The Green Energy Transformation in China

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This course introduces students to the research, development and scaling of green technologies in China. Students will examine the proactive development of renewable energy and energy conservation technologies, commonly referred to as Energy Transition, which was started by the Chinese Green movement and promoted by China's renewable energy policies. Students will explore questions such as the following: What are the implications of China's success story of energy transition and climate action for the rest of the world? What challenges does the energy transition face? What innovative solutions must and can be explored and achieved? In the investigation, students will examine such important issues as globalization, resource finiteness, and sustainability challenges, including economic crises, climate change, energy insecurity, political instability, and global competition. Students may only earn credit for one of the following: CHIN/ASIA/ WLIT 314 , CHIN 350 , and CHIN 350D . Offered as ASIA 314 , CHIN 314 , and WLIT 314 . Counts as a Communication Intensive course. Counts as a Understanding Global Perspectives course.