环境与中国:自然,文化和发展课程详细信息

课程号 30340064 学分 2
英文名称 Environmental China: nature, culture and development
先修课程 no
中文简介 CHINA is commonly seen in the West as a negative example, even the villain, of global environmental ills. Besides surpassing the United States to be the world’s largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, China also experiences widespread pollution of its air, soil and water--arguably among the worst in the world. China’s problems are neither unique nor isolated, however.   Employing political ecological approach, the course explores the roots of China’s environmental challenges as created by and mediated through historical, cultural, political, economic and social forces both internal and external to the country, and especially the acute changes as a result of global socialism and capitalism in the 20th century.  It also examines some of the solutions that Chinese government and the public are taking on to deal with worsening environmental conditions.
Textbook:
Required
1. Shapiro, Judith, 2012. China`s environmental challenges, 978-0-7456-6091-2
Beyond the textbooks, required readings are accessible through hyperlinks embedded in the course site
英文简介 CHINA is commonly seen in the West as a negative example, even the villain, of global environmental ills. Besides surpassing the United States to be the world’s largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, China also experiences widespread pollution of its air, soil and water--arguably among the worst in the world. China’s problems are neither unique nor isolated, however.   Employing political ecological approach, the course explores the roots of China’s environmental challenges as created by and mediated through historical, cultural, political, economic and social forces both internal and external to the country, and especially the acute changes as a result of global socialism and capitalism in the 20th century.  It also examines some of the solutions that Chinese government and the public are taking on to deal with worsening environmental conditions.
Textbook:
Required
1. Shapiro, Judith, 2012. China`s environmental challenges, 978-0-7456-6091-2
Beyond the textbooks, required readings are accessible through hyperlinks embedded in the course site
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授课语言 英文
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教学大纲 CHINA is commonly seen in the West as a negative example, even the villain, of global environmental ills. Besides surpassing the United States to be the world’s largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, China also experiences widespread pollution of its air, soil and water--arguably among the worst in the world. China’s problems are neither unique nor isolated, however.   Employing political ecological approach, the course explores the roots of China’s environmental challenges as created by and mediated through historical, cultural, political, economic and social forces both internal and external to the country, and especially the acute changes as a result of global socialism and capitalism in the 20th century.  It also examines some of the solutions that Chinese government and the public are taking on to deal with worsening environmental conditions.
Session 1
Introduction: China’s environment: questions and theoretical perspectives
Session 2
Environment in Chinese world view
Session 3
China’s environment in historical perspectives: Environmental evolution  and the state
Session 4
Feeding China: traditions, colonization and revolution
Session 5
Field trip I:  food, security, safety and food trades
Session 6
Water: dams and water transfer project
Session 7
Globalization and pollution
Session 8
China’s energy
Session 9
China’s energy and global implication?
Session 10
Chinese state: the strength and limitation
Session 11
Field trip  II: Creative solutions in Beijing
Session 12
Class conclusion:  China and world in environmental changes
Proceeding of the Course
Student participation in class is an essential element for the success of a course.  This means that you attend each class on time and read the readings BEFORE the class start. All students are expected to participate in discussion with the expectation to speak in class throughout the term.  You will also submit FIVE think pieces (one page) of the readings throughout the term. The think pieces are not going to be graded but will be recorded.  There will be two organized fieldtrips in Beijing.  You will be required to participate unless you generate a written excuse in advance from relevant authorities.
For class attendance, if you miss more than three classes without prior notification to the instructor, the participation grade will go down by half and an additional missing period will result in the participation grade down to 0.  Five or more unexplained absences from the class will result in an “F” for the course.   I will have office hours and expect meet with you at least twice during the term.
Evaluation:
Participation and discussion:20%
Two Quizzes:10%
Presentations and think pieces:30%
Paper(s):40%
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