- China
About Program
“Social Change in China” examines class, regionalism, and inequality in China since 1978—the year its new economic development strategy was adopted—set in the historical context of China's emergence as a growing international economic and political force. The credit-bearing course includes lectures, seminars, presentations, group projects, and Chinese language (optional) conducted in Suzhou and Hangzhou (the South), Chengdu (the West) and Xi’an (the North).
YOUR CHINA EXPERIENCE - Gain a new perspective while learning something new.
CAREER-MAKING - Employers and graduate schools alike report that some knowledge of Mandarin and understanding of Chinese culture is highly attractive—it will help you stand out from the crowd, no matter your career path.
LIFE-CHANGING - From the frozen steppe to tropical rainforests, high mountains, vast mega-cities and ancient temples, China has it all! Explore China’s vast landscapes and varied cultures before, after or during study.
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China is the most populous country in the world and has one of the fastest-growing economies. China's landscape is vast and diverse, ranging from the Gobi and Taklamakan Deserts in the arid north to subtropical forests in the wetter south. China has over 34,687 species of animals and vascular plants, making it the third-most biodiverse country in the world, after Brazil and Colombia.
