| Course Name |
(中) 國際財經時文選讀(1002) |
| (Eng.) Selection of International Financial Articles |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Accounting |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
Yen-Chen Ho |
| Department |
Department of Accounting/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2026-FALL |
| Course Description |
In this 16-week course, we will have guest talks, group discussions, tutorials, interactive sessions, and a group final project. Through selective readings of global financial and economic news, students will explore contemporary global issues, assess how major events affect business and economics, and consider their own role in the international community. Students from diverse cultural backgrounds and specialized in business disciplines will benefit most from this EMI class.
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| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| This course values students' national, linguistic, and cultural differences as learning resources and encourages them to engage in dialogue and foster Cultural Adaptation, Campus Engagement, Teamwork, and Identity and Global Engagement. |
| 2.Professional Knowledge with Applications |
| 5.Global Awareness |
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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Visit |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Written Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Oral Presentation |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introduction: Globalization, Culture & the World Economy |
| Week 2 |
Risk, Vulnerability, and Resilience: Living Securely Abroad
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| Week 3 |
Higher education policy across the region |
| Week 4 |
US-China Trade Tensions & Global Supply Chain Realignment |
| Week 5 |
Semiconductors & Taiwan’s Role in Global Tech Supply Chains |
| Week 6 |
Rare Earths & Critical Minerals: Resource Geopolitics |
| Week 7 |
Mining & Natural Resource Economics in Southeast Asia (nickel, coal, etc.) |
| Week 8 |
Labor Migration & Remittance Economies (Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam) |
| Week 9 |
Foreign Direct Investment & the Manufacturing Reshoring |
| Week 10 |
Cryptocurrency & Digital Finance: Regulation and Adoption in Asia |
| Week 11 |
Regional Trade Blocs & Integration (RCEP, CPTPP, ASEAN) |
| Week 12 |
Energy Transition & Green Economy Politics |
| Week 13 |
Cross-Cultural Negotiation & Leadership in Multinationals |
| Week 14 |
Business and Cross-Border Finance |
| Week 15 |
ESG, Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility |
| Week 16 |
Future Trends & Group Final Presentation |
self-directed
learning |
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
06.Participation in field trips and outdoor instructional activities at other NCHU campuses or branches, including experimental forests or test sites.
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| Evaluation |
Attendance 20%
Personal learning journal 40%
Group presentation 40%
*This course has strict requirement on attendance and weekly assingment |
| Textbook & other References |
Selective readings
Intercultural Communication for the Community College（第2版）（Karen Krumrey, Lane Community College） |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| Economists, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal |
| Office Hours |
| Wednesday by appointment |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| include experience courses：N |
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