[Tara Ann Carter]

The CCP changes it policies under Deng Xiaoping as he begins to modernize and open up China as a global market. Additionally, rural people were lifted out of poverty as manufacturing and corporate interests work in collaboration with the Chinese government. Deng Xiaoping's remarks that it's okay for some people to get rich in efforts to elevate the country, which hint toward the openness in trading and business, encapsulates the possibility of China's rise. By working with outside economies in tandem, China has the manpower in the wings, and stood ready to transform into a global superpower. To the effect, I think more and more students (and adults) are aware of Chinese companies. In addition Huawei, Ali Baba and Hyundai are companies that remain increasingly part of the public conciousness as economic markets become increasingly globalized. 

 

 

 

 

[Tara Ann Carter]

 

A key point I am always attempting to drive home to students in the size and density of Chinese populations. I found the land mass comparison map quite useful. Clay draws out good points about habitability of the Chinese landmass in comparison to our own that was also a useful reminder as we embark upon this course.

 

Additionally, it does seems to be a continued misconception that the one-child policy enforced, by students and colleagues alike! In addition to the video lecture and some of the shorter articles, I think a pairing with Lihong Shi's "Choosing Daughters" - an accesible case study of a village in rural China, and an NCTA coordinating site book club selection to boot. (Link to book).

 

Another text that might be a useful comparison is Factory Girls by Leslie T. Chang. (Link to book). While Chang's book focuses on rural to urban migration, the discussion of economics and career is never far from family planning. In either instance, adding the resources provided here would extend further context to the excerpts from these texts that are used in my Literature course. 

 

[Tara Ann Carter]

Hi folks! My name is Tara Ann Carter. I travelled to China and Taiwan with Clay and the ever-lovely Catherine Cao in 2018. Since our intial meeting a few years ago I've kept tabs on the US-China Insitute and their offerings and was thrilled to have another opportunity to learn with Clay again this year. My biggest takeaway from our study tour was the vast and complex nature of Chinese history and culture leading me to sieze every opportunity for professional development on East Asia. I happily joined this course as I have recently moved to California and find this is the perfect opportunity to smile with old friends, establish a new network and talk China with some really clever teachers. I am currently subsitute teaching in Orange County while the state bureacracy is processing my permanent certificate. 

[Tara Ann Carter]

Koahsiung has gone by many names in it's history. Here's a link to a quick read about this city's history: 

Renaming Places

[Tara Ann Carter]

Hi folks! I'm Tara Ann Carter from St. Petersburg, Florida.

I am the chair of the English Department at St. Petersburg Catholic High School, where I also teach English 2, English 4 and dual enrollment College Composition. I spent the first decade of my career teaching in Philadelphia City Public Schools. I am in love with learning, traveling and reading. I find special joy in researching and desigining global curriculum which infuses elements of current pop culture. Other interests and oddities: graphic novels, video games, Pokemon Go, rap and hip hop, stand up comedy, thru-hiking, unusual museums and street art.

I look forward to experiencing this adventure with each of you. See you in a few short months. 

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