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POLITICAL STUDIES (3) answer(s).
 
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Developing immersive simulations: the potential of theater in teaching and learning in political studies / Dacombe, Rod ; Morrow, Elizabeth A   Journal Article
Rod Dacombe Journal Article
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Summary/Abstract Innovative teachers of political science have frequently moved beyond the confines of conventional teaching formats to better engage students with the demands of the discipline. In particular, the use of simulations has been proposed as an alternative to passive, lecture-based techniques, and a growing literature examines their value and efficacy. This article contributes to the literature by describing the development of a simulation that draws on the principles of immersive theater in an attempt to maximize participation while encouraging students to think critically about political concepts and ideas.
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Gathering scholars to defend the country: the institute of international relations before 1975 / Liu, Philip Hsiaopong   Journal Article
Liu, Philip Hsiaopong Journal Article
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Publication 2014.
Summary/Abstract Throughout much of history the Institute a/'/international Relations /[IR] has been perceived as a Kuomintang think tank. Based an the perspective generated by personal contributions (before its formal establishment in 1975as part of National Chengchi University, the author tracer the IIR's foundations and key staff as far back as 1937 to argue that is was constructed during a national crisis because the state leader needed professional opinions that could be used strategically. Thus rather than considering the IIR as an organization subject to a political party. it should be regarded as on institution charged with gathering scholars to defend the country.
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Role of foreign direct investment and state capture in shaping innovation outcome in Russia / Smith, Natalya; Thomas, Ekaterina   Article
Smith, Natalya Article
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Summary/Abstract This article explores the linkage between foreign direct investment, grand corruption (that is, state capture) and innovation in Russia's regions in between 1997 and 2010. The results indicate that during the period under investigation both foreign direct investment and state capture were the significant determinants of innovation outcome. What is also interesting is that a positive impact of state capture on innovation through foreign firms, and a negative impact-through exporting-was observed.
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