law5cdr com dispute resol in china
COMMERCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN CHINA
LAW5CDR
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject develops in students a socio-legal understanding of dispute resolution in China, with a focus on commercial dispute resolution. Starting with an historical introduction to dispute resolution in traditional China, with a focus on changing perceptions of law and perceived functions of law and legal profession in society, it then examines legal development since 1978 in a politico-economic and socio-legal context and analyses contemporary roles and functions, mechanisms and institutions of dispute resolution in China. Upon these analyses, the subject undertakes a detailed examination of the specific methods of dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. The subject aims at establishing a solid foundation for understanding Chinese law and institutional arrangements for dispute resolution. The subject takes a practical approach to examine institutions and rules.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGordon Walker
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Week 42-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGordon Walker
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 42 - 43
Five 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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class participation | 10 | |
one 6,000-7,000-word take-home examination | 90 |