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REFUGEE AND ASYLUM LAW
Country
Norway
Host Institution
University of Oslo
Program(s)
University of Oslo
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
117
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
REFUGEE AND ASYLUM LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
REFUGEE&ASYLUM LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
This course presents the international legal framework for refugee and asylum issues and assesses its evolution. The course does not concentrate on the asylum laws of one country in particular, rather the approach is multinational in order to provide an overview of the commonalities and conflicts within the world system. Students attain a thorough knowledge of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951), as well as the principle regional conventions. Main areas of discussion include the basic U.N. criteria for the attainment, denial, and withdrawal of refugee status; the development of the non-refoulement principle; and the standard of treatment of refugees. The political, social, and economic context of prevention, protection, and solution strategies are explored. Close study of jurisprudence within international, regional, and national courts and UNHCR actions provide an understanding of how refugee and asylum law is interpreted and implemented. In addition, the course analyzes the drawbacks and benefits of alternative forms of protection, e.g. temporary protection and safe haven. Progressive issues such as internally displaced persons and "development/environmental" refugees is presented. Trends towards expansion of the refugee definition are assessed by studying regional approaches within Africa, Latin America, and Europe. This course is designed for students at master degree level, however, the achievement requirements are adjusted for students who take the subject at bachelor degree level.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
JUR1530
Host Institution Course Title
REFUGEE AND ASYLUM LAW
Host Institution Campus
Law
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Law
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COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Country
Netherlands
Host Institution
Utrecht University
Program(s)
Utrecht University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
103
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
COMP CONSTUTNL LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to the study of comparative constitutional law. The course focuses on the central issues of constitutional law across five jurisdictions – the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands. This guarantees an insight into both common law and civil law systems, federal and unitary states, and parliamentary and presidential systems. The course follows the logic of the principle of separation of powers and examines in particular the roles and functions of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government in these systems. This approach permits one to understand the differences and similarities between national systems, evaluate their characteristics and appraise the impact thereof on the operation of the legal systems concerned. The topics covered in this course revolve around the following themes: introduction to comparative constitutional law and method; key constitutional features, systems of government and the notion of sovereignty; federalism, unitarism, and decentralization; legislative branch, parliaments, election systems, and lawmaking; executive branch, governments and heads of state, and their relationships to parliaments; judicial branch, courts and judicial review; human rights protection EU and ECHR law in national legal orders (UK, France, Germany, NL).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
RGBUSBR009
Host Institution Course Title
COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Host Institution Campus
Law, Economics and Governance
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Law
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JAPANESE LAW AND SOCIETY
Country
Japan
Host Institution
International Christian University
Program(s)
International Christian University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
145
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
JAPANESE LAW AND SOCIETY
UCEAP Transcript Title
JAPAN LAW & SOCIETY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course clarifies the various aspects of the transformation of contemporary Japanese law and society by picking up major topics of general theory of sociology of law, law interpretation and sociology of law, state law and customary law, court functioning, law consciousness, market economics and law, and peculiarity and universality of Japanese law. This lecture provides fundamental knowledge on and a basic understanding of Japanese legal system from comparative legal viewpoint. The course starts with a description of fundamental perspectives in comparative law. Students examine the Japanese legal system from different angles, looking into the basic structure of Japanese government, differences between the pre- and post-war eras, legislation process, the unique character of the relationship between law and society, and recent reforms of Japanese law.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LAW314E
Host Institution Course Title
LAW AND SOCIETY
Host Institution Campus
International Christian University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Law
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THE MEANING AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Country
Chile
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
116
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE MEANING AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
UCEAP Transcript Title
PROTECTN HUM RIGHTS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

The course critically reviews the prominent contemporary debates over the concepts of the essence and protection of human rights. It looks at the theory, practical determinations, and limitations of these debates. 

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
DER106E
Host Institution Course Title
ESENCIA Y PROTECCIÓN DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS
Host Institution Campus
Campus Casa Central
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Derecho
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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INTERNATIONAL LAW: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
Summer at London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL LAW: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL LAW:CONTEM ISS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.70
Course Description

This course engages students with international affairs through the study of the legal frameworks which govern them, situating those frameworks within the material and cultural context of international politics. Focusing on controversial and significant issues in contemporary international politics, including recent examples of the use of force, international economic integration and the promotion and protection of human rights and the environment, students actively engage in these topics through key readings, role-plays, and question and answer sessions. Students study the structure and operation of the international legal order, having explored focused case studies including the war on terror, the international legal prohibition against torture, and the use of force in Iraq, Libya, and Syria.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LL105
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL LAW: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Law
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PUBLIC LAW
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
London School of Economics
Program(s)
London School of Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
145
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PUBLIC LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
PUBLIC LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The course covers the conceptual framework of public law, including central government and the executive, as well as parliament and multi-layered government, including an examination of the European Union, devolution and local government. We will also look at judicial review, civil liberties and human rights.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LL106
Host Institution Course Title
PUBLIC LAW
Host Institution Campus
LSE
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Department of Law
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MASS COMMUNICATION LAW AND ETHICS
Country
China
Host Institution
Fudan University
Program(s)
Fudan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies Communication
UCEAP Course Number
152
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
MASS COMMUNICATION LAW AND ETHICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
COMM LAW&ETHICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This course examines the basic theoretical knowledge of the legal norms and ethical norms of news dissemination, carries out research on important legal and ethical issues that have emerged in the current practice of news communication in China through a combination of theories and case studies, helps students to learn, use, and obey news laws and ethics, so that they can not only conform to the characteristics of the Internet era, but also use relevant theoretical knowledge to analyze practical problems. Through the course, students will be trained and improve their legal literacy; maintain the right of news dissemination; fulfill the obligation of news dissemination; and observe the professional ethics of journalism.

This course includes the following topics: legal basis and legal thinking; overview of Chinese and foreign news communication laws and regulations; news communication activities and national security; news communication activities and social order; administrative management of news communication; news infringement; news communication activities and reputation protection; news communication activities and privacy protection; advertising message release and management; overview of news ethics; internet rumors and internet governance in China; internet governance and freedom of expression; internet and copyright infringement; Internet and personal information rights protection; Internet industry innovation and compliance research; financial information disclosure misrepresentation and insider trading, etc. ; maintain the authenticity of news; "hidden interviews"; prohibit news sensation, hype, and vulgarity; supervision of public opinion and "news trials"; prohibit "paid news", "paid negligence" and news blackmail.

Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
JOUR130252
Host Institution Course Title
MASS COMMUNICATION LAW AND ETHICS
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Chen Jianyun, Zheng Wen
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Journalism
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RELIGION, LAW AND SOCIETY
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of Manchester
Program(s)
University of Manchester
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology Religious Studies Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
140
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
RELIGION, LAW AND SOCIETY
UCEAP Transcript Title
RELIGION/LAW&SOC
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
This course examines current discussions about the role of religion in public life. It helps students understand how law and regulation apply to central aspects of religious life and expression; develops the students' awareness of the interplay between religion, policy making, and law; develops students' analytical and critical skills; and enables students to evaluate current practice and proposal for reform in light of theoretical considerations.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LAWS20862
Host Institution Course Title
RELIGION, LAW AND SOCIETY
Host Institution Campus
University of Manchester
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
University of Manchester School of Law
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ENGLISH CRIMINAL LAW
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of Cambridge, Pembroke College
Program(s)
Summer in Cambridge
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
102
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
ENGLISH CRIMINAL LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
ENGLSH CRIMINAL LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
The course explores the doctrines and principles of English Criminal Law. It begins with an overview of the building blocks of criminal responsibility: the different forms of mens rea, the rules of causation, and the principles underlying the imposition of criminal responsibility. It then considers a number of different offences (including murder, manslaughter, grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, sexual offences, and property offences) and defenses (consent, self-defense, duress, and insanity).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
ENGLISH CRIMINAL LAW
Host Institution Campus
University of Cambridge
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Social ScienceS
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INTERNATIONAL LAW
Country
China
Host Institution
Fudan University
Program(s)
Shanghai Summer
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
102
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERNATIONAL LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description

The course introduces the principles of international law with a focus on basic theory of the contemporary international legal system including the relation between international and domestic laws, international legal personality, territorial sovereignty, law of sea, and international organization. The course requires prior- knowledge of the law and politics. It explores the sources of international law and its general principles, jurisdictions, subjects, and objects, as well as the laws of treaty, diplomatic relation, international organization, state responsibility, and peaceful settlement of international disputes. The course includes several international moot courts. 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LAWS170002
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL LAW
Host Institution Campus
International Summer School
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Law
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