...GIS 3117 Modern China Spring, 2014 Dr. Amy Y. Situ-Liu (Please use Blackboard internal email for your communication with the instructor. In case of an emergency that prevents you from accessing to your computer, please leave your voice mail at 652-4314, and then email me afterward) Orientation: Location: Textbooks (required): China Since 1949 By Linda Benson, Longman, 2nd edition, 2011 China: The Balance Sheet – What the World Needs to Know About the Emerging Superpower By Fred Burgsten and others, 2006 China Road By Rob Gifford, Random House, 2008 Video Programs: All assigned programs are available on “Video on Demand” provided in our library homepage. Most of them are ready for you to review. But since they are online programs, a few may be not available by the times you click the links. If so, just skip that one and watch the others. Please try both “by segment” or “by title” for your search. Course Description: China, the most populous country, is an excellent "laboratory" for the social scientific study of political, economic and social behavior. The Twentieth Century alone has seen many changes in China's fundamental institutions: from imperial courts to military regimes and single-party police states, from rural households to international stock-holding companies, and from foot-binding and slavery to mass movements and democracy protests. The latest development in the last decade has led to the calling...
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...psyche Essay should focus on 3 parts: 1. Western bloc (US representing the greater part of the Western Bloc and their relations with China) a. US-China relations: i. Most dynamic – affect Japanese and China relations ii. Not a two way street iii. Defined by the actions of the present and past presidents iv. Pro-China: Mao and Kissinger v. Carter – Human Relations focused Foreign Policies 1. Didn’t apply to China to monitor reliability vi. Nixon – Carter b. Japan: vii. Nixon and Reagan found linking with Japan c. Nixon and Ford took advantage of the China-Soviet Split viii. Got out of Vietnam ix. Played the meditator d. Nixon (1968-1972) + Ford (couldn’t afford due to publicity of post-watergate) + Carter (1966-1980) + Reagan (1980 – 1988) 2. Japan e. Asian State x. L/t cultural difference xi. State in similar territory f. If Nixon assists China – peace through the US (Trade b/w Japan and the US) g. Nervous of China and US relationship h. Schultz – pro-Japan – Reagan Secretary of State 3. Soviets i. Less influential j. Less so after split k. Soviet Collapse in 1989 – made China nervous (if it happened to the Soviets, what about us?) xii. Especially of the back of Tiananmen l. Effect was more from the Soviets on China m....
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...AP World History Survival Guide Name ________________________________ Teacher __________________________ Block _________________ Table of Contents | Pages | AP World History Overview | 3 – 7 | The AP Exam | 3 | World Regions | 4 – 5 | Five Course Themes | 6 | Four Historical Thinking Skills | 7 | Essays Overview | 8 - 15 | Document-based Question (DBQ) | 8 – 12 | Change and Continuity over Time (CCOT) | 13 – 15 | Comparative Essay | 16 – 18 | Released Free Response Questions | 19 – 20 | AP Curriculum Framework | 21 – 38 | Period 1 (Up to 600 B.C.E.)—5% | 21 – 22 | Period 2 (600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E.)—15% | 23 – 25 | Period 3 (600 to 1450)—20% | 26 – 28 | Period 4 (1450 to 1750)—20% | 29 – 31 | Period 5 (1750 to 1900)—20% | 32 – 35 | Period 6 (1900 to the present)—20% | 36 – 38 | Help with Some Confusing Subjects | 39 – 43 | Chinese Dynasties | 39 | Political, Economic, and Social Systems | 40 | Religions | 41 | Primary Sources | 42 | “Must Know” Years | 43 | * Many of the guidelines in this study packet are adapted from the AP World History Course Description, developed by College Board. The AP Exam Purchasing and taking the AP World History exam are requirements of the course. This year, the AP World History exam will be administered on: ___________________________________________ Format I. Multiple...
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...AP World History Survival Guide Name ________________________________ Teacher __________________________ Block _________________ Table of Contents | Pages | AP World History Overview | 3 – 7 | The AP Exam | 3 | World Regions | 4 – 5 | Five Course Themes | 6 | Four Historical Thinking Skills | 7 | Essays Overview | 8 - 15 | Document-based Question (DBQ) | 8 – 12 | Change and Continuity over Time (CCOT) | 13 – 15 | Comparative Essay | 16 – 18 | Released Free Response Questions | 19 – 20 | AP Curriculum Framework | 21 – 38 | Period 1 (Up to 600 B.C.E.)—5% | 21 – 22 | Period 2 (600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E.)—15% | 23 – 25 | Period 3 (600 to 1450)—20% | 26 – 28 | Period 4 (1450 to 1750)—20% | 29 – 31 | Period 5 (1750 to 1900)—20% | 32 – 35 | Period 6 (1900 to the present)—20% | 36 – 38 | Help with Some Confusing Subjects | 39 – 43 | Chinese Dynasties | 39 | Political, Economic, and Social Systems | 40 | Religions | 41 | Primary Sources | 42 | “Must Know” Years | 43 | * Many of the guidelines in this study packet are adapted from the AP World History Course Description, developed by College Board. The AP Exam Purchasing and taking the AP World History exam are requirements of the course. This year, the AP World History exam will be administered on: ___________________________________________ Format I. Multiple...
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...LeBlanc 02/07/15 Rhetorical Analysis Outline I. Introduction A. In his new York times essay “where sweatshops are dream” writer Nicholas D. Kristof makes a number of points regarding what he sees as an adverse effect of labor standards compliance on the economic development of low-income countries that we feel require some clarification and comment. B. Purpose of argument: His purpose in this essay is to let people know that sweatshops can help people. C. Audience: Kristof assumes his readers are Americans that are repulsed by the idea of importing products made by barely paid barely legal workers in dangerous factories. II. Thesis: By establishing his credibility, building his case slowly, and appealing to both logic and emotions, Kristof succeeds in writing effective argument . III. Body paragraph 1: pathos A. He appeals to pathos by using words or images designed to move readers and appeal to the readers emotion. B. List examples you might use: “The miasma of toxic stink leaves you gasping, breezes batter you with filth, and even the rats look forlorn.” “Many families actually live in shacks on this smoking garbage.” C. Explanation: why or how is the example you provided effective or not Throughout this short essay, Kristof uses emotionally loaded language and his arguments include vivid descriptions or striking examples intended to appeal to reader’s emotion. IV. Body paragraph 2: ethos A. Topic sentence As a columnist for The Times since 2001, a...
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...World History Dr. Mahdavi History 101 Fall 2012 Study Guide For Mid-Term Examination The examination will consist of 5 essay questions of which one is mandatory to write upon (40 points). You may choose any other two to write about (30 points each) for a total of 100 points 93 - 100 A 73 - 76 C 90 - 92 A- 70 - 72 C- 87 - 89 B+ 67 - 69 D+ 83 - 86 B 63 - 66 D 80 - 82 B- 60 - 62 D- 77 - 79 C+ 59 or below F=0 In reviewing for the examination, focus your study on the following general topics: 1) 1.Examine the centralizing efforts in countries like France, Spain, and England. How and in what ways were they successful? Why was the Holy Roman Empire not as successful as other European states in centralizing power? 1. 2) Examine the career of Martin Luther. 1:What were the foundations of his Reformation? 2: What legacy did he leave Europe? (Bentley & Zeigler, Chap. 23) A: 1: POLITICAL INTRIGUES, COMBINED WITH THE CHURCH’S GROWING WEALTH AND POWER, ALSO FOSTERED GREED AND CORRUPTION, WHICH UNDERMINED THE CHURCH’S SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY AND MADE IT VALNERABLE TO CRITISISM. 2: IT LED TO THE CHURCH REFORM ALONG TO LUTHERS TEACHINGS, WHICH MANY CITIES PASSED LAWS PROHIBITING ROMAN CATHOLIC OBSERVANCES AND REQUIRING RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO FOLLOW PROTESTANT DOCTRINE AND PROCEDURE. 3) Learn about the Scientific Revolution and 1:why the early discoveries of the Scientific Revolution met with such resistance? 2:...
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... It will be argued that the consistency between existing institutions in the economy and the reforms is an important factor in determining reform success. We look at property rights and contracting institutions, at the experience of transition economies – both in the former Soviet bloc and China and at reform policies including privatization. The empirical techniques that we study include cross-sectional and panel regressions using aggregate (i.e. country-level) data and micro-economic data. Key readings: Institutions and growth: Acemoglu, D., Johnson, S. and Robinson, J. A. (2001) (AJR) “The Colonial Origins of Comparative Development: An Empirical Investigation”. The American Economic Review, Volume 91, Number 5. Use the UCL Economic Journals page and choose the Atypon link. Acemoglu, D., Johnson, S. (2005) (AJ) “Unbundling Institutions” Journal of Political Economy Volume 113, Number 5, 949-995. Use the UCL Economic Journals page. Deaton, A. (2009) ‘Instruments of Development: Randomization in the Tropics and the Search for the Elusive Keys to Economic Development’. NBER Working Paper 14690. Use google. Transition: China and Russia Qian, Y. (2003). “How Reform Worked in China” in D. Rodrik (ed.) In Search of Prosperity: Analytic Narratives on Economic Growth. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Link or search on google. Estrin, S., Hanousek, J., Kočenda, E., Svejnar, J., 2009. Effects of Privatization and Ownership in Transition Economies. Journal of Economic...
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...Part I: Identification Terms (5 @ 5 points each) Eight of the following terms will appear on the test, of which you will need to address five. Each will be worth 5 points, for a total of 25 points for the whole section. A good ID will be more than a sentence. You should write at least 4-5 sentences for each ID, being sure to define the term, explain its context, and identify its significance. Terms in BOLD are primarily from American Society since 1900. Paul Robeson: African American singer and actor who became involved with the Civil Rights Movement. He became politically involved in response to the Spanish Civil War, Fascism, and social injustices. His advocacy of anti-imperialism, affiliation with Communism, and his criticism of the US government caused him to be blacklisted during McCarthyism. Furthermore, Native Land was labeled by the FBI as communist propaganda. Anschluss: the occupation and annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938.[2] This was in contrast with the Anschluss movement (Austria and Germany united as one country) which had been attempted since as early as 1918 when the Republic of German-Austria attempted union with Germany which was forbidden by the Treaty of Saint Germain and Treaty of Versailles peace treaties. Germany became a dictatorship in 1933, when Adolf Hitler became chancellor. Hitler openly defied the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, which stated that Germany was not to acquire new territory or build up its military. Hitler...
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...The Forum on China Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC for short, is an official forum between Communist China and African states. This forum is very important in as far as china Africa relations are concerned because of a host of reasons. The major reason is that both China and Africa stand to benefit economically from this relationship, as China gets raw materials from the continent, in return largely for concessionary loans and assistance in rehabilitation or construction of infrastructure of various magnitudes. Another area where the importance of FOCAC is seen is China’s political support for the ruling elite in Africa, and diplomatic support for regimes usually under pressure at forums like the United Nations, as in the case of Zimbabwe and other countries accused of various shortcomings. It is clear from this therefore that relations between China and Africa are those of feeding off each other, or principally a relationship of friends in need of each other. However, as shall be seen in this essay, there are also various problems that arise with this FOCAC, not least of which are accusations that China turns a blind eye to human rights violations in Africa as long as it benefits. For the purposes of analysing the issue of relations between Africa and China, the conceptual framework of interdependence shall be pursued. This theory argues that countries relate to each other because there is dependence on each other for various strengths. For instance, China needs African resources...
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...Development Plan for Blanc de Chine To: Lisa Liu, Vice CEO, Blanc de Chine Prepared by: Xiaoxi Zeng Submitted: 9 December 2014 Subject: Recommended strategy to for Blanc de Chine to enhance competitiveness Executive Summary: Luxury brand is regarded as the highest level of prestigious brand. Researchers underscore its intangible value and psychological value, for example: conspicuous value, society value, quality value and uniqueness value. Fashion always associates and integrates the past and the future. Blanc de Chine devoted itself into translating the past Chinese cultural value into modern fashion. Making a comparison among famous luxury brands, we can conclude that even though those companies use different adverting methods, they all try to broadcast their brand culture and concept. Their advertising objectives is in consistent with the researchers’ study. Therefore, the company can make a good use of its Chinese culture background to gain loyal customers. This paper provides with three detailed recommendations: a, culture exploring; b, establishing culture display platform; c, event advertising. Blanc de Chine should make full use of their products’ cultural value and advertise their concept by appropriate methods to gain loyal customer and enhance competitiveness. Table of Contents: I. Introduction and Background.........................................
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...AP ® WORLD HISTORY Modified Essay Questions for Exam Practice This document provides modifications of the AP World History Comparative and Continuity and Change-Over-Time (CCOT) essay questions from the 2002 to the 2010 operational exams. The modified questions provide examples of essay questions that align more closely with the Curriculum Framework for the revised course as of the 2011-12 academic year. The accompanying rationale for each question explains the revisions. 2 Mission Statement The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. About the College Board The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of more than 5,900 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools. For further...
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...want one’s nation to be the best and most powerful ii) Fostered conflict as nations competed to be the best iii) Justified imperialism, militarism iv) Caused disruptions in multi-ethnic nations (Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire); rebellions, revolts against foreign rule c) Militarism i) Build up of a country’s military; keeping a large standing army ii) Nations expanded their militaries as a show of power iii) Arms race: each nation needed to have a standing army because their neighbors had standing armies d) Alliances i) Bismarck: German chancellor behind alliance system in Europe ii) Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy allied; France, Great Britain, Russia allied 2) Events a) Assassination of Archduke Frantz Ferdinand: Serbian terrorists kill the Austrian duke and his wife as they honeymooned in Sarajevo i) Austria demands Serbian submission ii) Russia offers to back Serbians in defying Austrians iii) Austria and Germany declare war on Serbia and Russia (along with Russia’s allies) b) Schlieffen Plan i) Germany knows Russia will take longer to mobilize, so plans to attack France first and then loop back through Germany to meet Russian troops ii) Germany begins invasion by first cutting through Netherlands and Belgium iii) Great Britain outraged at Germany’s attack on neutral nations, begins to mobilize for war iv) Conquest of Belgium takes longer than planned, by the time...
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...CARLSBERG IN EMERGING MARKETS Case study – Essay III References Books Gupta, A.; Wakayama, T.; Rangan, S. (2012) Global Strategies for Emerging Asia; 1.Auflage; San Francisco (2012) Agtmael, A. (2007) The Emerging Markets Century: How a New Breed of World-Class Companies is Overtaking the World; 1.Auflage; New York (2007) Armstrong, G.; Kotler, P.; Saunders, J.; Wong, V. (2011) Marketing – Grundlage des Marketing; 5. Aktualisierte Auflage; München (2011) Arouri, M.; Jawadi, F.; Nguyen, D.(2010) The Dynamics of Emerging Stock Markets: Empirical Assessments and Implications; 1. Auflage; Heidelberg (2010) Bleischwitz, R.; Welfens, P; Zhang, Z..(2011) International Economies of Resource Efficiency.Eco-Innovation Policies for a Green Economy; 1.Auflage; Heidelberg (2011) Burgress, S.; Steenkamp, J. (2006) Marketing renaissance: How research in emerging markets advances marketing science and practice. International Journal of Research in Marketing; 23; p. 337- 356 (2006) Cassia, F.;Magno, F. (2010) Marketing issues for business-to-business firms entering emerging markets: an investigation among Italian companies in Eastern Europe (2010) IV Dawar, N.; Chattopadhyay, A. (2000) Rethinking Marketing Programs for Emerging Markets; Ontario (2000) Homburg, C.; Krohmer, H. (2009) Marketingmanagement. Strategie – Instrumente - Umsetzung – Unternehmensführung; 3. Auflage; Wiesbaden (2009)...
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...income | £ 461 million[1] | Net income | £ 332.3 million[1] | Employees | 10,600[1] | Website | www.burberry.com | Brands Burberry operates under three brands: (2014)[1] * Burberry Prorsum – The most fashion forward collection, centred around runway shows, providing the design inspiration for the brand * Burberry London – The tailored collection, typically what a customer wears on weekdays for work Burberry Brit – The most casual collection, typically worn on weekends http://adjmi95.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/chapter-4-marketing-environment.html http://www.slideshare.net/MadhuMalesh/strategies-at-burberry http://www.studymode.com/essays/Burberry-Strategic-Analysis-650914.html Content Abstract I. Introduction II. Burberry macro business environment a. Macro environmentPEST Customers III. The current market IV. Targeting &competitors Competitors V. Competitors VI. Porter 5 forces Company VII. Segmentation strategy VIII. Positioning strategy IX. Marketing mix 4Ps X. SWOT XI. Conclusion and recommendations XII. Reference XIII. Meeting record Chapter I Introduction Burberry’s main mission was to sell business to the world (Friedman 2011). Burberry, the multinational company, was established in Wales in the year 1856, which started with a small outfitter’s shop in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England (The Telegraph 2011). Thomas Burberry started by a draper’s apprentice when...
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...Abstract This essay examines Canada’s lumber industry, the Softwood Lumber Agreement with the US and how globalization, the industry and the agreement all play a factor in each other’s functions. This essay is not a detailed examination of Canada’s softwood lumber agreement but a generalized examination of how globalization influences and affects the lumber industry, and in turn, the softwood lumber agreement. Executive Summary Logging 200 years ago was a booming industry and started a chain reaction to building our nation. Today, technology and government regulations have changed how logs are harvested but the industry’s core function remains the same, to harvest logs for sale. Today the US is Canada’s largest lumber market, but once exports to Britain were more important. What remains the same through centuries of market fluctuations is Canada’s comparative advantage in lumber, Canada’s forests account for 10% of the world’s store. Globalization is bringing markets closer together and how this affects the lumber industry needs a closer analysis in how the lumber industry has evolved from hand falling trees to where the industry is today. Government regulations influence and control the lumber industry and this essay attempts to analyze the Softwood Lumber Agreement (its evolution, perspectives of, economic effects) and how globalization may affect future agreements. This essay also looks at globalization and the alternatives to the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Depending...
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