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: sosimon@ust.hk

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 (kaxton@ust.hk)

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~~

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