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=China One Child Policy (Case study)=

The last three weeks we will look at China, which has implemented a succesful but controversial population control program: The One Child policy. Your booklet contains readings, activities and questions. We will do these in class.

Interesting links: http://geography.about.com/od/populationgeography/a/onechild.htm Official Chinese UN website, explaining the One Child Policy from Chinese perspective: http://www.china-un.ch/eng/bjzl/t176938.htm

Attitudes in China to the One Child Policy: media type="google" key="233272574526570807&hl=en&fs=true" width="400" height="326"

=Assessment, Thursday the 2nd of April=

Extended Response Writing Activity (Essay)
You are to select an essay topic from below and write a well-constructed response. Ensure you follow the conventions of essay writing, that is, an introduction, paragraphs addressing one main point, a conclusion that effectively closes your essay.

TOPICS: (you need to only select one of the topics below)


 * 1) China must reduce its population and size. The methods used by the government can be justified. Discuss and evaluate this statement.
 * 2) Discuss the reasons for the implementation of China’s ‘One Child Policy and evaluate its effectiveness.
 * 3) Using examples you have studied, outline the population policies of countries that have either tried to reduce or increase their population and evaluate the effectiveness of these policies.


 * This task will be done in-class, during a 75 minute period. You are expected to write at least 500 words.
 * You can make a "cheat sheet" which creates important information, facts and figures. It should not contain any long pre-written paragraphs, dot points, facts and figures only.
 * At the end of the 75 minute period you will hand in your cheat sheet and your essay.