Syllabus

TERM ONE

Week 1: Introduction to Taiwan-China Relations

Week 2: Historical Roots of Cross-Strait Tensions

Week 3: The Role of the United States in the Taiwan Strait

Week 4: Sovereignty and Identity: Taiwan’s Status

Week 5: The Military Dynamics of the Taiwan Strait

Week 6: Reading Week (No Seminar)

Week 7: Economic Interdependence and Rivalry

Week 8: Regional Alliances and Global Politics

Week 9: Flashpoint in Global Geopolitics: The Taiwan Strait

Week 10: Case Study: The Role of International Actors in Taiwan-China Relations.

TERM TWO

Week 1: Nationalism, Identity, and Conflict in Taiwan and China

Week 2: The Role of Democracy in Taiwan’s Political Landscape

Week 3: Military Escalation and International Response

Week 4: Economic Sanctions and Trade Wars

Week 5: The Taiwan Strait and Human Rights

Week 6: Taiwan’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Security Framework

Week 7: Social Movements and Taiwan-China Relations

Week 8: The Role of China’s "One China" Policy

Week 9 and Week 10: Student Research and Presentation.

TERM THREE

Week 1: Conclusion: Taiwan-China Relations in Global Context