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Nov 15, 2024
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College Bulletin 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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POLS 088. Governance and Environmental Issues in China
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. Students will be guided through an examination of China’s historical approach to environmental issues, its contemporary pattern of environmental governance, and its engagement with global institutions and environmental diplomacy. 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.
(Cross-listed as CHIN 088)
1 credit.
Not offered 2014-2015.
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