futures Studies and The Trend of Sport Culture (2/0) Sport is a human physical activity, and it has various implications in economic development, inter-societal competition, and global trend. Sport culture in one society reveals its conventional rituals and spirits. This course aims to introduce the framework of Futures Studies to explore every aspect of sport culture, and to develop a solid understanding of the most important activities of human beings.

T2188 Popular Science and Technology (2/0) We believe that all technologies are to serve the human beings. Through a circumspect selection of characteristic science fiction movies, together with the explanations and analyses of certain new and emerging technologies, this course will be able to achieve its objectives, which are to change students’ indifference towards science and technology; to deliver the knowledge of the latest science and technology; and to guide students to think deeply about technology related topics from a humanist angle.

T2189 Classic Readings of Futures Studies (2/0) The course is designed to combine basic concepts of futures thinking with the perusal of literature to get into deeper level of thought, application and to cultivate interest to pursue integrated knowledge of futures studies.

T2190 The Future of the Cybernated World (0/2) The development of the cyberworld creates the new cohesive field in the modern society. By means of the exploration in diverse dimensions of network society, the course will analyze the dynamic penetration and influence between network system and human social life. In addition, this course hopes to help students to deeply explore multiple impacts in future society.

T0231 Conflict Society and Peace Visions (0/2) This course examines the nature, meanings and dimensions of conflict and violence in Taiwan and Asia-Pacific countries. The impacts of the economic and political globalization on peace and security are also discussed, including the military-industrial complex and budgets, the poverty and new working-poor class, the new migrants and foreign brides, the environmental crises, and the contradiction of human rights. Finally, we provide alternative means of dealing with threats to peace are examined at community, national and international levels.

T0232 Globalization and Human Resource Development (2/0) This course will focus on elaborating how globalization affects human resource development. Human resource development includes the issues of training and development within the organization. Upon globalization, human resource development practitioners need to design and conduct more intercultural training programs for expatriates and other employees who might have aspiration toward overseas assignments.

Social Analysis

A1636 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication (2/2) This course explores the nature and interaction rules under various types of relations among individuals in a family within a society. Moreover, we also explore the possibility of improving those relationships through interpersonal communication skills.

A1970 Introduction to Economics (2/2) This course covers important topics in economics. We will use examples from our daily life and the economy to help students understanding the working of the economy.

T0066 Social Psychology (2/2) The course first helps students to understand how an individual behavior is shaped by groups and social environment. Next various social psychological theories are introduced to enhance self understanding and improve the social interaction with the people around us.

T0159 Religion and Society (2/2) This course presents an introduction to various definitions of religion, different research perspectives and the response of religions to the rapid social changes in the modern era.

T0160 Family and Marriage (2/2) Family and marriage that provide emotional, physical, and economic support are the oldest of institutions. Once, the demise of family had been predicted; however, it not only survives but also continues to change and evolve. Related topics will be discussed in this course.

T0161 Culture and Mental Health (2/2) This course aims to explore the multiple facets of the mental health, that is, how an individual adjusts himself to the environment from cultural, social, and medical models.

T0162 Job Market and Career Management (2/2) This course provides students with the key factors which will help them enter the job market successfully and help them be acquainted with the career management mechanism in organization.

T0172 Gender Roles and Relationships (2/2) This course provides a survey of the current literature pertaining to gender issues in society, with special emphasis on the process of gender differentiation as well as gender relationships.

T0180 War and Peace (2/2) This course is a study of various wars – their nature, causes and impact on society. It also deals with the issue of how people in their pursuit of peace make necessary preparations that can lead to peace.

T0189 Media, Mass Communication, and Culture (2/2) This course presents an introduction to the basic knowledge of media, mass communication, focus on the different communication culture from the different country.

T0216 Mental Health Counseling and Management (2/2) This course aims to help students understand various interpersonal interaction styles, learn effective self-help skills, establish mental health concepts, and develop the mental health management model. The course will proceed along with class, lectures, group discussions and mental health related organizations visits.

T0217 New Literacy in the Information Age (2/2) This course aims to encourage students to explore the nature of literacy within the communities which is closely tied to the available technologies and social changes, particularly, with the Internet today.

T0315 Gender Roles and Relationships (2/2) A survey of the current literature pertaining to gender issues in the society, with special emphasis on the process of gender differentiation as well as gender relationships.

T1188 Contemporary Political Analysis (2/2) This course aims to acquaint students with basic frameworks, concepts, and theories in political science so as to comprehend the essence of political phenomena.

T1891 Introduction to Politics (2/2) This course presents an introduction to a basic knowledge of politics, interest group, political party & election system, the typology of political system, political culture, as well as the issues of public policy.

T1215 Traditional Society and Social Change (2/2) This course focuses on the mechanism and several theoretical models of social change, and introduces the general trends of social change in Taiwan and the world.

T1234 Minority Groups and Social Welfare (2/2) The main objective of this course is to discuss the issue of minority groups and the limitations of social welfare politics in Taiwan.

T1235 Leisure Society and Consumer Culture (2/2) Topics of this course cover life structure and time budgeting, individual and leisure experience, outdoor recreation and division of space, recreation system in Taiwan, collective consumption and the welfare state etc.

T1594 Principles of Developmental Psychology (2/2) Exams changes in cognition, behavior, and emotion over the course of development and the causes of these changes. Some major areas of human development are introduced as well as major psychological theories, with attention to the topics in personality and social development.

T1649 Political Economy and National Development (2/2) This course covers the relations between political economy and national development, and introduces the developing course of our country .

T1650 Mass Media and Politics (2/2) This course covers the exploration of the interplay of mass media and politics in Taiwan. Topics include introduction to the news making, the interaction between journalists and politicians, the political impacts of the mass media, etc.

T1822 Principles of Psychology (2/2) In this class, students will learn how our brain functions, how we learn to be anxious during exam, what an IQ score means, why we develop psychology symptoms, how our personality changes, what abnormal behaviors are, how we perceive others, and many more things that effect your life.

T1832 Principles of Sociology (2/2) The course helps the students to understand the relationships between individuals and society. An individual behavior occurs in a societal context of institutions, culture, groups and interactions that shapes what people do and think. First, a brief introduction on the general theories and research methods in this field will be covered. Then, some present-day important topics will be addressed.

T1840 Social Problems and Counter-Measures (2/2) This course covers the causes of social problems in a changing society and how to cope with them.

T1922 Family and Individual Development (2/2) This course presents a study of the function and role of family related to individuals in the processes of psychological, social, as well as emotional development. Topics include family and marital relationships, conflicts, and problems.

T2022 Psychology In Cyberspace (2/2) The purposes of this course are to introduce some social and psychological theories, to help students to understanding themselves and to apply the theory in cyberspace in order to reconstruct students’ their own values.

T2098 New Literacy in the Information Age (2/2) This course aims to encourage students to explore the nature of literacy within the communities which is closely tied to the available technologies and social changes, particularly, with the Internet today.

Ethics and Religion

1. Basic Courses

M0556 Logic (2/2) The aim of this course is intended as a comprehensive introduction to symbolic logic. It presupposes no prior acquaintance with either logic or mathematics, and it includes all the standard topics through relational predicate logic with identity. This course is taught in the conviction that any student can master symbolic logic, and it is designed to give the student as much help as possible in attaining the mastery.

T0099 Ethics (2/2) Ethics is the inquiry into the principles and presuppositions which are operative in our moral judgments. We say an act was wrong, or that its results were bad. What is the principle upon which this right-wrong distinction rests? Can it be defended?

T0100 Introduction to Philosophy (2/2) This course has two aims: (1)guiding students to observe our life world and think it with philosophical way and (2)further introducing students to further read the classical philosophical text, like Plato, Aristotle, Descartes. Main subjects of the discussion can be divided into the following seven parts: (1)(scientific) knowledge and perception; (2)what is "reality"? (3)man and God; (4)freedom and responsibility; (5)moral theory; (6)the foundation of the government;(7) what is aesthetic experiences?

T0219 Logical Reasoning and Art of Communication (2/2) The aim of this course is to provide students with a good working knowledge of the modern symbolic logic and art of reasoning. Within this framework, we will spend time to learn propositional and predicate calculi in one respect. On the other hand, we will learn how to recognize the part of thought (e.g. conclusion, reason, assumption) that you have used for most of your life.

T0338 Selected Readings in Philosophy (2/2) This course is intended for college students beginning to acquaint themselves with philosophy. It has been composed with practical rather than scholarly considerations in mind. Hence, documentation, comprehensiveness, and depth of explanatory matter have been sacrificed with a view to the student’s needs.

2. Applied Ethics

T0157 Moral Prohibition and Legal Organization (2/2) This course presents an analysis of the relationship and limits between morality and legality in practical actions and political affairs.

T0169 Human Rights and Social Justice (2/2) The aim of this course is to investigate the relation between human rights and social justice. Special attention focuses on discussing: 1. the relation between human rights and other rights (social, economic, cultural); 2. given that human rights (the right to personal security, freedom from torture, etc.,) are fundamental entitlements, what kind of cultural, social and economic inequalities are present to prevent us from realizing them; 3. how can we set up cultural, social and economic equalities (social justice) to ensure the individual’s right to liberty ? Students are encouraged to discuss concrete issues based on everyday life contexts.

T0170 Medical Ethics (2/2) This course analyzes the ethical problems in medical practices, such as reasonable medical care, euthanasia, abortion, clinical trials, the rights of knowing, and the rights of reproduction.

T0177 Life-World and Moral Norm (2/2) This course aims at stimulating students to reflect on their daily activities and the problems concerning relationships between life and moral praxis.

T0187 Professional Ethics (2/2) This course introduces ethical issues in business, such as conflicts of interest, customer confidence, social responsibility, relationships in organization etc, and helps students fostering the theories and methods used for analyzing business ethical cases.

T0188 Moral Norm and Cultural Difference (2/2) In the age of globalization the encountering of cultures has been increased. The witness of cultural difference has the impact concerning morality. People believe that ethical norms are different from culture to culture, and the universality of moral claim is unimaginable. In this course the basic traits of the so-called "ethical relativism" is to be discussed. Also the phenomenon of cultural difference is to be introduced on the basis of cultural anthropology.

T0193 Sexuality and Ethics (2/2) This course include discussions of the activities of sexuality concerning the problems of ethics.

T0194 Moral Awareness and Wisdom of Life (2/2) The following topics will be discussed in this course: self, happiness, eternity, disappointment, pain, tragedy, sex, power, social-life, good and evil, love, etc.

T0195 Life and Death (2/2) This course examines some controversial topics in philosophical Weltanschauungen, such as naive materialism, metempsychosis, dialectics, psychoanalysis, species immortalism and existentialism from the critical perspective of applied ethics.

T0197 Eros and Thanatos (2/2) This course conducts an examination of the various intersections between erotic love and death.

T0220 Psychology and Ethics of Sexuality (2/2) Sexuality is an important part of everyday life. It has both of the factual ("Is") and moral ("Ought") perspectives. In the factual perspective, sexuality may make our life beautiful or sad. In the life of sex and love, there are dim psychological phenomena which deserve to be explored. In the moral perspective, sexuality may make our life full of the brilliance of morality or the ruin of morality. There are difficult moral positions to be analyzed. This course is an interdisciplinary integrity of philosophy and psychology.

T0221 Introduction to Christianity (2/2) This course will examine the nature of Christianity and Christian self-understanding in its multifaceted world context. After a brief orientation to the framework of Christian history, the course will introduce several prominent issues in Christian thought and proceed thematically, exploring a range of beliefs and practices in theological, social, cultural, and historical contexts.

T0222 Introduction to Buddhism (2/2) The course aims to provide an overall view of Buddhism, introducing what Buddhism is, the life of Sakyamuni Buddha（Buddha）, the main teachings （Dharma）, the history and development, and its practice in the daily life.

T1195 Justice and Benevolence (2/2) This course presents an analysis and discussion of the concepts of justice and benevolence and their practical applications in different moral dilemma situations and various cultures.

T1238 Environmental Ethics (2/2) The main issues of this course are: 1. What are the global and Taiwan’s environmental problems concerning ethical life? 2. Do we have any ethical reasons to support our enterprise with environmental protection?

T1841 Religious Experience and Life (2/2) This course explores deeply the relationship between religious experience and life, and let students understand the meaning and mystery of life through such an exploration.

T1842 Ethics and Value (2/2) First, this course investigates several different approaches to theory of value and elementary normative ethics. Second, we direct our attention to six great ideas: truth, goodness, beauty, liberty, equality, and justice.

T1843 World Religions and Their Dialogues (2/2) This course is divided into two parts: first, defining religion and the science of religious studies; second, demonstrating the conversations of different religious viewpoints concerning some topical issues.

T1844 Religion and Wisdom of Life (2/2) As a science of attaining a new vision that leads us 1to living with wisdom, religion plays as a key role for those who seek wisdom for life. Related topics will be discussed in this course.

T1918 Information Technology and Ethics (2/2) The goal of this course is to examine the types of scientific misconduct, related to the development of information technology and questions about ethics.

T2005 Literature and Philosophy of Eroticism (2/2) This course introduces the movements of eroticism in literature and analyzes the meaning philosophically.

T2358 Discovery of Mother Nature and Moral Introspection (2/2) This course aims at, firstly, ushering students into temple of Mother Nature and then introducing the evolution of natural conservation thoughts over the past three centuries so as to enlighten learners on the concept of ecological equalitarianism and environmental rights. During the class hours, lecturer and students will discuss about challenges from the thorny environmental problems (such as global warming, rampant deforestation and massive pollution, etc.) as well as feasible ways and strategies to address these issues.

T0347 Philosophy of Religion (2/2) The aim of this course is to show that a great diversity of opinion exists among philosophers regarding the truth and value of religion. Some hold that only in a religious framework can a foundation for morality and a meaning to life be found. Others see various religious views as not only false but a great detriment to man’s happiness. The student’s job is to assess carefully the various positions and arguments to determine which, if any, are sound.

T0343 Philosophy of Value (2/2) The aim of this course is to study the different ways in which something can be good or bad - i.e., have positive or negative value - and the relation of value to valuing on the one hand, and to the facts of objective existence on the other.

University-Wide Elective Courses

A0452 Japanese for Beginners (3/3) This is an introductory course starting from basic pronunciation, sentence patterns, and conversation to analyzing grammar.

A0664 General Psychology (3/3) This course deals with complex questions about human nature and human behaviors, such as biological and developmental process, perception and consciousness, learning and conditioning, basic motives, personality, stress and coping, abnormal psychology, social interaction and influences.

A0853 Korean (3/3) The main purpose of this course is to help the students to be familiar with the Korean language; to learn the correct Korean pronunciation, Korean grammar, Korean basic daily conversation, and to understand the modern Korean culture.

A1134 Modern American History (3/3) This course presents an introduction to political, economic and social development in the United States since the beginning of the 20th century.

D0061 Education for Life (0/2) The course is designed to provide students with the foundation to understand the fundamental processes of life. Topics covered include genetics, evolution and diversity of life, different values and truth, development of moral preferences, family life. This course will also examine suggestions that have been made by other thoughtful people for what makes a life worth living: reflection, uniting with god, freedom, pursuit of ones rational self-interest, pursuit of an altruistic love of others, acceptance of the wonders of the world, and even acceptance of the absurdity of life.

F0157 English for Studying Overseas (2/2) This course is designed to do the following: 1. Help students conquer the fear for speaking English in public; 2. Help students speak English with accurate pronunciation and intonation; 3. Help students become fond of English; 4. Help students understand rapidly spoken English; 5. Help students express themselves in English actively and confidently; 6. Help students increase their vocabulary of very practical words; 7. Help students demonstrate excellent posture while speaking English in public; 8. Introduce western lifestyle and culture to students; 9. Discuss laughter and tears of studying in a foreign country.

F0299 Czech Language This course includes two main parts. One is Czech Language and the other is Czech Culture. The students are encouraged not only to handle the basic conversation in Czech well, but also to have the basic knowledge about Czech history, literature and culture.

M0206 Political Science (3/3) This course presents an introduction to fundamental concepts of politics, including the state, government and its power, political ideology, public opinion and election, political culture, party and interest groups, and international politics.

M0231 American Government (3/3) This is an introductory course to the American governmental system, emphasizing on the federal government particularly. Pillars of American Government such as democracy, checks and balances, and federalism are also introduced.

T0035 Public Relations (2/2) One of the best ways to learn about public relations is through the study of contemporary examples of its practice. Such case studies can bring public relations to life in a way that theoretical test-book and classroom lectures cannot. Students can also understand the importance of teamwork through project which has to be completed successfully by single member effort.

T0218 Media and Society (2/2) This course, as one of the general education courses for students from different colleges, provides a basic and mutual understanding of the nature of the media, and its effects to the society, and an opportunity to learn how to work together with other professionals through the media for a better society.

T0070 Sociology (3/3) This course presents an introduction to the basic theoretical perspectives of sociology, social organizations, social stratification, social interaction, population and family life, culture and socialization, race and ethnicity, social change and development.

T0130 International Relations (3/3) This course provides students with a general understanding of international affairs and basic international political theories.

T1300 Computer Word Processing (1/1) This course presents an introduction to advanced skills of computer word processing software and desktop publishing.

T1348 Malay (3/0) This is an introductory course for students who study Indonesian Malay for the first time. Beginning from Malay pronunciation, through most commonly used words, phrase and brief sentences, to their practical application in daily conversation, this course emphasizes regular oral practice and weekly written tests, with the hope that students will be able to read, listen, and speak simple Malay at the end of the semester. In the second semester, this course deals mainly with Malay conversation and reading.

T1999 The Operation and Management of Student Clubs (2/2) This course is an introduction to the concepts, management, leadership, and realistic procedures involved in the attending and leading student clubs or fraternities.

T2359 Conflict between Arts and Law (0/2) The course leads students to the twilight of two worlds: that of arts and that of law, with a view to introduce some basic knowledge regarding obscenity law, libel law, copyright law. Upon finishing the course, students are able to state what sort of artistic expression is legally permissible and what kind of artistic work is suspiciously prohibitive.

T2360 Information Technologies Involving Human Subjects (0/2) This is a capstone course for the Information Technology Studies minors. Throughout the course, we explore what it means to be information literate in today's world. Major themes include evolving media practices, historical perspectives, personal meanings, ethical and policy issues, learning opportunities, and community and etc.