NCCu International Studies 17 - 18 - Curriculum - Guide
NCCu International Studies 17 - 18 - Curriculum - Guide
NCCu International Studies 17 - 18 - Curriculum - Guide
CHENGCHI
UNIVERSITY
國際事務學院
國際研究英語碩士學位學程
College of International Affairs
International Master’s Program in International Studies
106學年度課程手冊
2017/18 Curriculum Guide
IMPIS
International Master’s Program in International Studies (IMPIS) Introduction
1. College Introduction
According to NCCU long-term (1982-1991) development project, there are 7 educational objectives,
among which one is to integrate the researches on international affairs, and educate professionals in the field
of international affairs in our country in order to adapt to the need of liberalization, break through the limit of
external environment and upgrade country’s status. In order to achieve this objective, NCCU submitted official
requirements to Ministry of Eduction for approval of establishing the College of International Affairs.
1. To establish institutes of Middle Eastern, North American, European, African, South Asian, and
Latin American studies or master programs in stages.
2. To promote international academic exchange activities and join the international academic
communities, especially formal cooperation agreements e.g. double degree with leading foreign
universities.
3. To recruit internationally renowned scholars to serve as visiting professors and publish journals and
books of high quility.
Master’s Program in
Studies
Studies
Studies
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2. IMPIS Introduction
International Master’s Program in International Studies (IMPIS) at National Chengchi University
(NCCU), established in August 2012, aims to bring a broad interdisciplinary focus to the understanding and
study of contemporary international relations. It provides an intensive learning and application of knowledge
of economy, business, politics, diplomacy, and international organizations in a world of globalization, with a
strong focus on international development and strategic management.
Each year IMPIS receives 7 local students and 20 master degree students come not only from Taiwan but also
from all over the world. IMPIS is collaborating with various teaching and research units of NCCU to guarantee
the quality of teaching and learning and the quantity of the courses to be offered. Those who plan to enter
international affairs related professions or to continue doctoral studies in the related fields, as well as mid-
career professionals, are encouraged to apply.
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3. IMPIS Curriculum Map
IMPIS requires completion of a minimum of 30 credits and a MA thesis (project) for graduation. Students
can normally complete all their courses in 2-4 years to fulfill all the program requirements.
Thesis Regulation:
1. Application for oral exam (thesis proposal) can be submitted since the beginning of the second
semester.
2. Thesis proposal exam and thesis exam should not be in the same semester.
3. The committee consists of at least three members, including one advisor, and at least one outside
reader should be affiliated with another institute.
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5. Curriculum
862001001 International Relations Thu 3 5hrs 062003001 International Political Tue 3 5hrs
Theory Economy
14-17 9-12
Elective courses
Course Course Name Time Credit Study Course Course Name Time Credit Study time
Number time Number outside of
outside of class
class
4-5hrs
862950001 Seminar in International Wed 3 4-5hrs 862940001 Topic in Wed 3
Development Issues of International
18-21 18-21
Agriculture, Economics Cooperation
and Trade International NGOs
& Development
4-5hrs
862934001 International Relations Tue 3 4-5hrs 862939001 Strategic TBC 3
and Political Communication &
14-17
Philosophy Cultural Diplomacy
4-5hrs 4-5hrs
862935001 Post-Communist Wed 3 862930001 Russian Foreign Thu 3
Democratization Policy
15-18 15-18
4-5hrs 4-5hrs
862926001 Human Rights, Tue 3 862931001 Democratization and Wed 3
Humanitarian and State Good Governance
9-12 14-17
Sovereignty
4
4-5hrs 4-5hrs
862944001 Seminar on Ethnic Wed 3 862935001 Seminar on Thu 3
Conflict and Terrorism Interational Security
14-17 18-21
Note:Course list could be revised or changed without advanced notice. Go to system for course schedule for the latest course schedule.
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6. Curriculum
[Course 1. Introduction
Content] 2. Review and Discussion about Thesis
3. Review of the Literature
4. Writing Strategies and Ethical Consideration
5. Topic Choosing
6. Research Questions and Hypotheses
The Use of Theory
7. Research Design: Qualitative Methods
8. Mid-term Essay—Literature Review
9. Research Design: Qualitative Methods
10. Report your Results
11. Conclusions
12. Presentation
13. Final Essay—Research Proposal
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7. Curriculum Checklist and Study Plan Form
NAME:___________________
Student number:___________________
Quantitative
Research Methods 3
Qualitative Research
Methods
3
(9 credits at most)
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Study Plan Form of College of International Affairs,
National Chengchi University
Graduate Studies
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Study Plan Form of College of International Affairs,
National Chengchi University
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8. Faculty
The IMPIS faclty consist of 21 full-time professors in related areas from College of International Affairs,
adjunct professors and visiting professors, among which 90% have foreign doctor’s degree. Many professors
from College of International Affairs and NCCU are often appointed public officials in the government, or
exeutives and consultants in private sectors. The College of International Affairs has been in close cooperation
with the Colleges of Social Sciences, Law, Communication, Commerce, and Foreign Language & Literatures,
which ensure the adequancy of the faculty . The IMPIS will coordination with other units on campus and make
its faculty resource diverse as well as competent for interdisciplinary subjects.
Degrees
Diplomacy Relations
Crisis
Management,
Current
Situation of
Korea
2 Full-time Chairman & LIOU, TO-HAI Ph.D., East International English for Employed
International Northeast
Relations, Asia,
Australia Foreign
Policies,
Seminar in
the
Diplomatic
History of
Japan
International Economy
Negotiations ,
International
Terrorism
Diplomacy,
Democratizati
on and Good
Governance,
International
Relations and
Political
Philosophy
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Diplomacy Maryland Diplomacy, US Topics in Diplomacy
Southeast Asian
Security
Asia-Pacific Policy,
regional Theory of
integration, International
Policy Seminar on
Ethnic
Conflict and
Terrorism
7 Full-time Associate LIN YUNG- Ph.D., Political Science, Politics and Employed
Kingdom Russian
Politics, Post-
Communist
Democratizati
on、Russian
Foreign
Policy, State-
Society
Relations in
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Russia
Studies Moscow
State
University,
Russia
Quantitative Political
Research Economy
Methods
Panthéon- the EU
Assas Foreign
Policy
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Asian South International Asian
Economy,
Regional
International
relations
University of Politics,
South Comparative
Flower International
Gardening Development
Design - Issues of
Agriculture,
Economics
and Trade
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