Social Issues:The Mekong Delta

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Offered intermittently in spring. This on-campus course focuses on the history, culture, economy and environment of Vietnam, with particular emphasis on the Mekong Delta region. This is achieved through various media, class discussions, personal and group projects, and activities with the instructor and guest experts. As a prerequisite for the study abroad course to Vietnam ( ENST 516 ), the goal of the course is to provide an understanding of the unique environments and the socio-economy of the Mekong Delta region to facilitate learning about the effects of climate change on these complex natural and anthropogenic systems. Co-convenes with ENST 427 . Level: Graduate