2016 Fall: The Rise of American Empire (1776-1898)

26 September 2016

Overview Sport shoes, fast food, smartphones, Hollywood movies… America’s influence is everywhere. The values that it promotes – freedom, democracy, equality…are also seen as universal values. How did the former colony transform to a World Power? How does its history affect the world’s values? This course will introduce you to the United States again through its history. > Details

2016 Fall: Foreign Relations of Ancient China

30 September 2016

Overview The Belt and Road is a strategic initiative put forward by the Chinese government. This course will elaborate on the historical origin of China’s relations with countries and regions along the Belt and Road. The speaker will also show students the historical artifacts related to their cultural exchanges. > Details

2016 Summer: Learning English through Social Issues

18 July 2016

Overview 1) help students build a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary; 2) improve their English speaking and writing, and 3) expose them to the study and discussion of various liberal studies topics in English. > Details

2016 Summer: Learning English through Literature

18 July 2016

Overview 1) help students build a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary; 2) improve their English speaking and writing, and 3) develop their critical reading and literary analysis skills. > Details

2016 Summer: Chinese Language & Culture

18 July 2016

Overview 1) Chinese culture: learning about ancient wisdom and cultural heritage through a study of traditional food, fashion, art, and architecture. 2) Chinese literature: students will be familiarized with the vocabulary and context of Classical Chinese text as well as modern pieces, which will help them tackle related questions in public examinations. > Details

2016 Summer: La Belle Époque and Imperialism: the Origins of the First World War (1871-1914)

04 May 2016

Topics 1. The Paris Commune of 1871 2. Centralization and State Apparatus 3. Nationalism in Western Europe 4. Nationalism in Central and Eastern Europe 5. Imperialism and Boy Scouts 6. On the Eve of the First World War > Details