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Yale-China Association American Studies & Law Programs
In March 2006, as part of Yale-China’s American Studies program, the Yale-China Association organized and co-sponsored two workshops in China on the nonprofit sector in the U.S. and China. In Beijing, it partnered with the Institute of Sociology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences to design a two-day comparative workshop attended by individuals and organizations active in building China’s civil society sector. In Guangzhou, it also co-sponsored a two-day event, this time with the Institute for Civil Society at Sun Yat-sen University.
The Law Fellows Program, which began in 2000, places Law Fellows at Chinese law schools, where they teach courses on topics in international or U.S. law, and also co-teach, alongside Chinese law faculty, clinical legal courses.
Outcomes:
The two workshops in China provided the opportunity for learning and exchange among a broad spectrum of individuals, from sociologists and anthropologists to labor organizers and founders of small-and medium-sized charities. The American presenters provided the Chinese participants with a solid understanding of U.S. civil society.
The Yale-China Association announced that it has received new funding for the law program and will be able to expand its legal education efforts in China in the coming years.
Contact Info:
Yale-China Association
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
education/science
Partners:
Yale-China Association
Institute of Sociology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Institute for Civil Society at Sun Yat-sen University
and Chinese law schools
Participants (Types):
individuals and organizations active in building China’s civil society sector, Yale Law Fellows, and Chinese law faculty
Exchange Date:
Saturday, January 1, 2000
Continuing:
Yes
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Location:
Beijing, Guangzhou
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