Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the historical and theoretical interpretations of Taiwan-China relations, with a focus on key themes such as sovereignty, identity, and military and economic power in the context of global geopolitics.
• Critically analyse and evaluate a broad range of primary sources and scholarly texts related to Taiwan-China interactions, examining their historical and contemporary significance and their implications for regional and global power dynamics.
• Effectively communicate ideas and construct coherent, persuasive arguments on the Taiwan-China conflict, exploring how factors such as nationalism, identity, economy, and international alliances intersect and shape the broader geopolitical landscape.
• Take responsibility for designing and presenting a well-researched project on Taiwan-China relations, creating content that is accessible to a non-academic audience while reflecting a deep understanding of the complexities of cross-strait interactions.
• Critically review and synthesize theoretical, methodological, and historiographical approaches to the study of Taiwan-China relations, integrating insights from international relations, history, and politics to deepen understanding of the conflict's role in global geopolitics