Field Course

UWATERLOO-NANJING CHINA FIELD COURSE 2016
"Field Studies in Chinese Heritage Villages & Mountain Landscapes"

Spring Term (April 16 to May 9, 2016)
Joint undergraduate and graduate field course (GEOG 430 A/B & GEOG 692)
Instructor:  Dr. Su-Yin Tan (Department of Geography, su-yin.tan@uwaterloo.ca)

Description:
This three-week field course will visit some of the most beautiful natural and cultural landscapes in Eastern China. The course involves field studies in Chinese heritage villages and mountain landscapes with interdisciplinary research on geography, geomatics, and tourism studies. Beginning in the vibrant city of Nanjing, we will explore three UNESCO World Heritage sites of Mount Huangshan, Classical Gardens of Suzhou, and Hongcun Ancient Village, as well as Zhouzhuang the "oldest water town in China". In collaboration with Nanjing University, this field course will provide valuable insight into the environmental, economic, and social-cultural dimensions of such natural and cultural landscapes. The course is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Information Session (Nov. 10th) Powerpoint Presentation:   DOWNLOAD FILE HERE
(Note: This file contains full course details, costs, travel funding, etc.)

Course Syllabus (tentative):   DOWNLOAD FILE HERE

APPLICATION FORM

Please complete this form to formally apply for a place in the UWaterloo-Nanjing China Field Course 2016. The application deadline is December 1st, 2015. (You will be informed by December 11th whether or not you have been selected.)

There are 10-15 spaces available on the field course. Early applications are highly encouraged. Please contact Dr. Tan (su-yin.tan@uwaterloo.ca) should you have any questions regarding the application form and required materials.

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1. Name *

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2. Email address *

3. Undergraduate or graduate student? *

4. Program of study and year/level (e.g. Geography 3A) *

5. Do you speak Chinese (Mandarin)? *

Yes, I am a fluent speaker Yes, somewhat No, not at all

6. What is your citizenship (for travel visa application purposes)? *

Canadian Chinese Other

7. Statement of interest - why are you interested in taking this field course? *

9. Why should we pick you? - how is this field course relevant to your career/academic development? *

8. Biography - tell us a bit about yourself *

11. Do you have any potential schedule conflicts (e.g. co-op, other courses, events) with the field course? *

12. Are there any dietary restrictions, allergies, or medical conditions that we should be aware of? *

** By ticking the box below, I verify that all of the above details are correct. If selected, I also agree to pay the deposit payment of $850 by January 8, 2016. *

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UWATERLOO-NANJING CHINA FIELD COURSE 2016"Field Studies in Chinese Heritage Villages & Mountain Landscapes"

APPLICATION FORM

UWATERLOO-NANJING CHINA FIELD COURSE 2016
"Field Studies in Chinese Heritage Villages & Mountain Landscapes"