Economics of Education

This course introduces the theoretical and empirical tools that economists use to understand education and evaluate education policy. It provides an overview of how economists evaluate a wide range of issues in K-12 and higher education in the United States and in other countries. Discussions include the theory of human capital, gender and race gaps in education; accountability measures and incentive effects in education; college financial aid; and education and economic growth.

Intro Macroeconomics

An examination of current macroeconomic policy issues, including the short and long-run effects of budget deficits, the determinants of economic growth, causes and effects of inflation and the effects of high trade deficits. The course focuses on what, if any, government (monetary and fiscal) policies should be pursued in order to achieve low inflation, full employment, high economic growth and rising real wages. Enrollment limited to 40.

Intro Macroeconomics

An examination of current macroeconomic policy issues, including the short and long-run effects of budget deficits, the determinants of economic growth, causes and effects of inflation and the effects of high trade deficits. The course focuses on what, if any, government (monetary and fiscal) policies should be pursued in order to achieve low inflation, full employment, high economic growth and rising real wages. Enrollment limited to 40.

Intro Macroeconomics

An examination of current macroeconomic policy issues, including the short and long-run effects of budget deficits, the determinants of economic growth, causes and effects of inflation and the effects of high trade deficits. The course focuses on what, if any, government (monetary and fiscal) policies should be pursued in order to achieve low inflation, full employment, high economic growth and rising real wages. Enrollment limited to 40.

IntroMicroeconomics

How and how well do markets work? What should government do in a market economy? How do markets set prices, determine what is produced and decide who gets the goods? This course considers important economic issues including preserving the environment, free trade, taxation, (de)regulation and poverty. Enrollment limited to 40.

IntroMicroeconomics

How and how well do markets work? What should government do in a market economy? How do markets set prices, determine what is produced and decide who gets the goods? This course considers important economic issues including preserving the environment, free trade, taxation, (de)regulation and poverty. Enrollment limited to 40.

T-Pop Culture-Shojo (Girl)

This course focuses on representations of the shōjo/shoujo (girl) in Japanese anime, manga, film and popular fiction. The course examines the development of this image from the early 20th century until the present and considers the ways this image reflects historical, cultural and social changes inside and outside of Japan.

Writing Empire: Colonial Japan

This course explores the development of Japanese and colonial identities in literature produced in and about Japan’s colonies during the first half of the 20th century. Students read literary works written during and about the Japanese empire by Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Okinawan and Taiwanese writers. By bringing together different voices from inside and outside of Japan’s empire, students gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of colonial hegemony and identity. Taught in English: no knowledge of Chinese, Japanese or Korean required.

Colq:Women&Narration/Mod Korea

This class explores modern Korean history from women's perspectives. It charts the historical and cultural transformation in modern Korea since the 1920s by coupling key terms of modern history with specific female figures: (1) Colonial modernity with modern girls in the 1920s and 30s; (2) colonization and cold-war regime with "comfort women" and "western princesses" from the 1940s to the 1960s; (3) industrial development under the authoritarian regime in the 1970s with factory girls; and (4) democratization and multiculturalism with rising feminists in the new millennium.

Taiwan: Page, Stage, Screen

This course explores the representation and construction of Taiwanese identity by examining various forms of cultural expression, including literature, film, and performance arts. Through close reading of texts, analysis of films, and study of performances, it encourages students’ critical engagement with a variety of texts and media to understand how Taiwanese identity is expressed, shaped, and contested. All readings are in English translation.
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