Sinocademy is Frank Diebel's academic online presence. This learning platform provides Frank's students with study material, literature, and exercises to prepare for his lectures. Here his students also receive information about Frank's research and publications. Good luck and fun with your studies.

In this article written by Manfred Nitsch and Frank Diebel the micro-foundations of the Chinese growth model are analysed within a comprehensive monetary theory of economic development, based on Schumpeter, Keynes, and the contemporary monetary Keynesians. The Confucian traditions and the Leninist party power structure are identified as the main specific traits of the social formation in contemporary China.

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History

Frank offers 3 history lectures about China and Europe. The topics range from the early beginnings of civilization until today. His university courses aim at supporting a general education at master level. More here.


Philosophy

Frank Diebel's open history lectures cover a wide range of philosophical topics at a master level. The academic focus here is upon the development of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. Read more here.


Civilization

Among the ancient Chinese Hundred Schools of Thought main streams of political philosopy that have been passed down to our generation are written sources of Confucianism, Legalism, Daosim, and Moism. Throughout the last two and a half millenia and in...

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To this day, the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar is used in China to solemnise annual seasons, some national holidays, and to celebrate individual birthdays as well. The Gregorian calendar year of 2017 can be calculated equal to the Chinese...

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The Yuanxiao Festival (元宵节) or Chinese Lantern Festival (灯节) is the first important festival after the Chinese Spring Festival (春节), the Chinese New Year, and it is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the traditional Chinese lunisolar...

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Economy

The complexity of the Chinese economy requires thorough knowledge of regional differences. China represents more the diversity of a continent or an entire civilization than that of a single nation.  Read more here.


Health

Frank Diebel has conducted many years of research and teachings in the hospital sector of China, Southeast Asia and Germany. China's Health Economy is flourishing and provides many new opportunities. Read more here.


Development

In this article written by Manfred Nitsch and Frank Diebel the micro-foundations of the Chinese growth model are analysed within a comprehensive monetary theory of economic development, based on Schumpeter, Keynes, and the contemporary...

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For almost 40 years now, China's economy is prospering. How is that possible? How many Cassandras have predicted its doomsday? But China just keeps on growing. Slower in motion now, maybe, but it's still steadily blossoming and opening up...

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Literature

Studying history or philosophy usually requires extensive reading and the reception of primary sources. Frank's lectures aim at a compromise between relevant scientific literature and a low reading pensum. Read more here.


Exercises

Frank Diebel's open university lectures provide a general education at master level. A successful participation requires the completion of 3 short online quizes, one brief presentation or a written test. Read more here.


Readings

The periodization of Chinese history has always been one of the most delicate problems of historians. The Chinese persisted for a long time in the models of their dynasty history and treated each dynasty as a complete unity. Jacques Gernet,...

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In 4000 Jahre Wissenschaft, Patricia Fara dares an adventure in historical science. She writes a history of science from the origins to the 21st century, from the Babylonians to genetic research and particle physics. In her book that is,...

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4000 Jahre Entdeckungen und Erfindungen. This omnibus volume presents a unique, authentic and profound overview of the extensive history of Chinese science and technology over the past 4000 years. First time, it was published in 1978 by the...

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