Many observers bemoan the “decline” of Foreign Reporting – as evidenced by the shrinking coverage and foreign-bureau closures. But this lecture will open your eyes to a fast-growing field of International Storytelling – and its demand for skilled storytellers like you.

Communications Consultant Michael J. Jordan explains how, with both foreign donors and government agencies facing greater pressure from taxpayers to justify WHY they allocate their money for certain foreign or domestic projects, the recipients of those funds are under greater pressure to justify HOW they spend that money. And today, it’s no longer enough to simply state: “Trust us, we’re spending the money wisely and effectively.”

Indeed, the most convincing way to illuminate their “impact” is through humanized, results-based storytelling – which they then publish in their main “shop-window,” the website. These impact stories actually blend the elements of Foreign Reporting with the advocacy-oriented industry known as Communications for Development, to spotlight the various health, human-rights, environmental and other meaningful projects done worldwide.

In this lecture, Jordan will share his Communications experiences in both Africa and China – plus some tips for how to become a storyteller that more Chinese organizations need.

Internationalizing education is becoming an increasing focus around the world. What does Internationalization mean? Why and how can we internalize education? What are some anticipated outcomes? Come explore these questions together as we take a closer look at this important topic.

四百年来，莎士比亚传承不息，其中一个很重要的原因，是被各个时代的大小银幕所改编。从默片时代的莎士比亚开始到本世纪，莎士比亚一直是银幕编导演的热门，也是检验编导演技术演艺的试金石。讲座将为您展现莎士比亚电影改编的历史概况，与您分享莎士比亚电影中的经典作品，探讨经典文学如何与时俱进，在改编与改变中延续生命，继续对时代产生意义。

莎士比亚，一个难忘的名字，一段不朽的文学传奇。本场讲座中，杨自伍教授将带你走近莎士比亚其人、其作，共品其诗歌之精妙，赏鉴其作品在当下信息时代的价值与意义。

今年是美国大选年，美国国内政治成为引人注目的热点话题，而桑德斯（Bernie Sanders）与特朗普（Donald Trump）等非传统力量的出现更是引人瞩目。美国的政治生态究竟脱胎于怎样的文化生态中？美国的保守派与自由派的土壤究竟是怎样的？倾向于保守派与自由派的普通美国民众的思想、理念、生活状态究竟是怎样？美国不同的州之间的价值感与生活方式究竟有怎样的区别？讲座将以社会文化的视角，带领大家探讨这些问题。

In only the first few weeks of 2016, four of the five biggest cross-border deals have involved Chinese groups bidding for US and European assets worth $61.7bn in total. With the Chinese economy entering to a new phase, Chinese buyers are finding foreign assets relatively more attractive. Chinese companies are eyeing opportunities across sectors, with a particular focus on technology, industrial, entertainment and leisure industries. They have also shown a preference for well-known consumer brands.
This master class will provide a first-hand overview of the changing Chinese consumer and how Chinese companies are after foreign assets for growth and to satisfy this new emerging demand.

《近代城市首尔的诞生》的主要内容：首尔（Seoul），全称首尔特别市，旧称汉城，2005年汉文改称为首尔。大韩民国首都，是朝鲜半岛最大的城市，亚洲主要金融城市之一，也是韩国的政治、经济、科技、文化中心。首尔古代曾经是百济王国的都城，称慰礼城、汉山城，新罗占领后，名称先后改为汉山州、汉阳郡，高丽时期，亦称汉阳。李朝建国后，于1394年李成桂将都城设在汉阳，并正式命名为汉城。李朝进入近代社会后，首尔逐渐地发展成为近代化城市。1882年修建邮政总局，特别是1894年至1896年的“甲午更张”后，修筑独立门，在城内修筑道路、交通、照明设施和新的政府办公机构。并且还修建明洞圣堂、石造殿。这些建筑物标志着首尔名副其实地成为近代化城市。
《日本的朝鲜侵略及其名分》的主要内容：1910年8月，大韩帝国在日本的逼迫下签订《韩日合并条约》。从此朝鲜半岛沦为日本的殖民地。日本对朝鲜侵略的时候，首先在政治思想方面进行了长期的准备活动，主要体现为开展鼓吹“征韩论”活动。1854年吉田松阴在《幽囚录》中提出征韩论，后来平野国臣在《回天管见策》中更明确地主张征韩。1868年明治维新后，明治政府在对外方面实行了扩张侵略方针，具体实施征韩政策，从此开始实行以侵略朝鲜、中国为目的大陆侵略政策。从而挑起“云扬号”事件，签订《江华岛条约》，并趁中日甲午战争中取胜之机，使朝鲜脱离清朝控制，成为日本独吞的对象，进而利用日俄战争胜利之势，使俄罗斯承认日本在朝鲜的利益，并与大韩帝国签订《乙巳保护条约》，使之成为保护国，最终吞并了朝鲜半岛。