University of Toronto Department of Geography and Planning GGR 343H1 | Changing Geography of China | Fall 2018 |
Professor Alana Boland Thursday, 4-7pm email: boland 'at' geog.utoronto.ca office: Sidney Smith 5006 |
DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an introduction to the human geography of China through exploration of the changing social relations over time and the way these changes have shaped human landscapes. After introducing the broad historical and physical context, the course will focus on major geographical issues in the People's Republic of China since 1949, including agriculture, industry, urbanization, environment and population dynamics. Students will explore the interconnected development trajectories shaping urban and rural areas, together with the complex interactions between the built and social environments. Special attention will be paid to the character and impact of China's transition from a planned to market economy and to the different interpretations of development trends since reforms began over three decades ago. COURSE TOPICS: PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED PREPARATION: REQUIRED READINGS: COURSE EVALUATION (tentative): Normally, students will be required to submit their course essays to Turnitin.com for a review of textual similarity and detection of possible plagiarism. In doing so, students will allow their essays to be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database, where they will be used solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism. The terms that apply to the University's use of the Turnitin.com service are described on the Turnitin.com web site |
Last updated: July 3 2018 |