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| 課程大綱Course Description： |
| 本課程對政治權力、文化認同與全球體系如何形塑我們所處的世界，以批判性思維進行廣泛且實用的探討。從外交與衝突，到貿易、移民與全球治理，學生將深入檢視影響世界事務及全球各地人民日常生活的關鍵力量。透過講授、討論與互動活動，學生將批判性地探討全球不平等、氣候政治、糧食安全以及殖民遺緒等主題。課程強調與現實世界的連結、跨文化理解與合作思維，這些都是在當今互聯的全球環境中不可或缺的能力。本課程不需具備國際政治的先備知識，歡迎來自各個學科的碩士與博士生選修。 |
| English Outline： |
| This course explores the dynamic intersections of geopolitics, culture, and world affairs. Students will learn how geography, history, and cultural perspectives shape international relations, conflict, cooperation, and global governance. Through lectures, discussions, case studies, and group work, students will develop critical perspectives on contemporary global issues and be able to connect theoretical frameworks with real-world events. |
| 本科目教學目標Course Objectives： |
| By the end of this course, students will be able to: • Understand the evolution of geopolitical thought (classical, critical, neo-classical). • Analyze cultural perspectives and their impact on global conflicts and cooperation. • Evaluate the role of resources, food, trade, and governance in shaping global affairs. • Examine migration, colonial legacies, and soft power in world politics. • Apply critical thinking to current and emerging global challenges. • Communicate insights effectively through reports, presentations, and discussions. |
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| 課堂教學+小組討論 | 平時成績General Performance：30% 期中考Midterm Exam：30% 期末考Final exam：30% 其它 Other：Attendance 10% |
| 參考書目Textbooks/References： |
| Cohen, Saul Bernard, 2009. Geopolitics: The Geography of International Relations. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Klare, Michael T., 2002. Resource Wars: The New Landscape of Global Conflict. New York: Henry Holt. Klare, Michael T., 2003. “The New Geopolitics,” Monthly Review, July-August 2003, Vol. 55, No. 3, p. 51. Klare, Michael T., 2008. Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet: The New Geopolitics of Energy. New York: Metropolitan Books. Mackinder, Halford J., 1904. “The Geographical Pivot of History,” The Geographical Journal. Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 421-437. Mackinder, Halford J., 1942. Democratic Ideals and Reality. Washington D.C.: National Defense University Press. Mahan, Alfred Thayer, 1918. The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1787-1888. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company. Nester, William R., 2001. International relations : politics and economics in the 21st century. Belmont, CA : Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. Brzezinski, Zbigniew, The Grand Chessboard : American Primacy and Its Geostrategic Imperatives (New York: Basic Books, 1997). Kaplan, Robert D., 2013. The Revenge of Geography. New York: Random House Trade Paperbacks. Spykman, Nicholas J., The Geography of the Peace (New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1944). |
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| 課程更新狀態： | 課程匯入時間Import Time：2025-07-04 09:05:39 |
| 最後更新時間Last Modified：2025-09-10 20:15:54，更新人modified by：吳雪鳳 |