» InternationalAccording to the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, two universities in the Philippines are ranked in the global top 300. Ateneo De Manila University is ranked 234th in the world. University of the Philippines is ranked 262nd in the world. Both universities are located in Manila. According to the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, Thailand has two universities ranked in the global top 300. Chulalongkorn University is ranked 138th in the world. It’s the highest ranking and oldest university in Thailand. Mahidol University (MU) is ranked 220th in the world. Both universities are located in Bangkok. According to the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, the University of Malaya (UM) is ranked as the 180th best university in the world. Located in Kuala Lumpur, it’s the highest ranking and oldest university in Malaysia. Martin Jacques’ new book, When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order, is causing controversy. Is it possible that China will “rule the world” in the not-so-distant future? Perhaps, but only if it’s able to successfully transform from an industrial-based economy to a knowledge-based economy, [...] According to the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, Singapore has two universities ranked in the global top 100. The National University of Singapore (NUS) is ranked 30th in the world. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is ranked 73rd in the world. Its National Institute of Education (NIE) is Singapore’s only teacher-training institute. While the stereotype holds that Asians are not innovative, China has a rich history of innovation. Dissatisfied with traditional martial arts styles, Chinese actor Bruce Lee created his own: Jeet Kune Do. It combines the best techniques from Wing Chun Kung Fu, American boxing, French fencing, and grabbling to create a highly efficient and practical style. [...] While the stereotype holds that Asians are not innovative, China has a rich history of innovation. More than 60 years before Genoese explorer Christopher Columbus landed in North America, Chinese admiral Zheng He had already completed seven great voyages, sailing into the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Persian Gulf. This was made possible by [...] While the stereotype holds that Asians are not innovative, China has a rich history of innovation. The Art of War, widely accepted as a masterpiece on military strategy, was written by Chinese general Sun Tzu around 500 BC. Sun Tzu’s creative strategies have influenced many notable figures, including the first emperor of a unified China Qin [...] Martin Jacques’ new book, When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order, is causing controversy. Is it possible that China will “rule the world” in the not-so-distant future? Perhaps, but only if it’s able to successfully transform from an industrial-based economy to a knowledge-based [...] Within South Korea, the three most prestigious universities are Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. Collectively, they are referred to by the acronym SKY. Graduating from a SKY university often leads to a prestigious job with a high salary—especially if the graduate is in the field of education. Opinion polls show that South Koreans [...] Since 2004, the world’s top 200 universities have been ranked annually by the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings. Recently, Asian universities have been making significant gains on the U.S., long considered to have the world’s best universities. In 2008, the U.S. had 37 universities in the top 100 and 58 in the top 200. In [...] Bill Costello visits the 63 Building SkyArt exhibition in Seoul. Bill Costello visits the Hammering Man sculpture in Seoul. Bill Costello visits the statue of King Sejong the Great in Seoul. Bill Costello visits the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-shin in Seoul. Bill Costello visits the Cheonggye Stream in Seoul. Bill Costello visits the N Seoul Tower. Bill Costello visits the War Memorial & Museum in Seoul. Bill Costello interviews Lim Cheolil, associate professor of education at Seoul National University. Bill Costello visits Seoul National University. |
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