Postgraduate coursework

LAWS6154 - Sustainable Development Law in China

Objectives

Undertake an intensive series of lectures and field trips in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, followed by supervised research.
Acquire an introduction to the legal and institutional framework of environmental law and policy in China.
Analyse comparative and jurisprudential studies of Chinese environmental law and policy.

Content

The lectures and field trips are undertaken over a period of two weeks. The unit is taught principally by Chinese academics at Shanghai Jiaotong University. Candidates are given an introduction to Chinese law and the Chinese legal system before embarking on a study of Chinese environmental law. Field trips are included. It is likely that there will be a visit to the State Environment Protection Authority and to Huangshan, a World Heritage area.

Session

Semester 1 Intensive
7-18 June 2009

The unit will take place in Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai. China. Students must arrive in Shanghai by 7 June. The lecture program, details of the field trips and costing for accommodation, meals, internal travel and field trips will be available soon.

Students who have any queries about the Unit of Study should contact Professor Ben Boer and Ms Nicola Franklin, with a copy to Ms Jeannel Farquharson

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

1 x 15,000 Word Research Paper (100%)

Courses this unit is available in

Sydney Law School