CHIN 088. Governance and Environmental Issues in China


(Cross-listed as POLS 088A )
This course examines China's environmental challenges and the range of governmental policies and institutions that have an impact on those challenges. Topics include air pollution, food supply, energy consumption, urbanization, and environmental activism. Special attention will be given to the transformation of Beijing and other major cities, to China's policy-making process, and the role of environmental NGOs and global institutions in shaping domestic policy outcomes. Literary works (Chinese novels and short stories) and feature films/documentary films reflecting environmental issues will be combined with readings from social science and environmental science to provide an interdisciplinary perspective
All required readings/screenings are in English or English translation/subtitled. Chinese language ability is preferred, but not required.
Humanities.
1 credit.
Eligible for ENVS
Catalog chapter: Modern Languages and Literatures: Chinese  
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/chinese


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