Course Description As a core course in the department’s program on East Asian studies, this graduate-level course, conducted fully in English, explores various dimensions of the political, economic, and social developments of the People’s Republic of China since 1979. In addition to familiarizing the students with the empirical evidence and relevant methodology of such developments, this course also introduces the theoretical evolution/debates both in China studies and authoritarianism in comparative politics. An extended goal of this course is to prepare the students for delving into new research topics and conducting independent field research in China in the future. Students have to finish all the required readings and be prepared for heavy class participation before each class meeting. Lectures by the instructors where necessary play a supplementary role only. Course Description As a core course in the department’s program on East Asian studies, this graduate-level course, conducted fully in English, explores various dimensions of the political, economic, and social developments of the People’s Republic of China since 1979. In addition to familiarizing the students with the empirical evidence and relevant methodology of such developments, this course also introduces the theoretical evolution/debates both in China studies and authoritarianism in comparative politics. An extended goal of this course is to prepare the students for delving into new research topics and conducting independent field research in China in the future. Students have to finish all the required readings and be prepared for heavy class participation before each class meeting. Lectures by the instructors where necessary play a supplementary role only. College of Social Sciences Main Campus Course Requirements and Grading Policy ● Written essay(s) of readings that summarize (and, preferably, also critique and/or compare) all readings in a given week（50％）. ● Participation in class discussion and oral presentation of weekly readings（50％）. Sxue-Chin Hsu 20 Thursday 8,9 PS5676 (322EU1940) 2 Non-degree Program: Program For East Asian Studies,
(College of Social Sciences) Graduate Institute of Political Science,
(College of Social Sciences) Department of Political Science
*Registration eligibility: graduate students.
http://politics.ntu.edu.tw/english/

This course is the second half of the graduate core macroeconomics sequence. This part will discuss several topics, using techniques taught in Macroeconomic Theory I. Hsuan-Li Su’s part: I will cover the following modeling frameworks: overlapping generation models, incomplete market and heterogeneous agent models, and wedges in macroeconomics. College of Social Sciences Main Campus ECON7009 (323 M0500)Introduction to Quautitative Methods Hsuan-Chih Lin 30 Wednesday 2,3,4 Thursday 3,4 ECON8009 (323EM0640) 4 (College of Social Sciences) Graduate Institute of Economics
*Registration eligibility: graduate students. http://www.econ.ntu.edu.tw/db/new2011/index.asp?l=english

In Intermediate Micro Economics II, students have already encountered the basics of firm analysis from Principles of Economics II as well as more advanced consumer theory in Intermediate Micro Economics I. In this class we will try to extend our reach within a variety of topics focusing on firm behavior and industry level analysis. At the end of the first half of the course, students should have an understanding of (1) how firms minimize costs given production constraints, (2) how firms maximize profits given these costs, and (3) how firms interact with one another under an array of market structures. In the second half of the course, we will investigate economic models for how consumers and firms deal with uncertainty and intertemporal decision making. Extensions to standard models regarding externalities and public goods will also be discussed. Time permitting, I will also introduce the intersection of psychology and economics, sometimes called “Behavioral Economics”, and how micro economists go about applying the theories learned. College of Social Sciences Main Campus Intermediate Micro Economics 1 or equivalent. Calculus required as well. Patrick Dejarnette 83 Monday 6,7,8 ECON2002 (303E22020) 3 (College of Social Sciences) Department of Economics http://www.econ.ntu.edu.tw/db/new2011/index.asp?l=english

This is an intermediate level Macroeconomics. Though this is a second part of the sequences of the year long macroeconomic courses, this course is independent from Macroeconomics (I). There will be assignments, two midterms, and one final exam. This course will cover major topics, ideas, and new developments in modern macroeconomics. More specifically, we will cover (1) long run Economic Growth. (2) short run Business Cycles. (3) microfundations for macroeconomics modeling and the idea of general equilibrium. We will also cover policy issues in part (1) and part (2). For Economic Growth, in addition to the traditional Solow growth model, we will also cover how ideas and innovations affect economic growth, i.e., Romer’s endogenous growth model, since innovations is a key ingredient for sustained economic growth, but mostly skipped in intermediate macro courses. For Business Cycles, in addition to the traditional neoclassical method, we will discuss over the recent financial crisis, great recession, and introduce the idea of general equilibrium and the dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models, the frontier of business cycle research. This course aims to introduce modern developments of macroeconomic research in past decades to students at an appropriate intermediate level. There will be discussions and problem solving exercises in class. College of Social Sciences Main Campus 1.This course requires basic mathematics skills: (a) basic calculus (freshmen level) (b) basic algebra. 2. This is an English class. Lectures, discussions, assignments, and exams are all in English. 3. Attendance: students will form subgroups to discuss and compete in class. So regular attendance is required. Hsuan-Li Su 83 Wednesday 6,7,8 ECON2004 (303E22120) 3 (College of Social Sciences) Department of Economics
http://www.econ.ntu.edu.tw/db/new2011/index.asp?l=english

Statistics and Econometrics I and II are designed for Econ major students to fulfill the departmental quantitative analysis requirements, and Statistics and Econometrics II (ECON 2015) is the second half of this sequence. The goal is to provide students with basic econometric tools and methods which can help them address economic questions. Students are expected to learn the linear regression model with different topics, and they are expected to under- stand the procedures of estimation and statistical inference for a given econometric model. In addition, students will learn to use computer software to apply the econo- metric models taught in class to analyze the economic data. College of Social Sciences Main Campus Prerequisites: Statistics and Econometrics I (ECON 2015) is required. Jianda Zhu 60 Tuesday 6,7 Wednesday 2,3,4 ECON2015 (303E26612) 4 (College of Social Sciences) Department of Economics http://www.econ.ntu.edu.tw/db/new2011/index.asp?l=english

This course examines theories of international trade in goods and services and analyzes the consequences of trade policies. The course presents the principle of comparative advantage and its application to classical and modern trade theory. Focusing on the long-term effects of international economic integration, the course discusses the economic effects of trade, as well as trade barriers and trading blocks, on industrial competitiveness, the income distribution, growth and welfare. Part I of the class is dedicated to classic trade theory in a general equilibrium setting under perfect competition and explains trade among different countries. Part II of the class presents recent advances in trade theory under imperfect competition and with heterogeneous firms; it explains trade among similar countries and the formation of multinational enterprises. Part III applies the insights from both partial and general equilibrium models to policy issues related to international economic integration. College of Social Sciences Main Campus Byeonghwa Choi 80 Wednesday 6,7,8 ECON4001 (303E47300) 3 (College of Social Sciences) Department of Economics http://www.econ.ntu.edu.tw/db/new2011/index.asp?l=english

International Trade Policy February 2017 Instructor: Dr. Hong Hwang office: Room 705, College of Social Science Telephone number: 3366-8367 office Hours: Friday 2:10pm to 4:00pm This course is intended to provide students with basic analytical methods in trade and to help them keep abreast of current trade issues. It starts off by closely following textbook studies of trade theory, followed by a study of trade policies. After completing the relevant part of the textbook, I shall select some articles for discussions, especially those on trade and industrial organization. Textbook: Husted and Melvin, International Economics, 9th Edition, Pearson Education Limited, 2013. (This book is available at the Yeh Yeh Book Gallery, Tel: (02) 2368-4198 ext. 14.) Prerequisite: Microeconomics Grading scheme: There will be two tests. The dates of the tests will be announced in the class. The mid-term exam and the final exam make up 1/4 and 1/2 of the final grade respectively. The other 1/4 is graded based on class participation and assignments. The mean of the final grade for the class will fall somewhere between 78 and 84, depending on the general attendance and class participation. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction Week 2, 3 & 4: Tariffs Weeks 5, 6 & 7: Nontariff Barriers and Arguments for Protection Weeks 8: The mid-term test Weeks 9 & 10: Commercial Policy: History and Practice Week 11 & 12: Preferential Trade Arrangements Weeks 13, 14 & 15: International Trade and Economic Growth Weeks 16, 17 and 18: Imperfect Competition and Strategic Trade Policy Week 19: The final test College of Social Sciences Main Campus Hong Hwang 60 Monday 3,4 ECON4002 (303E47400) 2 (College of Social Sciences) Department of Economics http://www.econ.ntu.edu.tw/db/new2011/index.asp?l=english

The subject of this course is to introduce East Asia as an integral whole and its political and economic foundation. For the aforementioned purpose, this course is divided into four parts. The first part is an introduction of the developmental state model, Japan and the Asian tigers pioneer in achieving successful industrialization in the second half of the 20th century. The second part discusses the late development of Southeast Asia, which benefit greatly from the pioneers of Northeast Asian developmental states. The third part discuss the reemergence of China and its influence on a number of “late” late developing nations in the continental Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam and Myanmar. The last part discusses trade and financial linkages among sovereign units in the region and how these units cooperate with each other on these two aspects. The third part proceeds in a round-table format, in which the students, on a group basis, debate about identity construction and the future of political and economic integration in East Asia. This course trains students to get acquainted with principle of political economy. Students are expected to develop knowledge about the development of East Asia and the dynamics of political economy in the course of East Asia’s development. It is aimed to build up macro perspective on the future of the region’s development and economic integration. College of Social Sciences Main Campus For undergraduate students: 1. Class attendance: 15% 2. Final examination: 50% 3. Group report (class presentation and term paper) 35% *For group report, students are required to form groups and on a group basis write a research paper (15 pages) on the development experiences of one of the four economies: Singapore, Hong Kong, North Korea, and Myanmar. In writing the report, each group should discuss the following questions. In the last two sessions, the groups present their report and seek support from the rest of the class. The historic events from which the groups can choose as report subject as well as the countries involved are as follows: For the group which choose either Singapore or Hong Kong: How do the two city economies develop? What are the differences between Singapore and Hong Kong in their development strategy? How do they cope with the rise of China? How to account for the difference in continuous development under the shadow of China’s rise? For the group which choose either North Korea or Myanmar: When do the two countries’ economic fortunes begin to whittle away in the second half of the 20th century? To what extent it is linked to the closing of their economy to the outside world? What are the domestic and international political contexts in which the two countries craft policies to open up their economy? How to account for the difference in their economic transition? Chen Dang Tso 25 Wednesday 6,7 PS5672 (322EU1900) 2 (College of Social Sciences) Graduate Institute of Political Science,
(College of Social Sciences) Department of Political Science,
Non-degree Program: Program For East Asian Studies
*Registration eligibility: juniors and above. http://politics.ntu.edu.tw/english/

The course material is designed to be interdisciplinary, integrating biology, ecology, mathematics and environmental sciences. While the main course material is based on classic ecological modeling textbooks and articles, these analytic methods are applicable to multi-faceted research questions. The material builds from a single population and then extends to the ecosystem level, including species interaction, climate changes and disease as well as molecules interactions within cells. Regular modeling exercises are required (1 unit as practice). After equipped with modeling skills, students have to develop their own research questions and use modeling and data mining approaches to solve their questions. Instructors will guide students through the question-solving processes. The goal of this course is to introduce mathematical and statistical approaches to study biological systems as well the interactions of abiotic and biotic components. This is a course for students with basic knowledge of statistics, calculus, and ecology. This is a sequential course of Mathematics for Life Scientists (or equivalent). We will introduce various model types, building blocks of models, and the ways to construct models. We will teach computer languages to simulate and analyze these models as well as data. The course has a hands-on work component. Students will carry out modeling and data analysis exercises on a regular basis. Finally, students will develop their own model and applications. other Main Campus Students will carry out modeling and data analysis exercises on a regular basis. Students need to make presentations of their homework. We will also teach the presentation skills. Finally, students will develop their own models and applications. For the final project, students need to first prepare and discuss their proposals with the instructors. Through the discussing processes students will develop constructive and logical thinking. Chih-Hao Hsieh 30 Friday 2,3,4 IPCS5003 (247EU1040) 3 (College of Science International Master/Doctoral Degree Program In Climate Change and Sustainability http://www.ipcs.ntu.edu.tw/about-en.php

The vast deep sea is the largest living space on earth and yet less than 5% of the seafloor has been explored in some details. In fact, we have better maps for the Moon, Mars, or even Venus due to our planet’s watery veil. The variety of habitats and the complex relationship with its inhabitants gives rise to diverse communities, providing important ecosystem functions and services, and maintaining the elemental cycling in the ocean. However, climate changes and human activities on the seafloor have created unprecedented challenges and threats to the deep-sea ecosystems. These seemingly pristine environments have undergone major changes that out-pace our understanding of factors that drive the spatial and temporal patterns of the deep-sea ecosystems. This course will cover major topics in deep-sea ecology including the physical environments and history, sampling techniques, adaptations of deep-sea organisms, community composition and functions, major habitats, and anthropogenic effects. By the end of this course, students are expected to be able to: 1) Describe the co-varying effects of physical environments on the adaptation of deep-sea organisms 2) Describe the effects of depth and the co-varying factors on abundance, composition, diversity and functions of deep-sea communities 3) Compare and contrast various deep-sea habitats, the key processes and associated communities 4) Evaluate the potential impacts of human activities on deep-sea ecosystem 5) Read and understand a scientific literature in deep-sea ecology, evaluate its findings and discuss its implications 6) Synthesize and review a selected topic in deep-sea ecology, orally present and lead discussion in its background, controversies and future directions other Main Campus Grading: Participation 30% Discussion 20% Presentation 40% Quizzes 10% Paper discussions: Each student (or group) will select a paper (related to deep-sea ecology) to lead the discussion. Discussion leaders will provide an outline for the discussion of each paper on PowerPoint slides (30 minutes), presenting: the rational for study, hypotheses or goals, major findings, and conclusions. Discussion leader should prepare with one or two questions to stimulate discussion, addressing strengths, weaknesses, significance, and future directions for the study. Discussion leaders will receive an evaluation of the presentation by their peers. Grading (discussion) is depending upon the active participation in discussion led by student. Chih-Lin, Wei 15 Monday 6,7 IPCS5004 (247EU1050) 2 (College of Science International Master/Doctoral Degree Program In Climate Change and Sustainability http://www.ipcs.ntu.edu.tw/about-en.php

This course aims to equip students with knowledge of institutional and political dimensions of the important economic and regional international organizations and their roles in world/regional politics. College of Social Sciences Main Campus Prerequisite:
PS4613 (302 45100)International Organizations.

– Performance in class 30% ( Summary 15% + Attendance 15% ) – Midterm report 30% – Final report 40% ( oral report 20% + written report 20% ) Hung-Dah Su 50 Thursday 6,7 PS3206 (302E45130) 2 (College of Social Sciences) Department of Political Science http://politics.ntu.edu.tw/english/

Course Description 1. Colonial and Pre-Independence History 2. Choices of Ideology 3. Ethnicity and Identity 4. Social Classes 5. Clientelism and Patrimonialism 6. Military in Politics 7. Africa’s International Political Relations 8. Africa’s International Economic Relations 9. Political and Economic Governance 10. Democratic Transition, Democratic Consolidation or Democratic Reversal Course Outline 1. To remove misperception and preconceived biased view of Africa; 2. To gain information and knowledge on various political, economic and social problems in Africa; 3. To evaluate the directions of political democratization and economic development on African continent; and 4. To develop analytical ability in assessing political and economic issues of African nations College of Social Sciences Main Campus Course Requirements This course will be taught in English. A student is encouraged to use English in the classroom and required in taking the exams. Even though lecturing will take up most of the course time, a student has to participate in classroom discussion, especially answering the questions provided in the end of each chapter. Preparation for the assigned materials before each class is a prerequisite for meaningful participation. Midterm and final exam each accounts for 35% of the total grade. A country study project accounts for 15% of the grade. Class participation accounts for the remaining 15% of the grade as students will have to answer questions in the class. There is also a map test that requires a student to identify/locate all African countries on the map. A student has to pass the map test before receiving the final grade. He/she can take this test as many times as needed. Objective questions such as matching, true & false, multiple choices, as well as short and long essay questions will be included to accommodate individual student’s particular strength in comprehension. The country study project requires each student to collect the following information of one African country (if possible, 2016, or the latest): 1. Name of the Country (both English and Chinese; Chinese Name Used in Both Taiwan and Mainland China)  2. Name of the People (English)  3. Colonial Power(s)  4. Name of the Country during Colonial Time  5. Date of Independence  6. Capital(s) (English and Chinese; Chinese Name Used in both Taiwan and Mainland China)  7. official Language(s)  8. National System (Centralized or Federal, Unit for Lower Level of Government)  9. Political System (Presidential, Parliamentary, Semi-Presidential, Military)  10. Head of State and Head of Government  11. Presidential Terms (including changes since 1990) 12. Military Coups (Frequency and Time of Occurrence)  13. Most Recent and Next Presidential and Parliamentary Elections and the Results of the Former)  14. Corruption Perception Index (Overall Score) (Ranking in the World) (Transparency International)  15. Democracy Index (Overall Score,) (Full Democracy, Flawed Democracy, Hybrid Regime, Authoritarian Regime) (Economist Intelligence Unit)  16. Economic Freedom Index (Overall Score) (Free, Mostly Free, Moderately Free, Mostly Unfree, Repressed) (The Heritage Foundation)  17. Failed States Index (Overall Score) (Ranking in the World) (The Fund for Peace/Foreign Policy)  18. Freedom in the World Index (Political Rights, Civil Liberties) (Free, Partly Free, Not Free) (Freedom House)  18. Gender Inequality Index (Value) (Ranking in the World) 19. Global Competitiveness Index (Ranking in Africa and Ranking in the World) 20. Human Development Index (Overall Score) (Life Expectancy, Literacy Rate, and Purchasing Power Parity) (United Nations)  21. Ibrahim Index of African Governance (Overall Score) (Ranking in Africa) (Mo Ibrahim Foundation)  22. Legatum Prosperity Index (Ranking in Africa and Ranking in the World) 23. Press Freedom Index (Overall Score) (Ranking in the World) (Reporters without Borders)  24. Transformation Index (Value) (Ranking in the World) 25. Time to Establish or/and Break off Diplomatic Relations with People’s Republic of China and Republic of China Chen-Shen Yen 66 Thursday 3,4 PS4616 (302E51700) 2 http://politics.ntu.edu.tw/english/