Law and Governance in Contemporary China (ESPS0009)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: European and International Social and Political Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: None.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module shall focus primarily on the study and understanding of Chinese law and system of governance as found in the People鈥檚 Republic of China since 1979. The module shall examine, the evolution and the main features of China鈥檚 legal system and sui generis system of governance, sources of law, law making and court system, and the role of law in China鈥檚 economic development, among other things. The module shall also examine selected key areas including, constitutional law, legal institutions, business law, and competition law. During classes, current affairs will be discussed and analysed. All readings will be in English. The module presumes no prior knowledge of the Chinese language; however, students may be expected to familiarise themselves with Chinese legal terms.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 28
Module leader: Dr Alessandro Spano
Who to contact for more information: s.tecce@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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