ASIAN 2280

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ASIAN 2280
Law and Society in Early Modern and Modern China

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

China was and still is regarded in the Western world as a country without the rule of law. In this course, students examine recent scholarship that challenges this simplified understanding of the role of law in Chinese politics and society. It approaches law in early modern and modern China both as a state institution of governance and control, and as a platform that facilitates interactions and negotiations between state and society, between different social forces, and between different cultures. At the same time, this course guides students to develop projects of their own choice, either addressing legal issues or using legal sources, from tentative proposals to research papers based on their examination of original or translated primary sources. (ASIAN-SC, HIST-HAN)


Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, HA-AG), (GLC-AS, HST-AS)

Program Requirements (ASIAN-SC), (HIST-HAN)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2023FA, 2021FA, 2019SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: CAPS 2132, HIST 2132, SHUM 2132

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16253 ASIAN 2280   SEM 101

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    • MW

    • Du, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16254 ASIAN 2280   IND 601

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    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies