History 332 - Environmental History of China

Environmental History of China

Fall
2026
01
4.00
Lan Wu

TH 01:30PM-04:20PM

Mount Holyoke College
131050
lwu@mtholyoke.edu
This course offers a sweeping history of how the people in China have interacted with the natural world. Students will investigate historically specific social, economic, and political forces that have shaped environmental transformations in China. The course is organized thematically within a chronological framework. The course concludes with a closer look at the development of environmental practice in the modern era.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors; Prereq: 8 credits in History.

Meets History department's pre-1750 requirement. All readings are in English.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.