Chinese Law and Society
This course will survey Chinese legal thought and practice in the People's Republic of China. Particular attention is focused on the relation of law to social ideals, to social change, and to politics. The course will consider socialist theories of law, conventional criminal and civil processes, and trade law. Prior familiarity with Chinese history or politics is unnecessary. Professor Gao's part of the course will be taught in an intensive format, offered in the evenings of the two weeks immediately following spring break, and is required.
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.