FACULTY MANUAL
Double Master Programme
LL.M of European and International Law
CHINA-EU SCHOOL OF LAW AT THE CHINA UNIVERSITY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND LAW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction...... - 1 - 1.1 About CESL...... - 1 - 1.2 About the Master Programme...... - 1 - 1.3 Profile of CESL Students ...... - 2 - 1.4 About the CESL Campus...... - 3 - 2. Important Information Following Your Arrival...... - 4 - 2.1 Welcome ...... - 4 - 2.2 Offices...... - 4 - 2.3 Meals ...... - 4 - 2.4 Classrooms...... - 4 - 2.5 Accommodations ...... - 5 - 2.6 Reimbursements and Payment ...... - 5 - 3. Academic Policies and Resources...... - 5 - 3.1 . Course Materials ...... - 5 - 3.1.1 Reader and Course Materials ...... - 5 - 3.1.2. Preparation of Course Materials and Contribution of Lecturers...... - 6 - 3.4 Teaching Evaluations ...... - 6 - 3.5 Office Hours...... - 10 - 3.6 Examinations ...... - 10 - 3.6.1 Organisation ...... - 10 - 3.6.2 Correction and grading...... - 10 - 3.6.3 Final grading...... - 11 - 3.7 Library Facilities...... - 11 - 3.8 Student Information...... - 12 - 3.9 Teaching Report ...... - 12 - 4. Transportation...... - 15 - 4.1 Shuttle Bus...... - 15 - 4.2 Taxi ...... - 15 - 4.3 Subway ...... - 16 -
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1. Introduction
1.1 About CESL
China-EU School of Law (CESL) is located on the Changping campus of China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL). The school has been established on the basis of a network of governmental contracts, including: the Financing Agreement signed by the Chinese government and the European Commission, the Grant Contract between the European Commission and the University of Hamburg, and the Agreement on Sino-Foreign Jointly Run School. The school received its official approval from the Chinese Ministry of Education on September 17th, 2008, formally establishing CESL as a non-profit, integrated school of CUPL with no independent legal status. CESL is jointly operated by CUPL and UHH with the partnership of 15 additional world class European and Chinese universities and higher education institutes.
CESL will implement four primary programmes: the Master Programme is composed of the Double Degree Programme for Chinese graduates and the Master of European Law Programme for international and/or Chinese graduates; the Professional Training Programme is designed to train lawyers, judges and prosecutors; the Research and Consultancy Programme will support CESL faculty research and provide top quality consulting services to various clients including the Chinese government; finally, the Ph.D Programme will support both Chinese and European Ph.D candidates, with an eventual degree programme at CESL and the possibility of being partially merged with the Research Programme.
1.2 About the Master Programme
The flagship programme of CESL is the Master Programme, divided into the Double Degree Programme for Chinese applicants and the European Law Master Programme for international and/or Chinese graduates.
The Double Degree Programme combines the requirements of either the Juris Master of Chinese Law (Chinese J.M) or the Master of Chinese Law (Chinese LL.M) with those of the Master of European Law (European LL.M). Together, the program spans 3 full-time academic years (6 consecutive academic semesters) culminating with the conferral of two degrees: either a J.M or LL.M degree from CUPL plus an LL.M degree from UHH. Applicants for this program must participate in the relevant Chinese National Entrance Exam.
International and/or Chinese graduates are eligible to apply for the Master of European Law Programme as an independent degree programme. If pursued in this way, the programme spans 1 full-time academic year (2 consecutive academic semesters) and culminates in the conferral of a LL.M degree from UHH.
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1.3 Profile of CESL Students
1) 2010 Intake
Total number 98 Male 42 Female 56 National Minority 3 International students 7
2) 2009 Intake Total number 49 Male 19 Female 30 National Minority 2 International students 2 a Germen (male) and an Italian (female)
3) 2008 Intake Group I ( students started EU Law studies in fall semester 2008) Total number 7 Male 4 Female 3
4) 2008 Intake Group II (students started EU Law studies in fall semester 2009) Total number of the students 12 Male 6 Female 6 International students 2 a Germen (male) and an Italian (female)
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5) Number of Students Who Elected to Study European-International Law by Year Group
90 80 70 65 60 50 42 40
30 20 12 10 0 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
1.4 About the CESL Campus
CESL is located on the Changping campus of CUPL. The campus is within the northern suburbs of Beijing, neighboring the edge of the Jundu Mountain Range where the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, several reservoirs, the Mangshan Forest Park and many other historical sites are located. It takes no more than fifteen minutes by bus or car to arrive at the Ming Tombs, the largest reservoir or the Mangshan Forest Park from the Changping campus. Alternatively, the same sites can all be reached by bicycle in less than a half hour.
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2. Important Information Following Your Arrival
2.1 Welcome
We have prepared a series of events to welcome you! After you have finalized your travel arrangements to Beijing, please inform CESL’s administrative office your travel details. Please note:
1) We will provide pick-up service for you at the Beijing Capital International Airport .
2) After you have checked in, please fill in a registration form and visit Mr. Fang Yuanqun in CESL administrative office at Room 410 of CUPL’s International Exchange Centre (IEC). He will show you to your office and distribute all materials pertaining to your academic duties as well as practical information.
3) You will be invited to have lunch with one or both of CESL’s Co-Deans, Prof. Ninon Colneric and Prof. Fang Liufang.
2.2 Offices
Most offices are located on 4th floor, IEC. The office is fully furnished including an internet ready desktop PC.
2.3 Meals
During your stay at CESL you are entitled to free lunch on teaching days in the cafeteria located on the first floor of the IEC (Mr. Fang Yuanqun will provide you with the canteen cards).
For information about restaurants in Changping, please visit CESL’s website.
2.4 Classrooms
Generally speaking, you will be teaching in Room 306 or Room 308 in the Mingfa Building; Room 306 has 150 seats while Room 308 can hold 30 people. In addition to these rooms, CESL will also use the classrooms 304, 305, 312 and the conference/seminar room 410 all in the Mingfa Building. On occasion, rooms 102 and 112 in the neighboring Ge Wu Building could be used. Multimedia technology is available in rooms 305, 306, 308 and 410, and each of them is equipped with a white board.
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CESL Classrooms
Classroom Seats Equipment 304（seminar room I） 20 305（classroom） 150 Projector & a white board Mingfa 306（classroom） 150 Projector & a white board Building 308（seminar room II） 30 Projector & a white board 312（seminar room III） 20 Gewu 102（seminar room IV） 20 Building 112（seminar room V） 20
2.5 Accommodations
You will be staying in Da Zhai Men Auspicious Business Hotel 大宅门迎祥商务酒店（Address： No.23 Fuxue Road, Changping District, Beijing 北京市昌平区府学路 23 号 Tel: 0086 10 80116060, Fax: 0086 10 80116006）. Changping is a royal holy place of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Situated on Fuxue road, the palatial Da Zhai Men Auspicious Business Hotel exhibits traditional Peking style. Your office in IEC is within walking distance from the hotel.
2.6 Reimbursements and Payment
As all reimbursement and payment matters are handled by UHH, please be sure to consult the Managerial Guide for the most accurate information regarding compensation.
You are expected to bear the up-front cost of all of your expenses pertaining to your trip. The boarding passes will be required to acquire your per diems.
There are several ATM machines located around campus that will allow you to withdraw local currency using your card. (Cash is by far the most common transaction method in China and often your international credit cards may not work even in locations where VISA/Master card are advertised. It is best to always carry at least some cash with you.)
3. Academic Policies and Resources
3.1 . Course Materials
3.1.1 Reader and Course Materials CESL will provide a printed version of a reader for each course of the master programme containing the materials the lecturers will use in their courses. The materials will also be uploaded onto the CESL website (password-protected).
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Content - Cover, table of contents, syllabus - PowerPoint slides (handout format, 3 slides per page) - Other materials, e.g. excerpts of books, journal articles or cases Categorization and volume - If possible, division into 3 categories: Basic reading, additional information and further reading. - Not more than 100 pages per credit point (PPT slides not included). Treaties - TEU and TFEU will be provided by CESL.
3.1.2. Preparation of Course Materials and Contribution of Lecturers At least a table of contents and a syllabus of the course; a cover will be prepared by CESL administrative staff to ensure unity of readers. Table of contents containing all provided materials - Reasonable and significant names for all materials - At least title of publication and author’s name Syllabus - Short introduction to the course - First document of the reader Types and quality of documents - Materials can be sent as ‘Word’, ‘PDF’ or ‘PowerPoint’ files. - All photocopies must be of good quality. Submission of materials - by email at least two weeks before the course begins to: [email protected] Copyrights - Please ensure not to infringe copyrights of any used materials. CV and picture for the CESL website -Please submit your CV (short English version) and a picture to: [email protected].
3.4 Teaching Evaluations
The purpose of teaching evaluations is to provide timely feedback from students to course instructors and thus to gain a better understanding of students’ satisfactions and concerns, which then enables instructors to make improvements and/or adjustments accordingly. The evaluation will be conducted for every course. The evaluation results will only be released to instructors after the submission of final grades.
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China-EU School of Law
Student Evaluation Form - Master on European Law (LL.M)
Please evaluate the course attended. Your participation is anonymous!
I.
1. Title of module:
2. Title of course:
3. Name of lecturer:
II. Content of the course
I agree I disagree
completely completely
The course content is well structured.
The meaning of the content for the overall master programme became clear. I have gained important and meaningful knowledge. The course imparted contexts and not just particulars. The content of this course is well coordinated with the remaining courses . III. Didactic
I agree I disagree
completely completely
The learning target of the course was obvious. The learning target was well explained and portrayed comprehensibly. The performance and examination requirements were clearly indicated. Essential and nonessential information was clearly separated.
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The content was illustrated by using well chosen examples. The learning process was supported by exercises. The students were well integrated in the course. IV. Lecturer
I agree I disagree
completely completely
The lecturer was well prepared for the course. The lecturer answered questions clearly and in detail. The lecturer has a strong command of the subject. The subject matter was lectured competently. The lecturer’s pronunciation was easy to understand. The lecturer’s way of teaching was vivid. The lecturer encourages the students to participate and to ask questions. The lecturer awakens the interest in the subject matter. The lecturer considers the previous knowledge of the students. The lecturer creates a pleasant working atmosphere. It was easy to talk to the lecturer beyond the class hours. V. Course materials
I agree I disagree
completely completely
The course materials fit the course content. The course material supported the learning objectives. The course materials were well structured.
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The volume of the course materials provided was appropriate. The use of media (beamer, blackboard, etc.) was appropriate. VI. Overall appraisement
The lecture was
Excellent Good Satisfactory Fair Poor Unsatisfactory
VII. What did you like about the course?
VIII. What did you dislike?
IX. Do you have any further comments?
Signature:
Thank you for participating in the survey!
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3.5 Office Hours
Each lecturer is encouraged to schedule and maintain two office hours at times convenient to students and consistent with his or her teaching schedule.
The office hours should be conducted in the professor’s office. It is also expected that the professor inform the CESL Administrative Office of these hours in advance and notify students in class.
3.6 Examinations
3.6.1 Organisation
(1) There will be one written and surveyed exam per module. The exams will be organised and surveyed by CESL staff in Beijing. (2) Every lecturer has to contribute questions to the exams concerning the content of her/his course. Per credit point of her/his course the lecturers shall pose one question, which can be answered in 30 minutes. (3) At the end of the course the exam questions are to be submitted by Email to Mr. Fang Yuanqun at [email protected] and cc. to Ms. Fang Juan: [email protected] (4) Additional questions for possible re-sits are to be submitted at the same time. (Per credit point of the course one question which can be answered in 30 minutes.) (5) Statutes and language dictionaries may be brought into the exams by the students. Law dictionaries and all other materials are not permitted. (6) The questions of every lecturer will be answered on separate sheets. The completed exams will be sent by post to all lecturers. Every lecturer gets only the answers to the questions she/he contributed.
3.6.2 Correction and grading
(1) Every lecturer has to mark (correct and grade) the answers to the questions she/he contributed.
(2) Every question is to be graded with points between 10 (maximum) and 1. Due to the final grading system (see below) on average 6 point per course are required to pass the exam.
(3) The completed form sheets are to be scanned and sent back by email to CESL in Beijing within two weeks.
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3.6.3 Final grading
(1) The final grading is to be done at CESL in Beijing.
(2) All single scores are to be averaged and multiplied by 10.
(3) The result is to be ranged in the following system for the final grading of the exams:
Grade Percentage
A 100-90 Excellent Outstanding performance
B 89-80 Good Performance is considerably above average.
C 79-70 Satisfactory Average performance
D 69-60 Sufficient Despite deficiencies, performance meets the requirements
F Below 60 Insufficient Due to considerable deficiencies performance does not meet the requirements
3.6.4 Failing and re-sits
(1) An exam is to be considered failed and must be repeated if the total grade is below 60% or the average grade of the questions of one course is below 3 points.
(2) If the total grade is 60% or more but the average grade of the questions of one course or more courses is below 3 the candidate has to re-sit the exam in all courses in which the average grade is below 3 points.
(3) If the average grade of the questions of each course is 3 points or more but the total grade is below 60% the candidate has to re-sit the exam in all courses in which the average grade is below 6 points. If the total grade after the re-sit is 60% or more but the result of one course is worse than the result of the original exam the original exam is to be counted.
(4) The re-sit exams will take place within the first two weeks of the following term.
3.7 Library Facilities
Comprehensive details about CUPL’s library including the hours of operation for all branches are available on the CESL website at www.cesl.edu.cn/eng/ecsllibrary.asp .
Full access to WestLaw and LexisNexis are available to CESL faculty.
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3.8 Student Information Some basic student information is available on the CESL website.
3.9 Teaching Report At the end of the course, each lecturer is required to fill a teaching report, which should contain the teaching content you have covered as well as the material listed on the syllabus that was not covered due to unexpected reasons, overall students’ performance, administrative and logistical support, areas to be improved, and any suggestions you wish to give to the school and/or the program.
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China-EU School of Law
Professor’s Report Form - Master on European Law (LL.M)
Please evaluate the participants of your course.
I.
1. Title of course:
2. Title of module:
3. Date(s) of lecture:
4. Name of Lecturer:
II. Lecture
I agree I disagree
completely completely
The students were well prepared for the course. The students were interested in the subject matter. The students had previous knowledge of the subject matter. The students participated actively in the discussion and raised questions. The learning atmosphere was good.
III. Language skills
I agree I disagree
completely completely
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The student’s knowledge of English allowed for a good communication.
VI. Overall appraisement
The group of students was
Excellent Good Satisfactory Fair Poor Unsatisfactory
VII. What was positive about the course given?
VIII. What was negative?
IX. Do you have any further comments?
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4. Transportation
CESL is located on the Changping campus of CUPL (No. 27, Fuxue Rd, Changping District, Beijing), 38 km from the Xueyuanlu campus via the North 3rd Ring Road. From the Xueyuanlu campus, you can easily access the city center of Beijing. (See map below).
4.1 Shuttle Bus
(1) Schedule
Saturday Route Monday - Thursday Friday Sunday 7:00, 8:40, 12:30 (exit the Xueyuan Lu to 7:00, 8:40, 12:30 (from EXIT highway from EXIT Xisanqi), 16:30 Changping Xisanqi), 14:20, 17:00 14:20, 16:30 6:50, 9:50, 12:50 (exit the 6:50, 9:50, 12:50 (exit the Changping to highway from EXIT Xisanqi), highway from EXIT Xisanqi), 7:30 Xueyuan Lu 15:20, 16：30, 17：00, 19:00, 15:20, 17:00, 19:00, 21:30 21:30 Xizhimen To Changping: 7:00; To Changping: 7:00; N/A Changping Return from Changping:17:00 Return from Changping:16:30 Anhuaqiao To Changping: 7:10; To Changping: 7:10; N/A Changping Return from Changping:17:00 Return from Changping:16:30 Xisanqi To Changping: 7:15; To Changping: 7:15; N/A Changping Return from Changping:17:00 Return from Changping:16:30 Xuefuyuan To Changping: 6:55; To Changping: 6:55; N/A Changping Return from Changping:17:00 Return from Changping:16:30
(2) Bus Stops
The Changping campus stop is in front of the fountain opposite to the Main Building (the south side of the main library) (see attached map).
The Xuyuan Lu campus stop is in front of the main teaching building.
(3) It takes approximately 50 minutes from Xueyuan Lu campus to Changping campus by shuttle. The faculty and staff of CUPL can take the shuttle bus for free by showing their employee cards, and an equivalent is available for scholars of the flying faculty.
4.2 Taxi
(1) From Beijing Capital International Airport to Changping campus (Distance: 42KM)
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It will take you 50 minutes and approximately 125 RMB by taxi from Changping campus to the airport.
(2) From Changping campus to Xueyuan Lu campus (Distance: 38KM) The taxi fee from Changping to Xueyuanlu Campus is approximately 110 RMB (including a 15 RMB highway toll fee).
You can book a taxi in advance by calling 96103. There is a service in English.
4.3 Subway
The Changping Line of the Beijing Subway is a rapid transit subway line in northern Beijing connecting Changping with the city centre. The line opened on December 30, 2010 and currently runs south from the Nanshao station to Xierqi on Line 13. It is 21.24km in length with 7 stations.
There are several bus lines which may take you to the Nanshao Station, including No. 1, No. 2, No. 11, No. 51 and No. 59. You may take these bus lines at the South Gate of CUPL.
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1. Unlike travel agency, CESL is in absence of qualified professionals to provide any formal touring plan and what we provide here is just a proposal for your reference. 2. Assuming you are interested in a tour in Beijing by taking taxi from Changping, you may choose one option and CESL officer will reserve the taxi for you. 3. Although it is beyond our capacity to arrange any staff or student assistant to accompany you during your sightseeing, we will do our best to help you.
Taxi reservation for the Proposed Tour route Destination Cost Calculation Taxi Departure Time date of
Tour route 1 Holy road and Ming tomb, Taxi: half day call for taxi driver; a route map in Chinese Ticket:
Tour route 2 Great wall, Holy road and Ming tomb, Taxi:
One whole day Ticket:
Tour route 3 Taxi: Bell tower, Prince Gong’s Palace and Forbidden City, One whole day Ticket:
Tour route 4 Bell tower, Prince Gong’s Palace and Hutong around Taxi: half day Shisha Hai, Ticket: Tour route 5 Taxi: 798 Arts District Half day Ticket:
Name: Room Number:
4.3 Maps
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International Exchange Center
ATM ATM
Da Zhai men Auspious Business Hotel
ATM MainGate
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