Graduate Institute of East Asian Studies, NCCU

Faculty and Staff

The GIEAS has 2 honorary professors, 5 professors, 4 associate professors, and 2 assistant professors (including both full-time and jointly appointed faculty), as well as 2 adjunct professors and 1 administrative staff member. Each year, GIEAS enrolls 18 master's degree students, 2 international master's students, 5 doctoral students, 1 international doctoral student, and a number of students from Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas.

Characteristics

By "East-Asia," our teaching and research primarily focus on Mainland China and its surrounding regions. At the time of its foundation, the Graduate Institute of East Asian Studies (GIEAS) provided training in Communist Theory, International Communist Movements and Mainland China Issues and promoted the development of both policymaking and advanced research in these areas. Precipitated by changes in Mainland China and cross-strait relations, our focus has shifted from the original "Communist Rebel Studies" to "China Studies" of broad scope, including political, economic, and social development in Mainland China.
With GIEAS comprehensive historical background and strong foundation in China Studies, our institute is the ideal destination for academics who are eager to venture forth into the exciting new frontier of China on the rise. To keep up with the trends in China Studies, our institute provides a strong curriculum in social science research methodology. Special emphasis is given to state-of-theart approaches in research design and analysis that facilitate ways to understand the complex array of issues related to China. A variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches, including hands-on field research are explored. The main goal of the training we provide is to cultivate experts in cross-strait issues and China Studies capable of professional analysis from profound and comprehensive perspectives.

Goal and Mission

As one of the most famous research and educational institute of China Studies in Taiwan, our missions include the following:
1. To integrate the efforts of faculty and resources of relevant departments and graduate institutes at NCCU in order to produce strong multidisciplinary academic achievements in China Studies.
2. To promote and participate in academic exchange programs abroad and to connect with the academic community worldwide.
3. To transcend the limits of regional studies and challenge prevailing paradigms in Social Science.
4. With China Studies as our basis, to acquire understanding in the relevant disciplines of Social Science.
5. To provide both theoretical and practical training in China affairs.

Course Plan

The curriculum philosophy of GIEAS is primarily focused on regional studies training, supplemented by training in professional disciplines such as political science, sociology, and economics. The course design balances both theory and practice. To achieve GIEAS's development goals, new academic and curriculum regulations will be implemented starting from the 2019 academic year. The main course structure is divided into the following three categories:

I. Required Courses

II. Core Elective Courses

In addition to the core elective courses offered by the college, the master's program at GIEAS has designed practical courses related to Mainland China and the Asia-Pacific region in response to the developments and current needs across various fields in Mainland China. These core elective courses cover topics such as economic development, political transformation, social change, cross-strait relations, and Southeast Asian studies. The diversity and richness of the course offerings are unparalleled among related programs in Taiwan. Students can choose three courses from five core options based on their research interests and personal preferences, providing them with a foundational understanding and comprehensive insight into current research on Mainland China.

III. General Electives or Courses from Other Departments (Key Disciplines in Social Sciences)
The GIEAS leverages NCCU's reputation as a premier institution in the humanities and social sciences in Taiwan. Through collaboratively offered courses, co-appointed faculty, and recommended classes, we provide advanced specialized courses on Mainland China. Additionally, we encourage students to take advantage of the high-quality social science courses available within the university to enhance their understanding of social science theories and their practical application in their research areas.