law2icl introduction to chinese law
INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE LAW
LAW2ICL
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the basic concepts and structures of Chinese law and their political and administrative context. It starts with a general survey of legal culture and legal development in China. This will be followed by a general introduction to the legal system/institutions of the PRC. Structures and principles of the Chinese constitutional, administrative, civil, and criminal laws are then explained. Law-making and sources of law, methods of rights protection, roles of law in social and economic development, and mechanisms for dispute resolution etc are carefully examined throughout the subject.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJianfu Chen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is only offered in China in January/February each year. Entrance into the course is by application only. Application forms are available from and submitted to the Faculty Student Services Office, Donald Whitehead Building 208. They can also be downloaded from the School's home page
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Chinese Law: Context and Transformation | Prescribed | Jianfu, C | LEIDEN / BOSTON: MARTINUS NIJHOFF PUBLISHERS 2008 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Week 02-03, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJianfu Chen
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 02 - 03
Four 10.0 days lecture/workshop per day on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 03 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Visits to Chinese courts, procuratorates and government organisations. Subject to be taught in English."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation | 10 | |
| one 4,000-word research essay | 90 |