SUMMER COURSE
“INDONESIAN LAW AND ITS APPLICATION: UNITY IN DIVERSITY”
23 – 30 June 2024
Experience the Essence of Indonesia Unity in Diversity Value of Law through Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia Summer Course 2024 Programme Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of Indonesian law with our specially curated thematic summer course. Designed to provide students with essential insights and understanding, this immersive experience promises to be both enlightening and enriching.
Explore the dynamic landscape of Indonesian law through a blend of positive and empirical legal studies. From captivating classroom lectures to enriching study excursions in Jakarta, the bustling economic capital, and Solo, the cultural and political center of the archipelago under the Sultanate of Mataram, every aspect of this course is crafted to offer a holistic view of Indonesian legal practices.
Step into the halls of justice with visits to prestigious institutions such as the Indonesian Supreme Court and Constitutional Court. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia with visits to the majestic Mangkunegaran Palace and the vibrant Batik Village. And don’t miss the chance to witness the breathtaking grandeur of the romantic Ramayana Epoch ballet performance at the Prambanan temple court.
This year, our summer course focuses on exploring the fundamental principle of unity in diversity within Indonesian law. Divided into four captivating sub-courses, you’ll delve into the intricacies of Indonesian legal system, constitutional law, Islamic law, and environmental law.
From the unique electoral system that upholds national democracy values to the fascinating dynamics of Islamic law in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, each course promises to ignite your curiosity and broaden your understanding.
As a G20 developing country with unparalleled biodiversity, Indonesia faces the challenge of balancing economic development with environmental preservation. Gain invaluable insights into Indonesian environmental law, covering topics such as climate change, carbon trading, and environmental protection, and discover how Indonesia is shaping its policies for a sustainable future.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Indonesian law and broaden your horizons. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Indonesian legal culture at the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia Summer Course 2024.
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the application of Islamic law in Indonesia. This term refers to legal materials about Islamic Law and its interaction with other Laws in Indonesia, and the application on some areas of Islamic Law in Indonesia’s regulations and Practices. During the first part of this course, will be introduced the main sources of Islamic law, the formation of Islamic jurisprudence, and the legal history of the development of Islamic law and legal institutions in Indonesia which will be examined with other law in Indonesia which existed in the societies. In the second part of the course, we will sample several substantive areas: Islamic Law and Economic Activities, Islamic Criminal Law in Aceh and Islamic Property Law in Practices. These areas will include a study of various cases where Islamic law has been debated in Indonesian courts. The course will also focus on human rights in the Islamic legal tradition and in the contemporary Islamic world, especially in Indonesian regulation.
This course will introduce learners of Indonesian laws and legal system to the phenomenon and existence of “villages” or with other names they are referred to –such as desa in Java, Madura, and Bali; gampong in Aceh; huta in Batak lands; nagari in Minangkabau; and so on– as the autochthonous polity of Indonesians and how they are recognized by the laws and legal systems from time to time. For centuries, these polities have survived multitude invasions and cooptation by local kingdoms and foreign rulers as well. These villages, subsequently, serve as the basic building blocks of Indonesian statehood, and now are the smallest autonomous local government units that directly engage Indonesian people on a daily basis.
This course will introduce the constitutional law that applies in Indonesia. It is started with the basic concept of state adopted in the Indonesian legal system covering the form of state and the system of government; the system of the division of powers covering various state institutions’ and the application of checks and balances principles between them; the organizational structure of the state covering central and local government systems; the constitutional court and its powers; as well as the contemporary dynamics of the Indonesian constitutional law.
This course will discuss the history of general elections in Indonesia, the electoral system in Indonesia, the implementation of general elections in Indonesia, the organizing body of general elections in Indonesia, supervision and law enforcement of general elections in Indonesia, especially election criminal law, as well as contemporary issues regarding elections in Indonesia.
Credit hours
24 hours (2 days – intensive courses)
Each course has 4 hours’ allocation time (including lecture/assignment/homework)
Each course will be taught by six instructors (Teaching method)
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Program Benefit
Certificate of Completion for the entire 40-hours of Summer Course Program
Participant Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents for Registration
*If you are studying at the school, college, institution or a university with English as medium of instruction, please submit Statement Letter of English as Medium of Instruction issued by home university.
**Not applicable for student from English Speaking countries.
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Deadline Registration: –
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Faculty International Office: Iffah Karimah, M.Sc. (law.international@ui.ac.id)
