Getting Acquainted with the Instructor

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Getting Acquainted with the Instructor

• Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory II

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Instructor J.D. Han

• has a undergraduate degree in Politics,
  Philosophy and Economics
• has a Ph.D. in macroeconomics-monetary-finance
• does research in Financial History, Free Trade
  Agreements, and International Migration.

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Real World Experiences

• Was a researcher in international economics of
  financial crisis in 1997, which has eventually
  led to a publication of a monograph at the
  Rottman School, University of Toronto
• Was a consultant, working with NYC financial
  firms such as Goldman Sachs, MSD, and Merrill
  Lynch, and getting involved in over 90 projects.
• Have been an active board director and the audit
  committee chairman for banks for 15 years

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Academic Approaches

• The instructor
• approaches issues from the perspectives of
  economics-politics-history-social philosophy
• and at the same time tries to apply his real
  world experiences.
• Accordingly, test/exam questions will reflect
  academic orientations and experiences.

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Teaching Styles Pedagogic Focus

• Not transfer of Information
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• But Helping You to build a Frame of Reference.

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Corollary I

• 1. Trying to present the Entirety of the
  Model, and to show how all components
  organically work together.
• Peril Some would feel the instructor may
  rushing through materials.
• Remedy He will go over the overall working of
  the system many times.

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Corollary 2

• No Time for Line-by-line Note-taking
• Peril Some ill prepared students may feel dizzy
  at the speed of moving from one point to another.
  
• Remedy I provide a detailed lecture note of full
  exposition, not just summary.

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Class Lecture Notes

• Is located at the Course Webpage
• http//instruct.uwo.ca/economics/221b-570/

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How to Prepare for Tests and Exams

• Attend all classes
• Go over the lecture notes
• If you have time, you may read the textbook.
• Review questions would be helpful Work on them,
  and come to the office hours for discussion.

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How to help reduce anxiety around tests and exam
periods

• Come to Regular and Special Office Hours
• face-to-face question sessions
• Do not hesitate to send me an e-mail for help.
• Do NOT send an e-mail within a 24 hour period
  prior to tests and exam e-mails may only
  increase anxiety on both sides.

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Relationship with Students

• Likes to be goal-oriented
• My goal is to help you develop liking to
  macroeconomics,
• not to get popular.
• Likes to have mutual respect and appreciation
• - In the Catholic spirits, I would like to help
  a weak student realizing potential without
  neglecting a strong student.
• Strives to be fair and honest to all
• - I keep away from favoritism, psychological
  maneuvering, and conceit.