Yifang Zou

Comparative Analysis of Political Systems between Singapore and China

Project Owner 11/2023-12/2023

· Conducted comparative analysis of governing systems during Deng Xiaoping and Lee Kuan Yew eras.

· Explored similarities in post-colonial backgrounds and reform efforts.

· Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing JSTOR and Google Scholar.

· Contrasted Lee Kuan Yew's authoritarian policies with Deng Xiaoping's open-market approach.

· Recognized unexpected parallels in the development trajectories of Singapore and China.

· Developed appreciation for the philosophical nature of political science.

· Emphasized the importance of thorough research in discerning underlying connections.

· Analyzed how Singapore and China’s past political pattern affect their development track today.

Academic Papers Published

Author 08/2019-08/2023

· Zou, Y., & Ma, X. (2023). Ten Key Words: Insights into Global Higher Education Reform Hotspots. Shanghai Education, 2023(08), 58-59.

· Zou, Y. (2021). Exploration and Implementation Strategies for Cultivating Adolescent Ecological Literacy. Environmental Education, 2021(11), 43-45.

· Zou, Y. (2019). Can Attendance Awards Motivate Students? Shanghai Education, 2019(32), 48-49.

· Zou, Y. (2019). Challenges of Educational Equity Facing Elite High Schools in the United States. Shanghai Education, 2019(17), 62-63.

· Zou, Y. (2024). Green Economy Empowers Sustainable Development: Value Logic and Implementation Strategy. Environmental Education, 2024, (06): 54-57

Exploring the Evolution of Marxist Economic Thought: A Case Study Analysis and Reflection on the Application of Marxism in Soviet Russia and the Stalinist Era

Group Project Leader 11/2022-12/2022

· Organized group meetings and brainstorming sessions for note-taking, achieved class's highest score of 95/100.

· Analyzed the application of Marxism in Soviet Russia, particularly under Stalin's rule.

· Explored the limitations of Marxism in addressing social and economic disparities.

· Critically evaluated Stalinist policies, noting their departure from Marxist principles.

· Developed a deeper understanding and resonating of economics and politics through historical analysis.

· Gained insights into the complexities of economic and political ideologies.