Department of Global Development Studies
Queen's UniversityCourse Descriptions
Participants in this program will investigate a rich combination of topics—Shanghai and globalization, culture and history of China—as well as practical hands-on research experience or a placement with a development organization. There may be opportunity for Chinese language training tailored to the needs of English speaking students. Courses will be taught in English by Professors from Fudan University. Students who successfully complete this program will receive 2.5 Queen’s credits. In addition to academic requirements, this program will require enrolment in the Queen’s Emergency Support Program and pre-departure orientation. Students are required to register in the following courses (all of which must be completed):
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| DEVS 430/0.5 - Fall/Winter 2012/2013 |
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DEVS 430 - Introduction to Modern Chinese History and Culture (0.5 credit)
An interdisciplinary course consisting of modules on Chinese history, politics, culture and economy taught at Fudan University in Shanghai. The course will provide Queen's students with a basic understanding of the key contemporary political, cultural, social and economic developments. Fall term |
| DEVS 431/1.0 - Fall/Winter 2012/2013 |
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DEVS 431 - Shanghai and Globalization (1.0 credit)
Examines Shanghai’s place in an era of globalization, with emphasis placed on the interrelationship between development theory and current changes in China. This course includes both Queen’s and Fudan students in an integrated classroom, thus exposing both groups of students to different ways of thinking, facilitating an intercultural exchange. |
| DEVS 432/1.0 - Fall/Winter 2012/2013 |
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DEVS 432 Work-study Placement or Field Research Practicum (1.0 credit)
This field course provides students with an opportunity to gain practical development experience or to conduct field research under the guidance of a Fudan instructor. For the work placement, Queen’s students are paired with a Fudan student and then linked to a development organization working in the Shanghai area (both Chinese and international development organizations). The placement involves at least 10 hours of field work per week, for 12 weeks, a daily journal, a final report, and a class presentation. Depending on the number of placement opportunities, and the specific interests of students/instructors, there may be opportunities to choose to write a major research paper instead of a work placement. Queen’s students would be paired with a Fudan counterpart and undertake research on an important development theme that will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member from Fudan. |
| DEVS 421/0.5 - Fall/Winter 2012/2013 |
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| DEVS 421* - International Exchange at Fudan This optional 0.5 credit includes the five day pre-departure orientation session, a daily journal, a final report, post-semester meetings and presentations as part of the re-entry learning experience. Global Development Studies students may also register for DEVS 421* (International Exchange at Fudan (0.5 credit) on their return. |