The economic reforms ushered in by Deng Xiaoping opened the gate to years of double-digit growth in China. This economic growth has led to the rapid development of Chinese cities, none more than Shanghai. Host of the 2010 World Expo with the theme of "Better City, Better Life," and poised to regain its former glory as one of the world's most important global financial and shipping centers, Shanghai is the ideal setting for examining the intersections of economic growth, social change, and urban development. Speakers from public policy institutes, universities, and the private sector will discuss current economic trends such as the impact of the 2008 global economic crisis and devaluation of the Chinese currency, as well as the challenges of migration and displacement, cultural preservation and development, and urban planning for sustainability. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the World Expo as part of the seminar.
This 10-day seminar includes one day of orientation and eight days of lectures, co-curricular site visits and fieldtrips in Shanghai. Arrival and departure is from Shanghai.
A feature of this seminar is a visit to the World Expo including the China and U.S. Pavilions! Click here for updates from the Shanghai Daily on the lead up to the Expo
Click here for a New York Times article ‘Shanghai is Sprucing Up Its Image.
