Peking University Law School Student Exchange Program a. General information Founded in 1898, Peking University (PKU, also called Beijing University) is the first national university in Chinese modern history, with a high reputation in and outside China, owing to the abundant teaching resources and outstanding research level. Peking University now consists of 31 colleges and 14 departments, offering 101 undergraduate programs, 224 postgraduate programs, and 202 doctoral programs. As the oldest Law School in China, established in 1904, the law school of the Peking University consists of over 30 departments and research centers. It is known for its long history, rich culture, distinguished alumni, enlightened education policies, and exciting campus life. It has become a leading institution for legal education and a potent force for legal development in China. The Law school frequently partners with the government, law firms, and business communities in the development of cutting edge legal, social and commercial policy. The Law School also has many international links and partnership programs with leading universities and legal institutions around the world. b. The exchange program The Peking University Law School exchange program is specially designed for law students drawn from an impressive network of universities all over the world who wish to deepen their understanding of the forces shaping Chinese law and culture. The program offers a unique opportunity for the participants to expand their knowledge of both Chinese law and international law. Courses are taught in either Chinese (Mandarin) or English. Notice of the language in which courses will be taught will be provided to the students before the beginning of the semester. Leading faculty members from Peking University Law School will offer Chinese law courses specially designed for international students. Teaching is comprised of both lectures and small group seminars. Additionally, Peking University regularly attracts top scholars and practitioners in Chinese law and students will have first-hand access to such distinguished presenters. 1 The program provides for a professional and personal experience of China’s legal system and culture and is the ideal place to exchange legal and cultural perspectives from different countries. c. Language of instruction Peking University Law School offers a one-term, Chinese (Mandarin) and English Program each year. Although there are quite a few law courses offered in English, students are encouraged to study Chinese to increase their understanding of the country’s legal system and its culture by participating in Chinese courses. d. Chinese-language courses Course Name Credit Semester Units Antitrust Law 3 fall Chinese Financial Law Case Studies 3 fall Special Subjects on Legal History 3 fall Seminar: Selected Topics in Civil& Commercial Law 3 fall International Financial Law Case Studies 3 fall Chinese Judicial System 2 fall Chinese Constitutional and Administrative Law 3 fall Chinese Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure 3 fall Resolution of Civil and Commercial Disputes in China 3 fall Chinese Contract Law 3 fall Business Organizations Law 3 fall Advanced Studies on Commercial Law 3 fall Trust Law 2 fall 2 Bankruptcy Law 2 fall Insurance Law 2 fall Selected readings in literatures of Property Law and Nature Resources Law 3 fall special subject on civil procedure law 3 fall special subject on evidence law 3 fall Study of Selected Original Works of International Economic Law and Private International 3 fall Law Comparative Perspectives on Chinese Law 3 fall Topics on the Financial Law 2 fall Selected readings in literatures of Environmental Law 4 fall Economic Law 3 fall Law of the Sea and Space Law 3 fall Social Activities 3 fall International Law (including Basic Theories and Leading Cases of International Law） 3 fall Studies in Human Rights Law 2 fall Law of Taxation 3 fall Civil, Cultural, Economic, Political and Social Rights 2 fall Social Activities 3 fall Law of Criminal Execution (including Prison Law) 3 fall Criminal Policy 2 fall History of Foreign Legal Systems 3 fall Criminal Law 3 fall Law of European Union 2 fall International Humanitarian Law 1 fall Legal Sociology 3 fall Private International Law 3 fall 3 Law and Literature 2 fall Introduction to Civil Law 4 fall Introduction to Economic Law 2 fall Studies in Criminal Evidence 2 fall U.S. Corporate Law 1 fall Studies in Legislation 3 fall Seminar on Special Issues in the Science of Criminal Law 3 fall Research on Special Issues in the Science of Criminal Law 3 fall Seminar: Administrative Law 3 fall Studies in Commercial Instrument Law 3 fall Studies in Theories of Arbitration 2 fall Studies in Western Jurisprudence 3 fall Marxist Jurisprudence 2 fall Science of Juvenile Law 3 fall Studies in Law of the Sea 3 fall Studies in History of International Relations 4 fall Studies in International Banking Law 3 fall Civil Procedure Law 3 fall Criminal Law 3 fall Studies in Criminal Law 3 fall Administrative Law and Administrative Procedure Law 3 fall Introduction to Economic Law 3 fall Private International Law 3 fall Studies in International Economic Law 2 fall Legal English 2 fall Merger, Acquisition & Reorganization 2 fall 4 Studies in History of Western Legal Thoughts 6 fall Studies in Western Jurisprudence 2 fall Studies in Settled Dispute Cases of Environmental Injuries 3 fall Studies in General Principles of Civil Law 3 fall Comparative Not-for-Profit Law 3 fall Introduction to Legal Information 2 fall Law in Cyberspace: Technology, Economy & Law 2 fall Kent's Philosophy on Torts and the State 2 fall Criminal Policy 3 fall Clinical Legal Education 3 fall Selected Topical Studies in Criminal Law 4 fall Studies in Foreign Criminal Law 4 fall Economic Studies of Law 3 fall Corporate Law and Governance 3 fall Chinese History of Economic Legislation 2 fall General Principles of Economic Law 3 fall Studies in Economic Law 3 fall International Tax Law 2 fall International Trade Law (WTO & International Commercial Arbitration) 3 fall General Psychology 4 fall Seminar on Jurisprudence 3 fall Higher Mathematics 4 fall Selected Japanese Original Works on Principles of Law 2 fall Selected Western Legal Classic Works 2 fall Introduction to Psychological Health 3 fall WTO and International Law 2 fall 5 Studies in History of Chinese Legal Thoughts(Part 1) 4 fall Studies in History of Chinese Legal Thoughts(Part 2) 3 fall The Law of WTO 3 fall Corporate Finance and Law 2 fall Commercial Law 3 fall General Chemistry 3 fall Studies in International Law of Transfer of Technology 2 fall Seminar: History of Chinese Legal System 3 fall Ancient Administrative Legislation 2 fall Chinese Criminal Law 4 fall Studies in Securities Law and Corporation Law 3 fall Studies in International Law (Law of the Sea) 2 fall Western Modern Jurisprudence 3 fall Studies in Chinese Modern Legal Thought 3 fall Russian Jurisprudence 3 fall Fundamental Theories of Technology and Law 3 fall Civil Law (Law of Obligation: Part I and II) 3 fall Commercial Law: Part 1(Company Law and Bankruptcy Law) 3 fall Commercial Law: Part II (Commercial Instrument Law) 2 fall Theory of Economics 1 fall Series of Lectures on Human Rights Protection 2 fall Basic Law 2 fall Legislation 2 fall Studies in Marxist Legal Thoughts 2 fall Legal Issues in Real Estate L aw 2 fall International Law 2 fall 6 German Legal System 2 fall Judicial Cases of International Law 2 fall Studies in Historical materials of Chinese Legal History 2 fall Studies in Legislation 2 fall Seminar: Intellectual Property Law 2 fall International Protection and Transfer of Intellectual Property 3 fall History of Western Legal Thought 3 fall Current Development of International Maritime Transportation and Related Laws 2 fall Studies in International Mechanisms of Human Rights Protection 2 fall Comparative Studies in Chinese and Foreign Laws of Intellectual Property 2 fall Principles of Administrative Law 4 fall Portuguese Language 3 fall Commercial Law :Part l (Constitutive Law and Bankrupt Law) 3 fall Science of Criminal Procedure Law 3 fall Prison Systems of China and Foreign Countries 4 fall Theories of Science of Criminal Evidence 4 fall Studies in Administrative Law 3 fall Criminal Psychology 2 fall Administrative Law 3 fall Environmental Law 3 fall Studies in Securities Law 2 fall Law of Fair Transactions 2 fall Banking Law and Securities Law 3 fall Anglo- American Torts Law 2 fall International Space Law 2 fall Studies in Cases of International Law 2 fall 7 General International Law (Fundamental Theories) 2 fall Trademark Law 3 fall Science, Technology and Law 3 fall Intellectual Property Legal Protection of High Technology 3 fall Introduction to Public Law 3 fall The Integration of Public Law Jurisprudence 3 fall Selected Reading Classics of Law 2 fall International Criminal Law 3 fall Roman law 4 fall Special Study on Competition Law 2 fall The Practice and Frontier of Judicial Process 3 fall Social Law Seminar 2 fall Philosophy of Intellectual Property Law 3 fall Special Studies in International Law 3 fall Special Studies in the Law of International Organizations 3 fall Special Studies in the Foreign Relations of Modern China 3 fall International Financial Law---regional information system Research 3 fall Chinese financial Law------regional information system Research 3 fall Traditional works of International Financial Law 4 fall Seminar: Basic Law of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 3 fall Patent Law 3 fall Studies in Civil Law (Jus Rerem,