Introduction to the geography and demography of contemporary China
Category: Arts, cultures and societies
Semester : Semester 2 (S2)
ECTS credits
2 ECTS – 20 hours
Number of places
North Campus: 20 places & South Campus: 20 places
Teaching locations
(S2) North campus - Moufia
(S2) South Campus - Buffer
General rules
- From the moment you have validated a UEO, you cannot submit your application a second time to the same UEO.
- You must be covered by civil liability which may be requested at any time by the speakers or the administration.
- The documents that we advise you to consult: the Specific Regulations of WEU and F.A.Q
Target audience
- Exclusively for students registered in General License
You must check that your sector is correct concerned by WEU.
Priority licensing levels
Open to everyone
Recommended sectors
Open to all
Prerequisites
No
UEO open to students in international exchange programs
For students in an exchange program, registration is made directly with the International Relations Department (without going through the registration platform dedicated to the UEO).
Description of the WEU
The general objective of the course is to give students basic knowledge of Chinese geography and demography. The course is divided into two parts:
I. The Chinese space:
1. The physical geography of China and the environmental question.
2. The notion of the middle country and the representation of the Chinese space.
3. China and its borders, land and sea.
4. Geopolitics of China and relations with the United States.
5. The New Silk Roads and win/win politics.
II. The Chinese people:
1. The particular characteristics of Chinese civilization.
2. The historical origins of the Chinese population.
3. China's demographic situation and its new challenges.
4. The Chinese working population and the place of women.
5. The question of national minorities
I. The Chinese space:
1. The physical geography of China and the environmental question.
2. The notion of the middle country and the representation of the Chinese space.
3. China and its borders, land and sea.
4. Geopolitics of China and relations with the United States.
5. The New Silk Roads and win/win politics.
II. The Chinese people:
1. The particular characteristics of Chinese civilization.
2. The historical origins of the Chinese population.
3. China's demographic situation and its new challenges.
4. The Chinese working population and the place of women.
5. The question of national minorities
WHAT DO I LEARN? Targeted RNCP skill blocks
Analysis of a question by mobilizing disciplinary concepts
Other specific skills
Development of intercultural knowledge and skills
Teaching methods
Synchronous remote
Assessment methods
Terminal control
Forecast timetable
Planning UEO Introduction to the geography and demography of contemporary China
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The UEOs do not appear on the Timetable (EDT) of your License.
The UEO managers will communicate to you directly any changes to EDT that may occur during the semester.
Contacts
Managers of the UEO north campus and south campus – Department of Studies and Training Management (DEPF):
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