Pearl River Delta to GBA

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

China’s Greater Bay Area is a political project to transform the cities of the Pearl River Delta into a megapolis of 86 million people. These cities—including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau, and Hong Kong, among others—have a long tradition of cultural, economic, and social connections. This graduate seminar examines the history and politics of the South China region, and includes topics such as diaspora and migration, urbanization and industrialization, and revolution and politics, among others. Readings include both classic and recent studies in anthropology, geography, history, political science, and sociology, paying particular attention to research methods. Students will write an independent research paper on a topic of their own design.