INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE LAW
LAW2ICL
2016
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.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jianfu Chen
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. tba
- Activities:
- tba
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Melbourne, 2016, Week 03-09, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jianfu Chen
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 03 - 05
Twelve 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 05 and delivered via blended.
"11-22 January 2016"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| class participation | 10 | ||
| one 4,000-word research essay | 90 | 01 |