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)

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] Address:

PART I What 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 ( ) 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 II Assessment Mechanism

User-Friendliness Course Outline Concept Highlight/ Refreshing Questions Power Point Presentation [points only] Video Presentation Guest Speakers

Course Website Lecture outline and Power Points Announcements, Syllabus, Reading list, Reserve “ interesting but not-required-to-read articles ” Interesting Links … TA: Kaxton Siu

Class Readings Booth, Ken and Dunne, Tim. Ed. Worlds in Collision – Terror and the Future of Global Order. New York: Palgrave MacMillan, 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 II Why 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 Treatment of Interviewees The Stock Researchers Who is (are) Juno(es)?

PART III The “ 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