Rostam J. Neuwirth will be teaching at the Institute of Law during the summer term 2017 (13.-17.3.2017). The title of his course is “Global Governance – Challenges and Asian legal contributions: A view from China.”

Rostam J. NEUWIRTH is Associate Professor and serves as the Coordinator of the International Business Law Program (IBL) in English language at the Faculty of Law of University of Macau (China).

His research interests include WTO and International Business Law, European Union Law as well as Comparative Law and Legal Theory concerning global governance, the so called Trade Linkage Debate”, cultural diversity and creative economy. Other fields of his study are focusing on topics such as “Law, Rhetoric and Cognition” or “Law and New Technologies”.

Content: During the course students will gain insights in China’s strategy regarding sustainability. Prof. Neuwirth aims to illustrate opportunities and challenges China has to face. There will also be a critical view of solutions proposed by the Chinese Government to address current problems. The course focuses on the legal situation and political programs. This approach should lead the students to a better understanding of China’s politics and influence in a national and international context.

Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences): At the end of the course students will be able to:

  • Identify the cornerstones of the present international legal system from a political, economic, and legal perspective.
  • Discuss and explain the main challenges and opportunities deriving from the rising role of Asia and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
  • Illustrate the main policy challenges that the PRC faces in the present and near future.
  • Describe the main global, regional and local cooperation initiatives launched by the PRC.
  • Recognise and interpret problems related to cultural and social diversity between Asia and the West.

Scheduled dates: 13.-17.03.2017 (10.00-12.30 und 14.00-16.00).

Registration is open: BOKUonline.

Material for the course is available here. (login required)

 


06.02.2017