文化与法律：东亚视角

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课程概况

In most Western cultures, personal identification is based on the individual, whereas in East Asia, the family registry system has been used to identify individuals.

“Confucianism” is one of the common ethical values in East Asia. Confucian values place much emphasis on an individual’s moral obligation to family members.

In this course, we will cover three themes. We will begin with identifying how Confucian moral and legal reasoning have evolved and the unique aspect of the role of apology in East Asia. The course also introduces the notion of Legal Orientalism and argues against the theory by presenting cases related to the advanced notion of anticipatory repudiation in China, a transfer pricing case in Japan, and Inter-Korea business law in Korea.

Students and researchers interested in an introduction to East Asian societies, conflict resolution, negotiation studies, as well as contemporary legal cases in Japan, South Korea, and China are welcomed to join the course and discussions.

课程大纲

Week 1 Confucianism and Law

Introduction with Prof. Kenjiro Tsuchida
Confucianism and fundamentals Part 1
Confucianism and fundamentals Part 2
Tang and Qing China
Confucian influence in Tokugawa Japan (1603-1867)
Confucian jurisprudence in Yi Korea (1382-1910)

Week 2 Apology and Wrongdoings

Apology and legal effects
Cultural particulars and apology
Law and literature - Interview with Prof. Tetsuhito Motoyama
Apology and corporate dispute resolution in Japan
Apology and defamation in Korea
Legal narrative in China

Week 3 Legal Orientalism and Beyond

Theoretical orientation
Deconstructing Legal Orientalism - Interview with Prof.Takao Suami
Chinese contract law - Interview with Prof. Hikota Koguchi
Contract law in China
Transfer pricing in Japan
Inter-Korean Business

预备知识

College level reading and writing skills