University of Helsinki
The Center’s members offer an increasing number of courses in Chinese law ranging from the introductory to thematic studies in specific sub-fields. In addition, the Center supports the teaching of Chinese law in the member universities, by organizing and coordinating guest lectures given by experts in Chinese law from China and other countries. Regular teaching is also supplemented by research seminars and other academic events held by the Center.
Courses in Chinese law taught at the member institutions:
At the University of Turku
- An online course “Introduction to Chinese Law” has been also available for three consecutive years from 2012 to 2014 via Asianet, hosted at the University of Turku.
At the University of Lapland
2016-2020
- China Law – Basic Studies by Professor Matti Nojonen
2016-2021
- Professor Matti Nojonen, Chair of Chinese Culture and Society, developed a minor China Program allowing all the students at the University of Lapland to take a minor in Chinese studies (30 ECTS). The program is divided into 5 topics: Chinese Culture and History ; China’s Political System and China as a Global Actor; Business and State ; Legal Culture and Legal system in Chinese Society ; Chinese Society – China and Media. The courses are taught by scholars from Finland and China.
2013-2014
- Kiinaoikeuden perusteet by Professor Juha Karhu and doctoral candidate Matti Tjäder
- Kiinan oikeuskulttuuri by Professor Juha Karhu and doctoral candidate Matti Tjäder
At the University of Helsinki
2020-2021
- Chinese legal system: history and presence
- Business and Company law: governing economics
- China in international organisations – transnational governance
- Corporate social responsibility and fundamental labour rights in China
2018-2019
- Introduction to Chinese Law by Dr Zhang Yihong
2017-2018
- Chinese Law and Society: An Introduction to the Chinese Legal System by Dr Zhang Yihong
2016-2017
- Law and Society in Modern China by Dr Zhang Yihong
2015-2016
- Chinese Law from a Comparative Perspective by Dr Zhang Yihong
2014-2015
- Chinese Law from a Comparative Perspective by Dr Chen Yifeng and Dr Li Haiming
- Transformation of Chinese Private Law and Chinese Legal System in the Era of Globalization by Dr Zhang Yihong and Dr Wei Qian
2013-2014
- Kulttuurisesti vieraan oikeuden ymmärtäminen ja Kiinan oikeus by Professor Ulla Liukkunen, Dr Chen Yifeng and doctoral candidate Marja Paavilainen
- An Introduction to Chinese Law by Dr Yifeng Chen
- Chinese Perspectives on International Law by Dr Yifeng Chen
- Chinese Law from a Comparative Perspective by Dr Yifeng Chen
2012-2013
- Kulttuurisesti vieraan oikeuden ymmärtäminen ja Kiinan oikeus by Professor Ulla Liukkunen, Dr Chen Yifeng and doctoral candidate Marja Paavilainen
- An Introduction to Chinese Law by Dr Yifeng Chen
- International Law and the Rule of Law in China by Dr Yifeng Chen