121-433 China Field Class

Formerly available as 121-036. Students who have completed 121-036 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This is a quota subject. Quota forms can be obtained from SAGES reception or via SAGES home page.

Completion of 200 points including at least 50 points from subjects in geography, urban planning, environmental studies and environmental science at second/third year or permission of the subject coordinator. (121-023 China in Transition is recommended). Students enrolled in the Master of Contemporary Asian Analysis and students completing a major in Asian studies within the BA degree are exempt from these prerequisites. A quota form must be completed.

This subject consists of a three-week field trip to China in July with some pre-departure classes/seminars in Melbourne in Semester 2. The subject is designed to develop students' interests in Asia, in China in particular, and in the impacts of economic and social development on the environment. While in China, students will interact with local academics and environmental managers who will inform them about issues and processes in China. This will be supplemented by site visits. The field trip will be under the supervision of the subject coordinators. Students are responsible for the cost of airfares, accommodation and food.

A research diary of 6000 words for 3rd year, 6500 words for 4th year, and a research proposal or essay of 4000 words for 3rd year, 4500 words for 4th year.