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The Post-911 World Order (SOSC 200T). Simon Shen Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Spring Term 2003. WEEK 1. 911: A Chronological Review. Lecture 1: Introduction – the “ 911 Syndrome ” at its Anniversary in Hong Kong. 5 th February 2003 (Wednesday). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Post-911 World Order(SOSC 200T)
Simon Shen
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Spring Term 2003
WEEK 1
911: A Chronological Review
Lecture 1: Introduction – the “911 Syndrome” at its Anniversary in Hong Kong
5th February 2003 (Wednesday)
Structure of Lecture 1:
Definitional Issues and
What Does the Course Cover Assessment Mechanism Reasons to Study the Topic 911 Syndrome of Hong Kong at its
Anniversary
Simon Shen
Visiting Scholar at UST University of Oxford (DPhil) Yale University (MA/BA)
Office Hours: MON, WED (2-3pm) or by appointments [Room 3389]
Email Address: [email protected]
PART IWhat Does the Course Cover?
“Micro 911” Short-term Outcome Casualties Stock Fluctuations Worldwide Shocking
“Macro 911” Long-term Outcome
The Post-911 World Order
Structure of the Course: Chronological Study
History Rephrasing of 911 Origin Synthesis Consequential Analysis Methodological Study
Pre-911 World Order?
International Relations
Comparative Government
Political Science
University of Science and Technology
History Rephrasing of 911
Factual Description (2001-2002)
Lecture 2, Week 1
Origin Synthesis (I): Macro (Week 2)
Islamic Fundamentalism
Clash of Civilizations Historical Nemesis Week 2
Origin Synthesis (II): Micro (Week 3)
Provocative Strategy American Conspiracy
Theory Social Darwinism
Uniqueness of 911 (Week 4)
Consequential Analysis (Week 5-13)
5-dimensional Impacts The Global Order (Week 5-6) Regional Politics (Week 7-10) The World System (Week 11) Security/ Military Tactics (week 12) Culture/ Ideology (Week 13)
Methodological Study (Week 14)
Multi-perspective Study Multi-disciplinary Study Historiography
PART IIAssessment Mechanism
User-Friendliness
Course Outline Concept Highlight/
Refreshing Questions Power Point
Presentation [points only]
Video Presentation Guest Speakers
Course Website
http://teaching.ust.hk/~sosc200t Lecture outline and Power Points Announcements, Syllabus, Reading list, Reserv
e “interesting but not-required-to-read articles” Interesting Links…
TA: Kaxton Siu ([email protected])
Class Readings
Booth, Ken and Dunne, Tim. Ed. Worlds in Collision – Terror and the Future of Global Order. New York: Palgrave MacMillan, 2002.
Hoge, James and Rose, Gideon. Ed. How Did This Happen? – Terrorism and the New War. New York: Public Affairs, 2001.
Mid-term and Final Examinations
Mid-term (30%) Multiple Choices on
Concepts IDs on Key Terms
Final (40%) Multiple Choices on
Concepts Short Essay from
Choices
Sessions
Friday (Week 2-14) Medium of Instruction Motivations:
Topic Summary Reading Discussion Group Presentation
Sessions Presentation and Participation (30%)
Group Presentation
30% of Total Grade A Group of 3-4 Topic of Your Choice Oral Presentation Material Preparation?
PART IIWhy Do We Study the Post-
911 World Order?
Intellectual Reason
International Relations Anthropology Sociology Public Administration
Historical Demarcation
George W Bush: New Era By Invitation
Eric Hobsbawn: Old Era of Imposition
John Gaddis: from Cold War to 911
Francis Fukuyama: The End of History
Daily Reasons
Better Managers in International Financial Firm
Richer Scientists in Weapon Military Better Newspaper Readers
Ethnocentrism –The Hong Kong Coverage of 911
Mass Media Language
Experts’ Expertise Preferential Treatmen
t of Interviewees The Stock Researche
rs Who is (are) Juno(es)?
PART IIIThe “911 Syndrome” of Hong Kong at its First Anniversary
The 4 Stages
The Hyper-active Stage: Cultural Center Kids
The Stereotypical Stage: Victorian Park Elderly
The Boring Stage Reporters, DJs, and others
The Ironical Stage Who?
Conclusion:Israeli-Palestinian Conflict???
~~The End~~
Thank you for attending