General Information
Law in the People's Republic of China is an elective subject in undergraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Law. The subject will be taught primarily in the PRC, including Beijing, Shanghai and other centres. It is conducted in English, with lecturers from leading Chinese Universities, including Tsinghua University in Beijing. Subject participants leave Australia in the first week of the April/May semester break, returning approximately 18 days later. Some prerequisite lectures and briefings will be conducted in Australia prior to departure and students will be required to have read and viewed certain materials prior to departure. Subject content includes an introduction to Chinese History and Culture, introduction to the Chinese Legal System (including Chinese Legal History), PRC Legal Profession and Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution. Activities in China will also include visits to Chinese and Australian law firms, universities and legal institutions, meetings with Bond alumni in China and excursions to important legal, cultural and historic sites. If possible, students will also witness a Chinese criminal trial in Beijing.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Law Subject code: LAWS13-526 Subject title: Law in the People's Republic of China Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: May 2019 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Intensive Workload items: - Study Tour: x1 (Total hours: 36) - No Description
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: The main activity is a study tour to the Peoples Republic of China, some prior learning and administrative seminars are conducted prior to departure. Students are required to achieve a pass mark in the participation component in order to pass the course. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Law |
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| Subject code: | LAWS13-526 |
| Subject title: | Law in the People's Republic of China |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | May 2019 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Intensive |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | The main activity is a study tour to the Peoples Republic of China, some prior learning and administrative seminars are conducted prior to departure. Students are required to achieve a pass mark in the participation component in order to pass the course. |
| Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Identify and critically review Chinese history and culture at an introductory level, particularly as it relates to law,
- Interpret an aspect of current Chinese affairs.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Journal Preparation and submission of a critically reflective journal regarding experiences from the tour, including compulsory specific pedagogical criteria categories. 50.00% Week 1 1,2 *In-Class Quiz - Individual Multiple Quizzes conducted whilst on tour. 30.00% Progressive 1,2 *Class Participation^ Attendance and participation as detailed on iLearn 20.00% Ongoing 1,2 - ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Journal | Preparation and submission of a critically reflective journal regarding experiences from the tour, including compulsory specific pedagogical criteria categories. | 50.00% | Week 1 | 1,2 |
| *In-Class Quiz - Individual | Multiple Quizzes conducted whilst on tour. | 30.00% | Progressive | 1,2 |
| *Class Participation^ | Attendance and participation as detailed on iLearn | 20.00% | Ongoing | 1,2 |
- ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
CLOTHING, CULTURE AND MANNERS Participants should be aware that, while Shanghai is regarded as one of the most fashion conscious cities in the world, only a small elite in China have as yet fully accepted western cultural practices and values. The vast majority of Chinese people are very conservative in matters of dress and manners, particularly in areas outside Beijing and Shanghai. Participants will therefore be expected to dress conservatively in order to comply with local cultural norms, not to offend our hosts and to appropriately represent Bond University, particularly during visits and inspections. Women in China wear slacks more often than skirts and miniskirts are rarely seen, except in the evenings. Males usually wear slacks (NOT shorts) and full button short sleeve shirts. Only American tourists wear jeans and joggers. Female students should therefore understand that strapless, backless or midriff exposing clothing or short shorts or miniskirts would be regarded as scandalously unacceptable by the majority of Chinese. Similarly, males of your status would be expected to wear, at least, collared shirts (i.e. golf shirts or better) and not wear shorts. Clothing such as surf fashions, T shirts (except as pyjamas), thongs (flip flops), 'home boy' styles, camouflage pattern clothes and worn or ragged (intentionally or otherwise) clothes are unacceptable and not to be taken on the trip. As the concepts of face and status are central to Chinese manners, these are matters of considerable importance and, as Law Firm and Court visits are also scheduled and at least one formal dinner is to be expected, a set of court wear clothing should also be carried. Students will be expected to display a flexible frame of mind while in China and not anticipate a visit to Australia without the kangaroos. An acceptance of alternative standards and approaches to dietary & eating habits, social customs, political processes etc is essential. While Australian nationalism is an admirably patriotic sentiment, judgmental attitudes will not be helpful. Those who lack the flexibility of mind and tolerance to appreciate that other nations may choose to follow different paths should reconsider whether this subject is appropriate for them. Our objective will be to immerse the participants in Chinese culture, history and law to the maximum extent. With this in mind, in addition to our Chinese translator and assistant, arrangements are planned to have Chinese graduate students meet and accompany the group where possible. COMMUNICATIONS Please refer to the first briefing session. MISCELLANEOUS Students with medical conditions or dietary restrictions/preferences (other than vegetarian) should be aware that there is little relevant support or consideration available regarding such issues in China. As some activities will involve a moderate amount of walking (e.g. visiting the Great Wall of China) students must also be mobile and reasonably fit.
Subject curriculum
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Refer to iLearn site
Refer to iLearn site.