Type of Credit: Required
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This course is designed for the Executive Master Program in Strategic and International Studies in the Department of Diplomacy, National Chengchi University to provide an introduction to methodology in international relations and related subjects. It will begin with a discription of the scientific research and its applications to the issues which need practical solution. The focus is on cases, both successful and failed, with a purpose to let our students understand theirr extended implications to our current environment. International relations, foreign policy, business, media and security will be covered in the process of teaching. Students are encouraged to make their presentations and class discussions follow. The exchange and sharing of working experiences is so useful and instrumental for the program. In short, this course is to recharge the intellectual batteries of the mid-career professionals who have spared their busy schedule to come to National Chengchi University to study.
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Students will be able to gain a new insight of international relations and strategic studies in terms of methodology. This course and other subjects provided by the Program will offer an integrated scheme of knowledge for our students to meet their future needs in their professions. "Scientifically sound and socially relevant" is the common norm for the class to proceed in a systematic way. Theories, models and cases will be introduced and evaluated in the class so as to provide students with a new vision on management, desicion-making, leadership and crisis prevention in the age of AI and Metaverse.
| 教學週次Course Week | 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week | 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type |
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1.Introduction(September 14th)
2.Scientifically Sound(September 21st)
3.Procedures of Inquiry(September 28th)
4.Socially Relevant(October 5th)
5.Information Society(October 12th)
6.Philosophical Thinking(October 19th)
7.Political Judgments(October 26th)
8.Economic Calculation(November 2nd)
9.Historical Lessons(November 9th)
10.Case Study(November 16th)
11.Peace Research(November 23th)
12.Security Perspectives(November 30th)
13.Strategic Path(December 7th)
14.Global Shift(December 14th)
15.Conflict Resolution(December 21th)
16.War Studies(December 28th)
17.System Functions and Dyfunctions(January 4th,2025)
18.World Order(January 11th,2025)
Class presentation or essay on the topic of personal discretion. Students are expected to share the working experiences, their common aspirations and search for solutions. Class discussions follow.
1.Required Readings:
Manheim,Jarol et al. Emprical Political Analysis:Quantiative and Quanlitative Research Methods.
Trachtenberg,Marc. The Craft of International History: A Guide to Method.
Chalmers,A.F. What Is This Thing Called Science.
Kuhn,Thomas. The Structure of Scientific Revolution.
2.Suggested Readings:
Kissinger,Henry et al. The Age of AI and Our Human Future.
Idem.Diplomacy(1994),World Order(2014) and Leadership(2022)
Jackson,Patrick Thaddeus. Th Conduct of Inquiry in International Relations.
Acharya, Amita and Buzan,Barry. The Making of Global International Relations.
Heuser,Beatrice. The Evolution of Strategy.
Freedman,Lawrence. Strategy: A History.
Gaddis,John. On Grand Strategy.
Dixit,Avinash and Nalebuff, Barry. The Art of Strategy.
Harvard Business Review's 10 Must Read, On Strategy and On Negotiation.
Singh,Arun and Mister,Mike. How to Lead Smart People.
Walker, Scott. Order Out of Chaos: A Kidnap Negotiator's Guide to Influence and Persuasion.
Brown,Brene. Dare to Lead.
3. Theoretical Readings:
Russell,Bertrand. The History of Western Philosopy.
Butler-Bowdon,Tom. 50 Economics, Business,Politics and Philosophy Classics.
4. Case Studies:
Allison, Graham. Essence of Decision & Destined for War.
Goldstein, Gordon. Lessons in Disaster.
Sarkissian,Armen. The Small State Club.
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