Community Involvement in Water and Landuse Issues in China
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Description
Learn about water, landuse issues, and rural communities in the context of China's rapidly changing society over three weeks and earn three credits. Visit the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City in Beijing. Visit the 2008 Summer Olympic site and discuss the "footprint" of this area. 

From Beijing travel to Sichuan University in Chengdu to experience the contrast between China's ancient history and modern development; learn about water, landuse and rural issues facing the world's most populous country; conduct discussions with governmental and non-governmental organizations in Sichuan; interact one-on-one with Chinese faculty members and students at Sichuan University; and explore a 2,000 year old dam that still operates today.

From Chengdu travel to Shanghai to explore the historic Bund district and witness recent changes in land development including the unprecedented growth of skyscrapers in the historic port city.

Faculty Leader


Dr. Dorothy Anderson, Department of Forest Resources, Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor, leads students on this three-week field study. The TA will be BenJee Cascio, Masters International candidate at the University of Minnesota.

Curriculum
Instruction is in English by University of Minnesota and Sichuan University faculty. The program offers a 3 credit undergraduate or graduate level course through the Department of Forest Resources.

Eligibility & Application
Open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Applications reviewed until March 24, 2008.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.

Estimated Cost
The program fee includes tuition and registration fees, orientation, and international health insurance. It may also include airfare, housing, excursions, and some or all meals. Please check with the faculty leader for the program fee and what is included.

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for more than $500,000 in study abroad scholarships. Visit the financial resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

More Information
Contact either Dr. Dorothy Anderson at dha@umn.edu or Ms. Zhao Ma maxxx103@umn.edu for more information.

 
Last modified on November 21, 2008