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Kam Wing Chan
GEOG 505
Seattle Campus
Addresses several major spatial topics critical to present-day China' s development, including: population and land relationship, the spatial structures of economic activities and governments; rural-urban relations and transition; central-local relations; the hukou system; population mobility at different spatial scales and urban centers. Offered: A.
Class description
Spatial Dimensions of Chinese Development. This seminar course introduces graduate students to several major spatial topics, many of which are critical to present-day China’s development. These topics include population and land relationship, the spatial structures of economic activities and governments, rural-urban relations and transition, central-local relations, the hukou system, population mobility at different spatial scales, and urban centers. Emphasis will be on helping students develop theoretical, plus research and data skills. The scholarly literature for this course draws from the disciplines of geography, and other social science disciplines. Each student is expected to complete weekly readings, participate in presentations and discussions, and prepare a research paper (or a detailed research proposal) in relation to his or her interest areas at the end of the course.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Weekly readings and seminar format.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Presentations, discussions, and a research paper (or research proposal).
