环境与中国:自然,文化和发展课程详细信息

课程号 30340092 学分 3
英文名称 Environmental China: nature, culture and development
先修课程 none
中文简介 本课程为英文授课。

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.

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授课语言 英文
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教学大纲 Student participation in class is an essential element for the success of a course. 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.
Reading and class schedule are posted on the course site.  It is subjected to revision and I will email you if the revision happens within two days of the class period.  
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
1. Two quizzes on China’s geography and history
2.  Five think pieces based on class readings.
3. Short papers: There are two options about writing assignments for this course. The first option is to write two short papers (5 pages each, double-spaced and typed with 12-point font). One paper is on regional profile and the second paper on a topic of your interest.   The second option is to write one longer analytical paper (10 pages, double-spaced and typed with 12-point font) on a topic that is relevant for the central theme of this course, and that should focus on one or more specific issues or topics of this course.   

Papers require research on primary sources, the short paper should have to cite at least one class reading and longer paper cite at least 2 readings.
The two short papers are each due by Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July 31. Students who choose to write a longer paper/project should determine their topics in consultation with the instructor by the end of the second week and should submit the papers by Friday, July 31. No late submission will be accepted unless a legitimate reason is presented to the instructor at least three days in advance. If you have any question concerning how to pick up a topic and/or how to write paper(s), please consult with the instructor.

All papers require in text citation in format of (author, year) and bibliography. All should have introduction and conclusion.

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

Phone and computer policy:
Please shut off and put away cell phones/personal communication devices before entering the classroom. Your phone is not to be visible in class.
In-class computer policy: Computers are allowed in class only for purposes of taking notes and viewing course readings. No other documents are to be opened. Students who bring computers to class must sit toward the front of the room and not in the back rows. Web browsers are never to be activated unless I specifically ask you to do so.
Participation and discussion: 20%
Two Quizzes:10%
Presentations and think pieces:30%
Paper(s):40%


Academic Integrity  
Participation in this class commits the students and instructor to abide by a general norm of equal opportunity and academic integrity. It implies permission from students to submit their written work to services that check for plagiarism (such as Turnitin.com). It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the definition of plagiarism. Violations of the norm of academic integrity will be firmly dealt with in this class.
教学评估 周宇:
学年度学期:17-18-3,课程班:环境与中国:自然,文化和发展1,课程推荐得分:null,教师推荐得分:null,课程得分分数段:80及以下;
学年度学期:18-19-3,课程班:环境与中国:自然,文化和发展1,课程推荐得分:null,教师推荐得分:null,课程得分分数段:80及以下;