Course DescriptionThis course examines global issues in China’s rising dominance in world politics. Issues examined include economic / industrial development, public health, poverty, human rights, population, labor, role of women, the environment, historical conservancy, education, and diplomacy / international relations. The issues are examined in the context of China’s history, cultural and religious traditions. Information sources include academic books and journals, multimedia (movies, videos, news media, Internet sources), special seminars with Chinese officials and experts, and visits to NGOs, IGOs, companies and other organizations in Hong Kong and Southern China. NOTE: This is a study tour course with an online component. The study tour in China is scheduled for June 1-7, 2008. The online component begins May 12, 2008 and continues after the study tour until July 11, 2008.
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