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Chinese Immigration in the U.S. and Peru Through a Human Rights Lens
Author: Rosa Arevalo Leon
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Discussing “Medieval” China
Author: Bret Windhauser Objective of the activity I want students to think about the agrarian question in 20th world history. I want them to understand A) what the agrarian question is (the transformation of a pre-capitalist/private countryside into a modern/public one). B) and, to consider and understand two case studies, Read more…
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The Agrarian Question in World History – Palestine and China as case studies
Author: Chris Harding Objective of the activity I want students to think about the agrarian question in 20th world history. I want them to understand A) what the agrarian question is (the transformation of a pre-capitalist/private countryside into a modern/public one). B) and, to consider and understand two case studies, Read more…
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Gig Industry in China and U.S. with Class Activities
Author: Jun Yoo Objective of the activity By the end of this session, students will be able to: 1. Describe the pre- and post-COVID growth of China’s gig economy. 2. Analyze how the pandemic shock altered supply and demand for gig work in China. 3. Evaluate worker experiences under platform Read more…
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BRI Policy Paper: Assessing the Strategic and Developmental Impact of Belt and Road Projects
Author: Ryan Hitch Objective of the activity The goal of this assignment is to help students critically evaluate the political, economic, and social implications of a real-world Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure project. Students will learn how to connect development outcomes with broader questions of international political economy and Read more…
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Regenerative land practices in China — Contextual Power Point
Author: Bibi Calderaro Objective of the activity This is a presentation aimed at placing China in context, especially in terms of territory and population distribution, and bodies of water like rivers and dams, in relationship with the USA’s. Pre-class activities Before class students were asked to view the following videos Read more…