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72555-01 - Seminar: Sustainability in China (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Xingwei Ye (xingwei.ye@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | In the global pursuit of sustainable development (SD), China's journey from rapid industrialization to acceptance of SD principles provides critical insights. As the world's second-largest economy, China's development highlights a significant shift toward environmental stewardship amid challenges like plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. China's approach to sustainability, characterized by ambitious governmental policies and rapid technological advancements, offers a distinctive model that contrasts with those of more developed economies. This model demonstrates the potential for large-scale environmental impact and poses challenges and learning opportunities. This seminar will cover various topics associated with sustainability in China, highlighting challenges, problem-solving strategies, and opportunities for research and practice. Through case studies, it will provide insights into how China's green strategies—from energy and mobility to agriculture and economic support—challenge and shape global sustainability in localized action and international cooperation. These cases illustrate environmental challenges in economic development during societal transformation. This seminar examines China's commitments and challenges related to SD to enrich our understanding of sustainable practices and the complexity and comprehensiveness of these transitions. It illustrates the similarities and differences between European conceptions and practices of sustainability and those associated with BRICS countries, specifically China. It emphasizes the importance of mutual learning and cooperation between different cultures and development landscapes, strengthening the interconnectedness of sustainability efforts. |
| Learning objectives | 1. Students appreciate China's relevance and influence in sustainable development transitions. 2. Case Study Analysis: Students will analyze sustainable development cases in China, highlighting their importance for real-world sustainability challenges. 3. Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: By examining China's positions and practices, students will recognize the necessity of interdisciplinary, multilateral, and cross-cultural collaboration for sustainable transitions. |
| Bibliography | TBA in class, and Will be provided through ADAM. |
| Comments | This seminar is part of the Eucor & EPICUR initiative of the university of Basel and supported by Movetia, the Swiss Agency for Mobility and Exchange. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 18.09.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 25.09.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 02.10.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 09.10.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 16.10.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 23.10.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 30.10.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 06.11.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 13.11.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 20.11.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 27.11.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 04.12.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 11.12.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Wednesday 18.12.2024 | 14.15-16.00 | Rheinsprung 21, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Modules |
Modul: Politik, Entwicklung und soziale Ungleichheit (Bachelor's degree subject: Sociology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Pass/fail based on active participation and presentation. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Soziologie |