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French Political Philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville wrote: ...[W]ithout ideas held in common, there is no common action, and without common action, there may still be men, but there is no social body. In order that society should exist, and, a fortiori, that a society should prosper, it is required that all the minds of the citizens should be rallied and held together by certain predominant ideas; and this cannot be the case, unless each of them sometimes draws his opinions from the common source, and consents to accept certain matters of belief at the hands of the community. -from Section I, Chapter 2 of Democracy in America, Volume II (1835)  Write an essay to comment on or respond to Tocqueville's argument. Your essay can address, but is not limited to answering, any of the following questions: Do you agree with Tocqueville that "certain predominant ideas" are fundamental to a prosperous society? Why or why not? How might Tocqueville's emphasis on "common action" and "predominant ideas" run counter to the value of self-reliance and individual freedom that is usually advocated in democracy? Would the predominant ideas become a source of oppression for social differences in gender, class, race, ethnicity, age, etc.? From a different perspective, if a society does need common beliefs in order to operate efficiently, what might be some examples of these beliefs? Also, are these beliefs universally shared, or must they vary from one society to another? You are welcome to illustrate your arguments with specific examples of common beliefs and discuss their uses or malfunctions in real sociohistorical contexts.

I. Critical Thinking and Writing: 30%In November 2024, a branch chief of a labor ministry agency in Taiwan was dismissed following public outcry over the ministry’s handling of a worker’s suicide. The worker, who had previously reported being a victim of workplace bullying, tragically ended his life. Investigations revealed that the ministry had failed to take appropriate action when the worker’s complaints were first filed. This negligence sparked widespread criticism, drawing attention to the prevalence of workplace bullying in Taiwan and the lack of sufficient measures to address it. The incident has reignited discussions about the responsibilities of employers and government agencies in protecting workers from harassment and creating a safe working environment. Experts and advocates are calling for stricter enforcement of antibullying regulations, better support for victims, and increased accountability for those who fail to act on complaints. This case highlights the urgent need for systemic changes to address workplace bullying. Workplace bullying may have serious consequences for individuals and organizations. Based on the case described, discuss the responsibilities of employers and government agencies in preventing and addressing bullying in the workplace. What steps can be taken to ensure workers feel safe and supported? Write an essay to elaborate your thoughts; your response should be no more than 300 words.

II. Essay Writing: 70% Recent years, Taiwan’s bubble tea has become a global trend. How does sharing local culture with the world benefit a country, and what challenges might arise? As a teacher, how would you help your students in class with their communicative competency of globalization and cultural exchange?