Academic Overview
According to the World Health Organization, about 5 million people die every year from drinking polluted water. Environmental Justice: A Comparative Study of the Environmental Hazards Impacting Social, Political, and Economic Policies extensively researches and examines the toxic pollutants crisis in Nanjing, China, and the associated health hazards. Students will identify policies regarding this crisis, and learn about policy alternatives that would contribute to effectively addressing this crisis.
About The City
Nanjing is regarded as one of China’s most important economic and cultural centers, as well as one of the safest and most livable cities in China. Just over an hour from Shanghai by high-speed train, Nanjing prides itself on maintaining the atmosphere of a traditional Chinese city, with its classical temples and 600-year-old city wall, while being a base for hundreds of multinational corporations and many Fortune 500 companies. Literally named “Southern Capital,” Nanjing was the seat of power for Imperial China for six dynasties and is remembered as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. With more than 50 colleges and universities and over 700,000 college students in the city, there are more students as a percent of population than any other city in China, making Nanjing a uniquely student-friendly environment.
Program Overview
Passport to the World takes place during the first summer term at JSU. Two weeks are spent on campus and two weeks abroad. Faculty members from Jackson State University lead the program and provide all instruction.
During the program, students will enhance their classroom lectures with co-curricular and cultural site visits such as: tours, historical in nature, of several areas of the city, trips to the Great Wall, Confucius Temple, Purple Mountain and other iconic venues,as well as an overnight trip to Shanghai via the bullet train.
Program Cost
$1570 (Does not include tuition)
Accommodations
All meals (in country)
Transportation (in country)
Excursions, admission fees, cultural experiences, etc.
iNext Comprehensive Travel Insurance
24/7 Emergency Assistance
Tuition: 6 credit hours
Undergraduate: $1788 ($298.00 per hour)
Graduate:$2,382 ($397.00 per hour)
* Financial aid can be applied to the program cost. JSU Global will provide scholarships for airfare. Students are responsible for purchasing passport and or Visa.
Faculty Contact
Dr. Lolita D. Gray
Assistant Professor
College of Liberal Arts
Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Room 322
lolita.d.gray@jsums.edu
601-979-2725
601-979-2904