This course takes students through a number of topical issues concerning the rule of law and constitutionalism in the Greater China region. 'The core focus of the course will be legal and constitutional developments in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and the extensive tensions that exist in this area. It also considers related and parallel developments in Mainland China, the Macau Special Administrative Region and Taiwan.
The course commences with an overview of the constitutional framework in Hong Kong, including its constitutional relationship with the People’s Republic of China, before progressing through such indicative topics as electoral reforms and the state of democracy, the constitutional role of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, a comparative analysis of administrative supervision (ombudsman) mechanisms in Greater China, and divergent notions of constitutionalism within the People’s Republic of China. Throughout the course, we will critically analyse and evaluate legal and constitutional developments in the region, taking into account relevant historical, political and cultural contexts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Synthesise and apply relevant legal and constitutional rules and principles to identify legal and practical outcomes to theory- and fact-based scenarios.
- Critically reflect on and synthesise issues relating to the rule of law and constitutionalism in Greater China, and prepare and deliver persuasive oral and written arguments on the topic, issue or debate covered.
- Develop legal and interdisciplinary research skills in order to plan and execute a relevant research project, and communicate innovative findings using a variety of materials and sources.
- Critically evaluate the theory, law and practice of the rule of law and constitutionalism in Greater China and propose solutions for reform.
Indicative Assessment
- The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the class summary and on the course WATTLE page. (100) [LO null]
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Workload
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 26 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
Preliminary Reading
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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