Laws Core Courses
Legal Linguistics and Writing Legal Documents in Chinese (4 credits)
This course introduces the basic theories of legal linguistics, and the grammar, lexicology, style and the application of the legal language as well as communication skills therein. It briefs the varieties of Chinese litigation and non-litigation documents and analyzes their formats, grammar and styles for the purpose of leading students into a better understanding of the basic structure and application of legal instruments. Students are required to gain a solid knowledge of the writing style of the major legal instruments used in civil, administrative and criminal procedures and non-litigation legal documents like contract and to improve their skills in legal writing.
Writing Legal Documents in English (3 credits)
This course aims at familiarizing students with the basics, writing techniques and skills of English legal instruments used in China and abroad and improving their skills in writing legal instruments up to standard. It mainly introduces and analyzes the litigation and non-litigation documents used in China, the main legal documents in the United States and Great Britain as well as non-litigation documents like international contracts of commercial nature, in terms of structure, style, format, lexicology, grammar and writing skills, to improve students’ techniques in independently writing English legal documents.
Basic Theory of Law (3 credits)
This is a fundamental course of legal theory for legal education. It mainly focuses on the basic concepts, principles and regulation of law. It makes an in-depth analysis and interpretation of the basic concepts of the law science, such as law, rights and obligations, legal act, legal relationship and legal responsibility. It probes into such issues in legal theory and practice as law order, legal methodology, legal profession, a country under the rule of law, and law and the harmonious society.
Comparative Law (3 credits)
This is a compulsory course offered to senior students or graduate students of the first year. The prerequisite courses are Basic Theory of Law and other law courses. It aims to introduce students to the history and current development of the science of comparative law and the legal history of major countries. as well as the significance of the exchange of legal cultures between countries. Students are expected to be able to more consciously and effectively use the methodology of comparative law, to expand their horizons and to improve their thinking through this course. This course mainly covers the interpretation of basic theories of comparative law, including the methodology, object, coverage and aim of comparative law, and the theoretical and realistic bases for common law. It also includes an introduction to the formation, development and status quo of the main legal systems and focuses on the legal systems of a few typical countries.
Introduction to Macao Law (3 credits)
This course introduces the evolution, structure and general principles of Macao law. It is composed of four major parts. The first part examines the evolution of Macao law. The second part introduces the substantive laws of Macao, including the Basic Law of Macao, Civil Law of Macao, Criminal Law of Macao, Economic Law of Macao, Administrative Law of Macao, and Law on Notary Public and Registration of Macao. The third part generally introduces the procedure laws of Macao, including the judicial system of Macao, Civil Procedure Law of Macao, Criminal Procedure Law of Macao, Administrative Litigation Law of Macao and Arbitration System of Macao. The fourth part introduces the application of international law in Macao.
Chinese Legal History (3 credits)
As a basic law course, this course examines the emergence, functions, nature, features and evolution of the legal systems of past Chinese dynasties. Vertically, it studies the evolution of Chinese legal system and legal civilization. Horizontally, it studies the legislative systems, statutes, decrees and judicial systems of all past dynasties of China. It also touches upon the history of Macao legal system for the purpose of familiarizing students with the tradition of Roman German Law and the historical origin of Macao law, the legal system of Macao at different time periods, the evolution of the Macao legal system, the conflict and convergence of Western and Chinese legal cultures and the localization and future development of Macao legal system.
Constitutional Law and the Basic Law of Macao S.A.R. (3 credits)
As a compulsory course for law undergraduates, this course introduces the basic principles and historical development of constitutional law, the fundamental rights and duties of citizens, the state structure and forms of government, the electoral system, the national flag, anthem and emblem. It also introduces the main content of the Basic Law of Macao S.A.R., including the preamble, general provisions, the relationship between the central authorities and the Macao SAR, the fundamental rights and obligations of Macao residents, and the political system of Macao.
Public International Law (3 credits)
This course consists of two parts. The first part deals with the basic principles of public international law, including the concept, history, sources and codification of international law. It also introduces the rights and obligations of states, principles of international law, the recognition of states and government succession, the responsibility of states and other international legal subjects. The second part deals with different areas of international law and their related rules such as territory and non-territory issues, the law of the sea, air law, and outer space law, individuals and human rights, diplomatic relations, the law of treaties, international organizations, the peaceful settlement of international disputes, the international judicial system and the law of war.
Private International Law (3 credits)
This is a compulsory course for law undergraduates. It focuses on the choice and application of law when the conflicts of law occur in the course of international civil and commercial communications. The whole course consists of three major parts. The first part introduces the basic theories and background knowledge of private international law. The second part introduces the rules on the choice and application of law when the conflicts of law occur in international economic and civil communications. The third part touches upon the procedures of international civil action and business arbitration, and channels, methods and procedures for the settlement of disputes of civil and commercial nature.
International Economic Law (3 credits)
This is an introduction course offered to law undergraduates for the purpose of giving them some preliminary knowledge about important legal issues in the course of international trade. This course is divided into four parts: (1) introduction, including conceptions, ranges, subjects, sources and principles international economic law; (2) specific aspects of international economic law, including international trade law, international technology transfer law, international investment law, international tax law and international finance law; (3) Settlement of disputes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation); (4) international economic organizations, including international and regional organizations. The second part is the focus of the course.
Intellectual Property Law (3 credits)
This course is compulsory for law undergraduates. It mainly introduces the concept and types of intellectual property and its legal protection. It also illustrates, with the combination of case study, the comparative study of intellectual property laws, a number of legal issues regarding the national and international intellectual property protection. By studying this course, students are expected to achieve an overall understanding of the legal system of intellectual property and improve the ability to analyze and solve specific legal problems in practice with the theories they have learned, which fully embodies the practical significance of this course.
Major Compulsory Courses
Chinese Law
Civil Law in General (3 credits)
This course is compulsory for all law students, aiming at familiarizing students with civil law and its basic theories for a preliminary understanding of the basic framework of civil law to lay a solid foundation for the study of other law course by training them in theoretical and logical thinking and improving their ability to practice law. It mainly introduces civil law as the core of administration of justice, person (natural person and legal person), the basic principles of civil law, legal relationship, legal transaction, agency and limitation.
Law of Property right (3 credits)
This course introduces the concepts, characteristics and basic principles of property right, the object and alteration of property right, right of claim for a real thing, ownership, joint ownership, building differentiation ownership, neighbouring relationship, usufractuary right and property rights for security, and possession. Students are expected to gain a basic knowledge of theories of property right law and related legal systems and resolve specific problems.
Law of Obligation (3 credits)
This course consists of general and specific provisions of obligation law. The part of general provisions of obligation law covers a brief introduction to obligation and its performance, security and guarantee, transfer and termination. The part of specific provisions introduces the general principles, classification, formation, modification and termination of contract. Obligation results from various contracts, like those of sales, loans and lease, and unjust enrichment and voluntary service.
Commercial Law in General (3 credits)
This course is compulsory for law undergraduates. It introduces the historical development, characteristics and basic principles of commercial law and illustrates the relationship between civil law and commercial law. It gives a comparative study of commercial law systems of different countries, and introduces the players in commercial field, like individuals, partners, corporations and Hilfspersons and the characteristics, classification and content of commercial behaviours. It consists of independent chapters on business registration, trade name and main content of accounting books. It makes a brief introduction to the laws on corporation, securities, negotiable instruments, insurance, maritime commerce and bankruptcy. The course combines theory with practice and principles with case study.
Criminal Law in General (3 credits)
This course introduces general principles and theories of crime and the basic principles, theories and institutions of criminal law. It mainly focuses on: (1) the object of criminal law study; (2) the system of criminal law; (3) the nature and aim of criminal law; (4) the scope of validity of criminal law; (5) the concept of crime; (6) the formation of crime; (7) subject of crime; (8) subjective requisites of crime; (9) the object of crime; (10) objective requisites of crime; (11) justifiable defence and necessity; (12) inchoate crime; (13) joint offence; (14) multiple crimes; (15) criminal responsibility; (16) the nature and purpose of punishment; (17) the types and system of punishment; (18) specific application and execution of punishment; (19) prescription and pardon.
Specific Provisions of Criminal Law (3 credits)
This course introduces the system and structure of specific provisions of criminal law. Included in this part are such offences as of endangering the state security, of endangering public security, of undermining the market economic order, of infringing upon personal rights and the democratic rights of citizens, of property violation, of disrupting the order of social administration, of endangering the interests of national defence, of bribery and embezzlement, of dereliction of duty, and of violating military duties.
Civil Procedure Law (3 credits)
This course introduces basic theories of civil procedure law, including the object of the science of civil procedure law, civil action and civil procedure law, the models of civil procedure, the right of action and litigation, the basic principles and systems of civil procedure law, parties in civil actions, evidence, civil action safeguards and the varieties of civil procedures, such as general procedure, summary procedure, appeals, supervision of trials, special procedures, procedure of supervision and urge, procedure of bankruptcy and liquidation of business corporations, bankruptcy-and- compensation, civil procedures involving foreign elements and judicial assistance, etc.
Criminal Procedure Law (3 credits)
This course offers a general survey of criminal procedure and criminal procedure law. It deals with the development, basic theories, aim and objectives of criminal procedure law, the basic categories of criminal procedure law and the basic principles of criminal procedure, special organs and participants in criminal proceedings, jurisdiction, defense and representation, evidence, compulsory measures, incidental civil actions, time periods and service, filing and investigation of criminal cases, institution of public prosecution, trial, procedure of first instance, procedure of second instance, procedure for the review of death sentences, procedure for trial supervision, and execution of sentences, etc.
Administrative Law and Administrative Litigation Law (3 credits)
This course introduces the fundamentals and basic theories of administrative law and administrative litigation law. It covers the basic theories and principles of administrative law and the historical development of administrative law and the science of administrative law as well as the general theories, authorities, duties and responsibilities, administrative tools and the rights and obligations of administrative relative man. It also covers the theories, nature, characteristics, constitutive requirements, legitimateness requirements and procedures of various administrative behaviours. Theories of administrative remedies and the nature and functions of administrative review and administrative litigation, the scope, jurisdiction, procedure and adjudication norms of administrative reconsideration and administrative litigation will also be touched upon in the course. The course also deals with the basic theories, constitutive requirements, the principle of culpability, the scope of administrative compensation and the forms, measures and procedure of administrative compensation.
Macao Law
Macao Civil Law in General (3 credits)
This course, on the base of introduction to the civil law of Macao and other civil regulations, focuses on the basic concepts and basic principles of the civil law system (including the sources and the general principle of civil law) and civil law relationships (including the natural person and legal person as the subjects of civil law relationship, material and property as the object of civil legal relationship, the concept, classification and effective rules of legal act, its).and general provisions of civil law.
Macao Law of Property Right (3 credits)
This course introduces the concept, principles, characteristics and functions of property right in Macao law. The course focuses on the acquisition of property right, joint ownership, the legal status of possessor, the validity and the protection of possession, and the special types of property right such as right to use (rent or other rights), various kinds of ownership, the usufruct, surface rights and servitude.
Macao Law of Obligation (3 credits)
This course covers the full range of legal issues relating to obligation under Macao law, including the function of obligation, principles of contract law, and contractual and non-contractual sources of obligation, the types and transfer of obligation, general and special security for obligation, performance and non-performance of obligation, causes of extinguishment of obligation, and typical and non-typical contracts under the Civil Code, including issues relating to gaming.
Commercial Law of Macao (3 credits)
This course focuses on norms of commercial law of Macao and is divided into five parts: general principles for commercial enterprises and their operation, company law, law of commercial obligations, contract law, law on negotiable instruments, and maritime law. In the first part, the course introduces the concept of entrepreneur, commercial enterprises and commercial conduct, the legal regimes for trade name, accounting, registration, agency, the conduct of enterprises, and rules for commercial competition. Company law introduces general rules for company establishment, the relationships between shareholders and their company, liabilities of company organs and officials, article of association and its amendment, merger, separation, dissolution and liquidation of a company, etc. The course also discusses special rules for unlimited company, limited partnership, limited company, and company limited by shares, and holding company for common interests, contractual operation and anonymous partnership contracts. Commercial contract law consists of rules for different contracts, including those for consignment sales, commission, freight forwarding, mercantile agency, commercial franchise, business concession, brokerage, advertisement, transportation, warehousing, hotel accommodation, interactive computing, repurchase, banking, guarantee and insurance, etc.
Criminal Law of Macao in General (3 credits)
This course focuses on the sources, general principles, and scope of application of criminal law of Macao, and definitions and forms of crime, causes for excusing criminal illegality and offence, punishment systems including penalty and security measures, and measurement of penalty.
Specific Provisions of Criminal Law of Macao (3 credits)
This course focuses on crimes and respondent punishments stipulated in Criminal Law of Macao.
Civil Procedure Law of Macao (3 credits)
This course examines the civil procedure law of Macao in two parts. The first part of the course teaches the general theory of civil procedure in Macao, including the legal nature of right of action, the interest and classification of action, jurisdiction of civil cases, the concept of the parties and their capacity to action, general rules for litigation procedures, attachment, the forms of litigation and court costs, etc. The second part of the course introduces more concrete rules of civil procedure, including ordinary procedure and summary procedure as in common proceedings for declaratory judgment, general rules and payment execution procedure as in common execution proceedings, and special procedures for the declaration of death, interdict or inability, procedure for keeping and correction of documents, compulsory presentation of accounting books, extraordinary guarantee for obligation, escrow, procedure for real estate lease, the separation of community property, divorce, aliment, liquidation and bankruptcy, and the settlement of maritime general average, and other non-litigation procedures.
Criminal Procedure Law of Macao (3 credits)
This course focuses on criminal procedure law of Macao, divided into two parts. The first half introduces the criminal jurisdiction system of Macao, the role and responsibilities of the procuratorate, the authorities of criminal police organs and their operation and procedures, participants in the criminal procedure, general rules for criminal procedure activities, evidence and the channels and validity of collecting evidence, coercive measures and bailment, etc. The second half summarizes the rules in all stages of criminal procedure of Macao, including notice of crimes, investigation and preliminary interrogation, preliminary conduct, public hearing, and sentencing as in the court judging stage, special procedures for the trial of second instance, most simplified litigation and minor criminal cases, and common appeal, special appeal and execution procedures, and finally the lawsuit taxation and the burden of court costs.
Administrative Law and Administrative Litigation Law of Macao (3 credits)
This course introduces the basic concepts, object, theoretical basis and historical evolution of administrative law of Macao, the elements, content and features of administrative legal relationship, the organization, legal status and authorities of administrative subjects, the categories, legal requisites, effectiveness and enforcement procedure of administrative behaviour, the mode, legal requisites, responsibility norms and scope of administrative responsibility, and the mechanism. Other issues to be discussed in this course are the basic concepts, nature, features and basic modes of administrative litigation, the scope of cases accepted by courts, elements, content and basic feature of legal relationship of administrative litigation, the basic principles of administrative litigation, the determination of jurisdiction and evidence rules, the filing, acceptance, trial, adjudication of administrative cases and execution procedure. Judicial supervision, security mechanism and operation over the operation of administrative organs and the organizations under the authorization of law and regulations will also be discussed.
Elective Courses
Jurisprudence (3 credits)
Based on the course of Basic Theory of Law, this course is designed for junior or senior law students, aiming at leading them into a more rational understanding of law, the thoughts behind it and its value orientation on the basis of their knowledge of other fields of law through in-depth research and analysis of the basic principles and the fundamental values of law. The course covers theories of justice, legal value, legal methodology, and legal society and major contemporary schools of legal theories.
History of Western Legal Thoughts (2 credits)
This is one of the basic courses of legal studies. It covers a history of over 2000 years of development of legal theories in western countries, starting from ancient Greece and Rome to the 20th century. It bases itself on the classics of famous western philosophers and jurists, introducing the legal thoughts in ancient Greece and Rome, theological legal thoughts in the Middle Ages, natural law theories by various legal philosophers in the bourgeois revolution, utilitarian theories of law, analytical positivist jurisprudence in the time of laissez faire capitalism, and various contemporary schools of legal theories in the West.
Legal Logics (2 credits)
Legal logics is imperative for legal education as a fundamental methodology for legal professionals, particularly legal practitioners, and a basic methodology in direct relation to contemporary law science. Legal interpretation, factual proofing and argumentation are all based on legal logics. This course mainly covers the basic perception of logic science, general introduction to legal logics, general logics, proposition, analysis, reasoning and argumentation.
WTO Law (2 credits)
This course deals with the operation of WTO law and its impact on companies and governments. Students will be introduced to the history and objectives of the WTO and to basic economic theory relating to international trade. The basic principles of WTO – non-discrimination, most-favoured-nation treatment, national treatment, and transparency will be examined and the methods for resolving disputes through WTO dispute-settlement mechanisms will be considered. The course will cover issues of importance to business managers and their lawyers: tariff systems, principles of the market, technical and non-technical barriers to trade, and issues relating to such areas as antidumping, subsidies, countervailing duties, and safeguard measures. The course will also deal with the newly emerging area of, trade and investment, trade in services and issues related to intellectual property rights, environmental protection, and human rights. The role of regional trade agreements in which mainland China and Macao are or may be involved and other issues of special concern to mainland China and Macao will also be considered
European Union Law (2 credits)
This course will start with a discussion of the history, formation and objectives of the European Union. This segment will also cover the accession process for new members of the European Union. The course will then introduce the operation of the European Common Market relating to movements of goods, services, capital, and natural persons. The course will focus on the operation of European institutions such as the Commission, the Council, and the Council of Ministers, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, the European Ombudsman, the European Investment Bank and the Central Bank. The law-making process and its enforcement throughout the Union will be discussed with particular reference to the work of the European Parliament. In this context the course will include discussions on the operation, role and works of the Court of Justice and the Court of Human Rights.
Gaming and Entertainment Law (2 credits)
This course will acquaint the students with laws relating to the establishment, operation, management and supervision of various gaming industries such as casinos, horse racing and dog racing. In this context the law relating to entertainment industries other than casinos will also be covered. This course will also focus on issues relating to internet gambling.
Company Law (3 credits)
As an elective course for law undergraduates, this course introduces the rules for the establishment, organization, management and operation of a company. It focuses on the basic concepts, knowledge, theories, structure and content of company law. Students are expected to gain a systematic and comprehensive understanding of the basic theories and specific rules of companies and increase their ability to analyze and resolve legal issues related to the operation of companies.
Law on Bankruptcy (2 credits)
This course is an elective course of pragmatic significance and is in close relation to civil law and economic law as well as some fields of economics. It involves rules for bankruptcy and prevention of bankruptcy. This course covers the concepts and features of bankruptcy and bankruptcy law, China’s legislation on bankruptcy, the filing and acceptance of bankruptcy cases, creditors’ conferences, procedures for reorganization and settlement, the declaration of bankruptcy and liquidation, remedies and liabilities for bankruptcy and bankruptcy.
Law of Negotiable Instruments (2 credits)
This course discusses fundamental principles of Chinese payment system. It is designed mainly for law students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the payment systems in China and regulations on various types of negotiable instruments. This course is divided into three parts. Part One provides a general introduction to law on negotiable instruments, like the characteristics, emergence and development of negotiable instruments law, etc. Part Two discusses the rules for three negotiable instruments. Part Three introduces special rules for three negotiable instruments, including bill of exchange and its issuance, endorsement, acceptance, acceptance in honour, guarantee, payment and payment in honour of bill, payment of check, and delivering of promissory note, etc.
Maritime Law (2 credits)
This course provides an introduction to maritime law, analyzes typical cases and addresses new issues in maritime law. Major topics include the management of shipping, vessels, crew, contracts of carriage of goods by sea (including voyage charter and contracts of multimodal transport of goods), contracts of carriage of passengers by sea, contracts of charter parties (time charter and demise charter), contracts of towage on the sea, collision of vessels, salvage services, general average, limitation of liability of marine compensation, contracts of marine insurance, pollution at sea caused by vessels and settlement of marine disputes.
Insurance Law (2 credits)
This course surveys the legal and practical issues of insurance. After the course of study, students will gain a clear and comprehensive picture of insurance law. The contents include the nature and extent of the insurance infrastructure, insurance contracts including property insurance contract, life insurance contract, as well as insurance industry organizations.
Environmental Law (2 credits)
This course mainly covers: (1) the general theory of environmental law, including a general introduction to environmental law and the concept, features, emergence and development of environmental law, state administration on environment, the basic principles and infrastructure of environmental law, environmental standards and legal responsibility; (2) law on pollution control, including rules on the control of pollutions of air, water, the sea, noise, solid wastes, pesticides and radioactive materials; (3) natural conservation law, including rules on the conservation of land, forests, grasslands, species, natural reserves, scenic spots and cultural relics; (4) international environmental law, including the basic principles of international environmental law, the conservation of global climate, international regulation on poisonous wastes, the conservation of oceanic environment and international preservation of land biological resources.
Tax Law (2 credits)
This course provides a comparative analysis of the basic principles and systems of tax law of mainland China and Macao SAR for students to get a basic knowledge of taxation theory and solve practical problems in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws. The contents include a general introduction to tax law, taxation management systems, and law on the varieties of taxes in mainland China, such as value added tax, excise tax, business tax, business income tax, individual income tax, resources tax and property tax. Rule on the varieties of taxes in Macao SAR, such as professional tax, complementary tax, excise tax, motor-vehicle tax, tourism tax, industrial tax, property tax will also be discussed in this course..
Family Law and Inheritance Law (2 credits)
As an elective course for law undergraduates, the family law part of this course introduces the basic principles and legal system of family law, covering family relationship, the principles of marriage and family, the rules for marriage and divorce and the relationships between husband and wife, parents and children, brothers and sisters, grandparents and grandchildren, and the adopter and the adoptive. The part of inheritance law introduces the basic principles and legal rules of inheritance. It consists of a general survey of inheritance law, statutory succession, intestate succession, bequeaths, bequeath and foster agreement, and the disposition of heritage.
Labour law and Social Security Law (2 credits)
This course mainly covers the following topics: (1) basic theories, the object of regulation, the historical development, basic principles, the status and system of labour law, and legal relationship of labour; (2) employment, employment contract, collective contract, remuneration, working time and vacation, labour safety and hygiene condition, awards and penalties, trade union, etc. (3) labour disputes; (4) supervision and inspection on the enforcement of labour law; (5) basic theories of social security law and rules on the protection of employees in time of child bearing, agedness, unemployment, industrial injury and illnesses.
Macao Family Law and Inheritance Law (2 credits)
This course examines the law and legal principles governing family, succession and family relationships arising out of blood relationships, adoption and marriage. It discusses the legal and religious principles relating to marriage and matrimonial relationships, including the types of marriage, marital status, separation, and termination of marriage through divorce and death. The fundamental principles and administration of marital property, obligations between spouses, debts of the spouses, and the law and legal principles of succession will also be discussed in the course.
Labour Law of Macao (2 credits)
This course introduces theories of labour relations, the relationship between employees, employers and government, legal requirements for employment and the determination of salary.
Legal Portuguese (3 credits)
This course intends to prepare students with legal terminology, legal concepts and legal writing in Portuguese. Portuguese used in courts, legal profession and the Government will also be covered. This course aims to equip students with Portuguese proficiency and prepare them for their careers and future pursuits in further studies.
Special Topic on the Basic Law of Macau (2 credits)
This course deals with the Basic Law of Macao, including “one country, two systems”, the preamble and general principles of the Basic Law, the relationship between the central authorities and the Macao SAR, the basic rights and obligations of residents in Macao, and the political system, economy, culture and social affairs of Macao.
Special Topic in Law (1) (2 credits)
The course discusses legal issues through lectures, seminars and guided reading. It provides opportunities for students to explore and research in the legal area for a better understanding of law.
Special Topic in Law (2) (2 credits)
The course discusses legal issues through lectures, seminars and guided reading. It provides opportunities for students to explore and research in the legal area for a better understanding of law.
Special Topic in Law (3) (2 credits)
The course discusses legal issues through lectures, seminars and guided reading. It provides opportunities for students to explore and research in the legal area for a better understanding of law.
General Studies Courses
University English (20 credits)
This course is designed to strengthen students’ foundation in English by increasing their knowledge of grammar and expanding their vocabulary. Through interactive class activities and discussions as well as writing assignments, students improve their skills in English listening, speaking, reading and writing.
University Chinese (3 credits)
This course improves students’ ability to write and communicate in Chinese. The course includes such topics as the fundamental structure of the Chinese language, Chinese reading and comprehension, practical writing, academic essay writing, and Mandarin speaking and communication.
Advanced Mathematics (3 credits)
This course aims at providing students with basic concepts, theories and calculation methods in analyzing math problems. Students will learn to analyze and solve math problems, which lays a solid foundation for their further studies and professional career development.
General Study of Chinese Culture (3 credits)
This course systematically introduces the concept of “culture” and the basic knowledge of Chinese civilization and all aspects of Chinese social life so as to strengthen students’ recognition of China and its culture.
General Study of Western Culture (2 credits)
This course enables students to grasp the basic knowledge of Western civilization and to understand its diversity and integrity. The world is undergoing a process of globalization and integration, and different civilizations are starting to converge rapidly. Western civilization is an important part of the global civilization. It is very important for students to understand the characteristics of Western civilization and its development process. This course is designed to bring students into a better knowledge of the world and strengthen their ability to understand the international community and the events of international nature.
Physical Education (2 credits)
This course nourishes the health and recreational development of students through different kinds of sports activities, so as to strengthen their personal health and analytical thinking.
Science and Technology
Astronomy (2 credits)
This course introduces the origin, evolution and structure of the celestial bodies and the universe, the planets, comets, satellites and meteor in the solar system, astronomical observation and the development of human knowledge about the universe.
Earth Science (2 credits)
This course introduces the origin, structure and material components of the earth, geological function, earth resources as well as the prevention of natural calamity and sustainable development.
Life Science (2 credits)
This course introduces theories of the origin of life, the basic knowledge of modern life science and technology as well as the latest achievements in life science.
Environmental Science (2 credits)
This course offers a fundamental study of environmental science, the close relationship between environmental science and mankind, the deterioration of human environment and environmental protection.
Introduction to Information Science and Technology (2 credits)
This course introduces the development and new achievements of computer and information science, modern communication technology, and their impacts on social progress and economic development.
Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Maintaining Good Health (2 credits)
This course introduces the basic knowledge and fundamental methods of traditional Chinese medicine for maintaining good health, and teaches students how to apply such knowledge and methods to practice for maintaining good health.
Creative Problem Solving (2 credits)
This course introduces the basic methods of creative problem solving(CPS) summarized by American specialists of Creative Studies, Alex Osborn and Sidney J. Parnes, and helps students to enhance their ability to solve some difficult problems in their study and lives. This course is a bilingual one.
Masters Series of Science and Technology (2 credits)
This course is composed of a series of lectures offered by masters of the sciences and technology. These lectures introduce the latest achievements of related fields and teach students how to understand the developing trends of modern science and technology. This course will enhance students’ scientific awareness and increases their adaptability to the changes of the new era.
Special Topic in Science and Technology (1) (2 credits)
Special topics related to science and technology will be taught through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Special Topic in Science and Technology (2) (2 credits)
Special topics related to science and technology will be taught through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Special Topic in Science and Technology (3) (2 credits)
Special topics related to science and technology will be taught through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Special Topic in Science and Technology (4) (1 credit)
Special topics related to science and technology will be taught through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Special Topic in Science and Technology (5) (1 credit)
Special topics related to science and technology will be taught through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Social Sciences and Humanities
Introduction to Philosophy (2 credits)
This course introduces the fundamentals of world view, discusses the relationship between spirit and matter, and thought and existence, and guides students in taking scientific views of the world and thinking in a correct manner.
Introduction to Aesthetics (2 credits)
This course introduces the general rules and principles of beauty in nature, society and the fields of art, and probes into the essence of beauty and the relationship between art and reality. It will guide students to understand and appreciate beauty and to develop a noble mind.
Introduction to Psychology (2 credits)
This course introduces the rules of people’s mental activities, helps students understand the mental process of emotion, cognition and volition, and the psychological features of ability and disposition, and thus guides them to grow in a mentally healthy way.
Creative Studies (2 credits)
This course introduces the function and significance of creation, the theories and methods of creativity, creative thinking, creative skill and creativity development. It aims to develop the potential of students to improve their integrated quality and to cultivate creative talents for the era.
Fundamentals of Economics (2 credits)
This course introduces the fundamentals and principles of the related fields of national economy, probes into the characters and rules of economic activities, and helps students develop critical perspectives of economy and a comprehensive understanding of the developing trends of society.
Sociology (2 credits)
This course introduces various social issues, such as social life, social system, social behavior and social development. It guides students to understand society, to bear social responsibilities conscientiously and to deal with related social problems correctly.
Introduction to Political Science (2 credits)
This course introduces various political phenomena, political ideas, political relations and rules of their development, guides students to take a correct view of political phenomena and to comprehend the developing trends of the world.
Celebrities’ Forum (1 credit)
In this course, celebrities in the fields of humanities, social sciences, literature, arts, economics, administration and other fields are to be invited to deliver lectures to students. Students will be able to experience the graceful bearing of the famous experts, receive their teaching directly, and optimize their personal qualities through imperceptible influences.
Introduction to University Studies (1 credit)
This course, based on the new theories of social sciences and humanities, is designed to educate students in terms of views of life, intelligence development, emotional quotient, potential of creation, learning purposes and learning methods to fit them into the new life at university.
Masters Series Seminar (1 credit)
In this course, famous experts and scholars of social sciences and humanities from famous universities all over the world are to be invited to deliver lectures to students. It will lead students to a good understanding of the latest achievements and developing trends of the related academic fields.
Special Topic in Humanities (1) (2 credits)
Special topics related to humanities will be taught in through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Special Topic in Humanities (2) (1 credit)
Special topics related to humanities will be taught in through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Special Topic in Social Sciences (1) (2 credits)
Special topics will be discussed in relation to social sciences through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Special Topic in Social Sciences (2) (2 credits)
Special topics will be discussed in relation to social sciences through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Special Topic in Social Sciences (3) (2 credits)
Special topics will be discussed in relation to social sciences through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Special Topic in Social Sciences (4) (1 credit)
Special topics will be discussed in relation to social sciences through lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Literature, Arts, Languages and Writing
Literature
Appreciation of Chinese Drama (1 credit)
Chinese drama has a long history with its peaks in the Yuan Dynasty. Since then, Chinese drama has been passed on from generation to generation. This course introduces the origin and evolution of Chinese drama, its various drama families, singing tones, performances, roles and acting. This course will provide an introduction to Chinese drama and an opportunity for students to watch a typical drama for a better knowledge of Chinese drama through visual education.
Selective Readings of Contemporary Chinese Novels (1 credit)
This course introduces all schools of modern Chinese literature and their masterpieces. Contemporary Chinese writers created many excellent writings during those days of tremendous social changes; some of them have gained international recognition. Students will be guided systematically to read these writings and get to know more about the Chinese society through the appreciation of contemporary Chinese literature.
Selective Readings of Traditional Chinese Poems in Tang Dynasty (1) (1 credit)
Reading poems helps students to develop an appreciation for literature and a love for art. Chinese classical poetry is unique literature in the world. This course will enhance students’ interest in the Chinese literature heritage through studying some carefully selected Chinese poetry in Tang Dynasty.
Selective Readings of Traditional Chinese Poems in Tang Dynasty (2) (1 credit)
Reading poems helps students to develop an appreciation for literature and a love for art. Chinese classical poetry is unique literature in the world. This course will enhance students’ interest in the Chinese literature heritage through studying some carefully selected Chinese poetry in Tang Dynasty.
Selective Readings of Traditional Chinese Poems in Song Dynasty (1) (1 credit)
Reading poems helps students to develop an appreciation for literature and a love for art. Chinese classical poetry is unique literature in the world. This course will enhance students’ interest in the Chinese literature heritage through studying some carefully selected Chinese poems in Song Dynasty.
Selective Readings of Traditional Chinese Poems in Song Dynasty (2) (1 credit)
Reading poems helps students to develop an appreciation for literature and a love for art. Chinese classical poetry is unique literature in the world. This course will enhance students’ interest in the Chinese literature heritage through studying some carefully selected Chinese poems in Song Dynasty.
Selective Readings of Traditional Chinese Novels (1) (1 credit)
Traditional novels are an important part of the classical literature treasure of China. The novels of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty are especially well known. This course introduces typical traditional Chinese novels and guides students to appreciate this kind of literary works.
Selective Readings of Traditional Chinese Novels (2) (1 credit)
Traditional novels are an important part of the classical literature treasure of China. The novels of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty are especially well known. This course introduces typical traditional Chinese novels and guides students to appreciate this kind of literary works.
Research and Practice on Contemporary Poems (1) (1 credit)
This course introduces the features and achievements of contemporary poems, and guides students to practice creating poems.
Research and Practice on Contemporary Poems (2) (1 credit)
This course introduces the features and achievements of contemporary poems, and guides students to practice creating poems.
Selective Readings of Masterpieces in World Literature (1) (1 credit)
This course selects some masterpieces of world literature for close reading and study. Under supervision, students will learn about the writers of the selected readings, their backgrounds, and the circumstances at the time of their writing, their writing styles and characteristics, social impacts, etc. This course will help students to expand their horizons, to increase their knowledge about world literature, to develop their own aptitude for writing and to cherish a love for literature.
Selective Readings of Masterpieces in World Literature (2) (1 credit)
This course selects some masterpieces of world literature for close reading and study. Under supervision, students will learn about the writers of the selected readings, their backgrounds, and the circumstances at the time of their writing, their writing styles and characteristics, social impacts, etc. This course will help students to expand their horizons, to increase their knowledge about world literature, to develop their own aptitude for writing and to cherish a love for literature.
Special Topic in Literature (1) (2 credits)
Special topics will be taught in relation to literature by means of lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Special Topic in Literature (2) (1 credit)
Special topics will be taught in relation to literature by means of lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about these areas.
Arts
Appreciation of Chinese Music (1 credit)
Chinese music is unique in its own style with eastern characteristics. The appreciation of Chinese music is a means to the perfection of personal moral integrity. Through this course, students will enjoy a selection of musical masterpieces ranging from ancient to modern times. They will also gain a basic knowledge of Chinese music, its melody and characteristics.
Appreciation of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (1 credit)
This course provides a general introduction of Chinese painting and calligraphy as well as prominent Chinese painting artists and calligraphers. Traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy has its unique features and style, embodied by numerous painters and calligraphers in the past two thousand years. The course introduces the artistic characteristics of different times, regions and schools of artists, helping students gain the ability to appreciate Chinese painting and calligraphy and develop a taste for art.
Appreciation of Western Arts (1 credit)
This course is designed for the appreciation of the great works of the Western fine arts. Plenty of elaborate artistic works have been created in the Western countries in the past thousands of years, especially since the Renaissance period. This course aims to enhance students’ artistic qualities by introducing them to different styles of Western art, the artistic features of different countries and different times, guiding them to appreciate masterpieces of art and explaining the implications and impacts of the artistic works.
Appreciation of Western Music (1 credit)
This course introduces the origins and features of Western musical works of different schools, times and regions. It also introduces the great works of world masters, especially after the Renaissance period, and their implications. Musical works, whether composed from the 10th century to the 17th century, or played with various musical instruments, including those modern and super-modern pieces, will be included in this course.
Appreciation of Culture and Arts (1 credit)
This course aims to cultivate students’ love of arts and culture for the perfection of their moral integrity through the appreciation of a series of cultural and artistic performances.
Appreciation of World Movie Masterpieces (1 credit)
Movies are a significant aspect of social culture and exert lasting impacts upon society. Through lectures and expositions of the masterpieces of world movies, this course helps students to appreciate the art of movies and understand them in terms of their history and development, styles and relation to the time of shooting.
Appreciation of Photographic Art (1 credit)
Photography is a new category of art. It has changed people’s perceptions of drawing. This course introduces students to a variety of artistic photographs and the art of photographing, and helps them to learn how to appreciate such works of art and how to create artistic photographs.
Calligraphy (1) (1 credit)
Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art. This course presents a general introduction of Chinese calligraphy and the rules and techniques of writing beautiful Chinese characters.
Calligraphy (2) (1 credit)
Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art. This course presents a general introduction of Chinese calligraphy and the rules and techniques of writing beautiful Chinese characters.
Sketching (1) (1 credit)
This course introduces the fundamentals of sketching. Lectures coupled with practice will enable students to enhance their basic knowledge and skills of sketching.
Sketching (2) (1 credit)
This course introduces the fundamentals of sketching. Lectures coupled with practice will enable students to enhance their basic knowledge and skills of sketching.
Color Painting (1) (1 credit)
This course enables students to master painting techniques and enhance their painting skills through practical training.
Color Painting (2) (1 credit)
This course enables students to master painting techniques and enhance their painting skills through practical training.
Special Topic in Arts (1) (2 credits)
Special topics will be taught in relation to arts by means of lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about such areas.
Special Topic in Arts (2) (1 credit)
Special topics will be taught in relation to arts by means of lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about such areas.
Languages and Writing
Public Speaking (1 credit)
This course introduces the principles of public speaking to develop students’ ability in speaking publicly through practical training.
Debating Eloquence (1 credit)
This course introduces the principles of debate to enhance students’ eloquence through practical training.
Practical Writing (1) (1 credit)
This course introduces the fundamentals and writing techniques of various types of practical documents to develop students’ skills of writing such documents.
Practical Writing (2) (1 credit)
This course introduces the fundamentals and writing techniques of various types of practical documents to develop students’ skills of writing such documents.
Introduction to News Reporting and Writing (1) (1 credit)
This course introduces two fundamentals of news reporting: news gathering and news writing, to develop students’ abilities to tackle press issues through practice. The content of this unit is mainly news gathering.
Introduction to News Reporting and Writing (2) (1 credit)
This course introduces two fundamentals of news reporting: news gathering and news writing, to develop students’ abilities to tackle press issues through practice. The content of this unit is mainly news writing.
Special Topic in Language and Writing (1) (2 credits)
Special topics will be discussed in relation to language and writing by means of lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about such areas.
Special Topic in Language and Writing (2) (1 credit)
Special topics will be discussed in relation to language and writing by means of lectures, lab work, seminars or tutorials, with the aim to increase students’ knowledge about such areas.
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese (1) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of Mandarin Chinese. It is designed to enable students to speak fluent Mandarin Chinese gradually through constant practice.
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese (2) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of Mandarin Chinese. It is designed to enable students to speak fluent Mandarin Chinese gradually through constant practice.
Introduction to Cantonese (1) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of Cantonese. It is designed to enable students to speak fluent Cantonese gradually through constant practice.
Introduction to Cantonese (2) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of Cantonese. It is designed to enable students to speak fluent Cantonese gradually through constant practice.
Portuguese (1) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of Portuguese. It is designed to develop and enhance students’ skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Portuguese through exercise and practice. The whole program is composed of 4 parts at progressive levels.
Portuguese (2) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of Portuguese. It is designed to develop and enhance students’ skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Portuguese through exercise and practice. The whole program is composed of 4 parts at progressive levels.
Portuguese (3) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of Portuguese. It is designed to develop and enhance students’ skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Portuguese through exercise and practice. The whole program is composed of 4 parts at progressive levels.
Portuguese (4) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of Portuguese. It is designed to develop and enhance students’ skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Portuguese through exercise and practice. The whole program is composed of 4 parts at progressive levels.
French (1) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of French. It is designed to develop and enhance students’ skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in French through exercise and practice. The whole program is composed of 4 parts at progressive levels.
French (2) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of French. It is designed to develop and enhance students’ skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in French through exercise and practice. The whole program is composed of 4 parts at progressive levels.
French (3) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of French. It is designed to develop and enhance students’ skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in French through exercise and practice. The whole program is composed of 4 parts at progressive levels.
French (4) (1 credit)
This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical rules of French. It is designed to develop and enhance students’ skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in French through exercise and practice. The whole program is composed of 4 parts at progressive levels.