Lecturer at Cornell University
China-Africa EncountersGDEV 3630: China-Africa engagement on diplomatic, economic, social, and cultural fronts has grown rapidly over the past three decades. The close encounters have attracted polarized portrayals in media and policy circles. In this course, students will look beyond sweeping claims about China’s role in Africa to gain a critical and nuanced understanding of the complexity and contradictions of Chinese activities and impacts. The key questions discussed in the course include: Who are the Chinese actors arriving in Africa and what are their priorities, resources, and constraints? How do African institutions, social groups, and individuals respond to and interact with these Chinese actors? What are the opportunities and challenges for achieving a more mutually beneficial form of cooperation?
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Qualitative Research MethodsGDEV 4740/5740: Researchers and practitioners in development studies often conduct qualitative research to understand the impacts of and people’s experiences with development projects. Then, how do we produce effective qualitative research questions? What data should we gather? How do we prepare for field research? What methods should we use? What do we do with the data collected? How do we link research questions, methods, and the literature to formulate arguments and make conclusions? In this class, students will practice using qualitative research methods to collect data, analyze it, draw conclusions, and write research reports. Students will also learn about how identity, power, and politics interplay to influence the research process and outcomes.
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Lecturer at Arizona State University
Geography of ChinaGCU 432: This course introduces students the physical, historical, political, economic, cultural, and environmental dimensions of contemporary China. We will problematize the idea of “China” as a homogenous entity by examining the geographic diversity and the spatial unevenness of its development.
Statistics for Geography and PlanningGIS 270: This course covers the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential data analysis and interpretation in the context of geographic and planning data. By the completion of the course, students should be able to select proper statistical techniques to solve given geographical or planning problem in an effective way and properly interpret the results from a statistical analysis to reach conclusions or inform policy making.
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Cartography and GeorepresentationGIS 341: This course is an introduction to cartography – the art, science and technology of maps and map making. Students will learn the fundamental principles for map design and utilize computer software to produce maps to communicate geographic information clearly and effectively.
Geographic Research MethodsGIS 496: This course covers the theories and practices of geographic research. By completing individualized research project, students will develop the skills to conduct geographic research, from research design, to data collection, to analysis, to the presentation of findings in an effective and convincing way. Students will also practice academic writing skills by producing articles that are in compliance of academic journal requirement.
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