Hak Yin Li

Since 2004

Teaching

Prioritizing student engagement and critical thinking is a cornerstone of his teaching approach.

Courses

Tokyo International University (2019-)
  • Principles of Political Science (Liberal Arts)
  • Understanding Globalization (Major Core Course)
  • Chinese Politics in Comparative Perspective (Major Advanced Course)
  • International Environmental Policy (Major Advanced Course)
  • International Relations of Asia-Pacific (Major Advanced Course)
  • International Relations of China (Major Seminar Course)
  • Undergraduate Thesis (Supervision)
  • Theories of International Relations (M.A. Elective Course)
  • M.A. Thesis/Policy Paper Seminar (M.A. Supervision)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2015-2018)
  • Understanding Globalization (College General Education Course)
  • Chinese Foreign Policy (Major Elective Course)
  • Global Environmental Politcs (Major Elective Course)
  • Globalization and Politics (Major Elective Course)
  • International Politics (Major Elective Course)
  • International Organization (Major Elective Course)
  • Greater China and the World (MA Required Course)
HKU SPACE Community College (2013-2014)
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • Global Governance and International Organizations
  • Government and Politics of Hong Kong
  • Public Administration in Hong Kong
  • Understanding Society
Others
  • Modernizing Ancient Japan (CIEE Summer Japanese Studies, 2019)
  • Chinese Foreign Policy (CUHK Summer Programmes 2017, 2018)
Faculty Training
  • Introduction to Chinese Politics (United Board, Harvard-Yenching Institute and Chris University, 2018)
  • China: Party and Ideologies (United Board, Harvard-Yenching Institute and Chris University, 2018)

Flipped Classroom

In addition to traditional teaching methods, Hak Yin implements innovative flipped classroom techniques, notably through in-class discussions utilizing SWOT analysis as a tool for comprehending globalization, and immersive simulations of Model UN, Model APEC and Model COP for international relations courses. Students actively engage in role-playing exercises representing various nations and stakeholders, allowing them to participate deeply in complex diplomatic negotiations and policy-making processes. These simulations not only enhance understanding of international relations dynamics but also foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for navigating global challenges.

Model COP
Tokyo International University

Model APEC
Tokyo International University

Model UN
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Supervision

Hak Yin welcomes the opportunity to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students with strong independent research capabilities and critical thinking skills. His supervision interests lie primarily in topics related to the rise of China in the Asia-Pacific region and Chinese foreign policy.