十五至十六世紀世界開始進入到大航海的時代，歐洲人對於世界其他地區的認識，經歷了根本性的轉變。地理大發現後的世界變成以歐洲為中心，冒險、傳教與與財富的追求，將世界統合在一起，全球化於焉肇始。近代世界的雛型，是在葡萄牙、西班牙民族國家傾力推動的航海世界中呈現於世。本課程將幫助同學理解、探究大航海時代發生的成因及其對現代世界的影響及其歷史意義。
眾所周知，歐洲向東方發展的目的除了是因為突破回教徒的包圍，除了傳遞宗教的使命外，香料和黃金的企盼是主要的動機；十四、十五世紀初期的航海技術與認識仍相當有限，過去遠方的海洋中是一片沸騰的海水，裏面有著各式各樣的海妖與海怪，在幻想的地理空間逐步摸索成現今的世界圖貌。航海技術的發展如洋流、季風知識的認知與新式桅桿的設計，踏出了探索世界最重要的一步。不過當世界上不再存在空間上的阻礙，跨境的疾病與武力亦在強者的手下肆虐，造成了許多文明的消失。較不為人知的是：中國曾是海上霸主。
更重要的是台灣的被發現是在大航海時代中出現到世界舞台，從海上看台灣成為了一個新的視角，尤有論者更希望我們可以成為新興的海洋民族。
大航海時代後形成了現在世界的格局，全球化的序曲於焉而生，交通所帶來的疾病、資本流通、各種文明現象、文化交流，這期間的過程，值得我們仔細的探究。
From the fifteenth to the sixteenth centuries, the world began to enter the age of great navigation, and Europeans' understanding of other parts of the world underwent a fundamental change. The world after the geographical discovery became Europe-centered. Adventure, missionary work, and the pursuit of wealth unified the world, and globalization began. The prototype of the modern world emerged in the maritime world promoted by the Portuguese and Spanish nation-states. This course will help students understand and explore the causes of the Age of Discovery, its impact on the modern world, and its historical significance.
As we all know, the purpose of Europe's development to the East was not only to break through the siege of Muslims and to convey the mission of religion, but also the hope of spices and gold was the main motivation; the navigation technology and understanding in the early 14th and 15th centuries were still quite limited. In the past, the distant ocean was a piece of boiling water, with all kinds of sea monsters and sea monsters in it. The fantasy geographical space gradually formed the current world map. The development of navigation technology, such as the knowledge of ocean currents and monsoons and the design of new masts, took the most important step in exploring the world. However, when there are no longer spatial obstacles in the world, cross-border diseases and force also wreak havoc at the hands of the strong, causing the disappearance of many civilizations. Less well-known is this: China was once a dominant maritime power.
More importantly, Taiwan was discovered and appeared on the world stage during the Age of Discovery. Looking at Taiwan from the sea has become a new perspective. Some commentators in particular hope that we can become an emerging maritime nation.
The current world structure was formed after the Age of Discovery, and the prelude to globalization emerged. The diseases brought about by transportation, capital circulation, various civilization phenomena, and cultural exchanges, the processes during this period are worthy of our careful exploration.
於課程期間使用愛學網進行教材補充。
Use Aixue.com to supplement teaching materials during the course.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 出席情況與課堂參與情形出席情況與課堂參與情形 Attendance and class participation |
40 | |
| 作業完成情況作業完成情況 Homework completion status |
30 | |
| 期末考期末考 final exam |
30 |
