Discipline ID
06a6acf3-73c3-4ed3-9f03-6e1dafb7e2cb
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LEGAL ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
126
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
LEGAL ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
UCEAP Transcript Title
LEGAL ISSUES/IR
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the study of modern international relations from the legal point of view. The course is organized in three parts, following the textbook, “International Law for International Relations.” Part I deals with theoretical perspectives on international relations and international law. In Part II, basic concepts and rules of international law are explained, such as sources of international law, statehood, sovereignty, responsibility. In Part III, major topics of contemporary international law and relations are explained and analyzed. A case study approach is used to explain how legal rules are applied. Text: Basak Cali, INTERNATIONAL LAW FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KC3020
Host Institution Course Title
LEGAL ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Yokohama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
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INTERNATIONAL ART TRADE
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
Art History
UCEAP Course Number
125
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL ART TRADE
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL ART TRADE
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course provides a study of the international art trade. Topics include: the international art market; international art auctions; international art loans; black market; international thefts of works of art; illegal export of works of art.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
10974
Host Institution Course Title
EL MERCADO INTERNACIONAL DE ARTE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas
Host Institution Degree
Grado en Derecho
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Derecho Social e Internacional Privado
Course Last Reviewed
2021-2022
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COMPARATIVE BUSINESS AND EUROPEAN LAW
Country
Italy
Host Institution
University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi
Program(s)
Bocconi University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
112
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
COMPARATIVE BUSINESS AND EUROPEAN LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
COMP BUS&EUROPE LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
An understanding of the rules governing international commercial transactions is a fundamental tool for professionals practicing in business-related areas. This course offers an in-depth introduction to the regulation of international commercial transactions. While the course focuses on technical legal issues, emphasis is also put on economic and political considerations affecting the regulation of international business. The course is divided into two parts. The first part explores international business transactions and covers the following main topics: international sales of goods and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods; the documentary sale transaction, commercial terms, and bills of lading and letters of credit; agency and distributorships; licensing distribution or production abroad, and technology transfer; franchising; foreign direct investment; shareholders' agreements; and mergers. The second part of the course examines international trade law and covers the following main topics: international trade, from the GATT to the WTO; GATT non-discrimination principles: MFN and NT; trade in goods (GATT) and trade in services (GATS), and exceptions from WTO free-trade rules; TBT and SPS Agreements, and TRIPs; WTO and Regional Trade Agreements; fair trade and trade remedies: dumping and subsidies; international protection of foreign investments; and EU Commercial Policy: CETA and future developments. Students complete a written finale exam.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
30058
Host Institution Course Title
COMPARATIVE BUSINESS AND EUROPEAN LAW
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Law
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LAW OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
Country
Taiwan
Host Institution
National Taiwan University
Program(s)
National Taiwan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
120
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
LAW OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
WORLD TRADE ORG LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
With increased trade and deeper market integration, the legal issues of international economic relations are becoming more complicated. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only and the most important institution addressing the rules of trade between nations. The WTO agreements cover goods, services, intellectual property and dispute settlement. This course is designed to introduce the major legal disciplines under the WTO legal system. Assessment: class participation (30%), group presentation (30%), final exam(40%).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LAW5139
Host Institution Course Title
LAW OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
LAW
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
112
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course explores the relationship between the law, judiciary, and politics, competing theories of law including legal realism and positivism. Students examine Hart on legal precedent and Dworkin on constitutional law.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHIL409
Host Institution Course Title
PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
University of Ghana, Legon
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Philosophy
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CHINESE LEGAL CULTURE
Country
China
Host Institution
Fudan University
Program(s)
Shanghai Summer
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
CHINESE LEGAL CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
CHINA LEGAL CULTURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course examines the spirit of Chinese law from a historical perspective, with a particular emphasis on its political context. The course explores the early transition of Chinese politics and law by the second century B.C.E. (including doctrines of Confucian and legalist schools), development and spirits of imperial codes, mechanism of judicial administration in criminal and civil justice, local mediation, and family law.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LAWS170005
Host Institution Course Title
CHINESE LEGAL CULTURE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Law
Course Last Reviewed
2024-2025
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TECHNOLOGY AND WORKPLACE MONITORING
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
157
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
TECHNOLOGY AND WORKPLACE MONITORING
UCEAP Transcript Title
TECH&WRK MONITORING
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course examines the use of technology to monitor employees, the legality of different monitoring, and the mechanisms for employee protection.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
11207
Host Institution Course Title
TECNOLOGÍA Y CONTROL LABORAL
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Derecho Social e Internacional Privado
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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FOUNDATIONS OF LAW
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
5
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FOUNDATIONS OF LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
FOUNDATIONS OF LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course offers a basic introduction to the field of law. Topics include: the law and its functions; sources of law; legal norms; interpretation and application of the law; the legal resolution of conflicts; learning about the law and the legal professions.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
362444
Host Institution Course Title
FONAMENTS DEL DRET
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Campus Nord
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Derecho
Host Institution Degree
Derecho
Host Institution Department
Ciència Política, Dret Constitucional i Filosofia del Dret
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INTERNSHIP AND WORKFORCE COURSE
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
UC Center, London (Multi-Site)
Program(s)
Global Cities Urban Realities
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
Psychology
Legal Studies
Health Sciences
Film & Media Studies
English
Education
Economics
Communication
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
187
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNSHIP AND WORKFORCE COURSE
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERNSHIP LONDON
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.50
UCEAP Semester Units
5.70
Course Description
This course provides an overview of working in the United Kingdom and of the current economic situation in the country. It further discusses how the economic situation affects the workplace, how students can integrate into British working life, and how they can make the most of their internship placements. Topics include current political and economic climate, national legal framework, structure and workflow, integration of immigrants into the workforce, discrimination in the workplace, and comparison between U.K. and U.S. work experiences.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNSHIP AND WORKFORCE COURSE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW A
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University College London
Program(s)
University College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
Legal Studies
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
155
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW A
UCEAP Transcript Title
PUBLIC INTL LAW A
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course addresses the background, subjects, and sources of international law; states and international organizations as subjects of international law; state jurisdiction over individuals, land, water, and outer space; state responsibility for violations of international law; state and diplomatic immunities; the system of the United Nations; and lawful use of force. Current affairs are discussed and analyzed. This is the fall semester only version of the full year course, which is listed under ESPS0007.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ESPS0008
Host Institution Course Title
PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW A
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
University College London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
European social and political science
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