YEAR ONE 

-(1) ENGL 110 is pre-requisite for ENGL 120. 

YEAR TWO 

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

ENGL 110 English I: Reading and Composition (3 credits) 

This course is designed to enable students of the foundation year to improve their reading  and writing skills at an intermediate level. The students will read a wide range of interesting texts  related to real situations. All the texts will enhance students’ reading competence through guided  and independent reading activities for both academic work and pleasure. In addition to the reading  skills, the students will develop their writing skills ranging from writing meaningful paragraphs to  composing meaningful short essays which include descriptive essays, narrative essays, cause 

effect essays, problem-solution essays, and opinion essays. To make this course more fun and  productive, a variety of approaches and interactive practice activities will be employed. Those  include student-centered, communicative, cooperative learning, task-based and project-based  approaches, and communicative and interactive practice activities. The students are also required  to do assignments and projects individually, in pairs, and/or in groups.  

COMP 110 Introduction to Computers (4 Credits) 

This course is one of the general education courses in the Foundation Year program  required by PUC to familiarize the students to the use of computer as an efficient tool for their  study and work. It is designed to provide non-IT students an overview of how computer work,  fundamental concepts and basic terminologies of computer system, mobile devices, network  system (both hardware and software) and computer security, computer assembly, and  troubleshooting. This course also enables students to install basic software such MS Windows  Operating System, to set up printer and scanner, and to use MS Office such as MS Word, Excel,  PowerPoint, and OneNote.  

LAW 101 INTRODUCTION TO LAW 

This course introduces students to general notion of law, the basic theories and concepts of law,  the nature, function, general classification of law, objective law and subjective law, the world legal  system, Khmer legal system, sources of Cambodian law, hierarchy of Cambodian law and law making process in Cambodia.

LAW 120 CAMBODIAN CONSTITUTION 

This is an introductory course on Cambodian Constitution. This course will cover the following  topics: general characteristics and basic principles of Cambodian Constitution, Roles and Duties  of the Kings, Fundamental Rights, Separation of Powers (Legislature, Executive and Judiciary),  Judicial Review, Due Process, and Rule of Law. Through lectures, presentations and discussions  in classes, it is expected that students will learn and understand the textual content of the  Constitution, fundamental concepts incorporated under the Cambodian Constitution, constitutional  doctrine, and the fundamental values of this nation. 

ENGL 120 English II: Reading and Composition (3 credits) 

Continuing from ENGL 110, this course aims to further enhance students’ reading and  writing skills at an intermediate level. The students will read various interesting texts on different  topics and themes related to real situations. All the texts will enhance students’ reading competence  through guided and independent reading activities for both academic work and pleasure. In  addition to the reading skills, the students will develop skills in writing longer essays which include  descriptive essays, narrative essays, cause-effect essays, problem-solution essays, compare and  contrast essays, opinion essays, persuasive essays, and summaries of reading texts. To make this  course more fun and productive, a variety of approaches and interactive practice activities will be  employed in class. Those include student-centered, communicative, cooperative learning, task based and project-based approaches, and lots of communicative and interactive practice activities.  The students are also required to do assignments and projects individually, in pairs, and/or in  groups.  

LAW 140 BASIC SKILLS FOR LEGAL STUDIES  

This course provides both legal skills and employability skills for the student to further advance  their legal studies in Bachelor of Law. The course uses problem-based learning method to develops  students’ knowledge, understanding and critical thinking skills of legal system and its roles in  promoting a just and fair society. The skills may include but not limited to inquiry, persuasive oral  and written communication, analytical and logical reasoning, legal research, technology, time  management and organization, planning and preparation, attention to detail, entrepreneurship, and  teamwork.  

LAW 210 INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL LAW I (BASIC PRINCIPLES AND  OBLIGATIONS: CONTRACT AND TORT)  

This is an introductory course to the general principles of civil law and obligations as stipulated in  the Cambodian Civil Code 2007. Through lectures and discussions in classes, students will learn  important principles and elements of contract and torts including concept of obligation, formation  of contract, performance of contract, remedies for breach of contract, assumption of risk, torts,  negligence and strict liability. Students will also learn how to apply these principles in real cases.  It is expected that students will, be able to critically apply principles, analyzing and solving simple  and complex legal issues in contract and torts.

PSYC 212 PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 

The course is an introduction to ethical philosophy for the undergraduate students to fulfil  before going on for a specific major course. It studies a variety of ethical theories from both  Western and Eastern ethical philosophies. It is designed to acquaint students with ethical thoughts,  both theoretical and practical aspects, so as to enable them apply to them to practical dilemma in  their life and society in which they live. 

LAW 220 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITINGSKILLS I 

This is an introductory course to legal research and writing where students will learn how  to find legal documents, read and brief cases, how to read and analyze statutes as well as how to  write certain important legal documents. Students will also learn some research and writing  strategies and at the same time will be able to build legal research and writing skills: academic and  practical. 

LAW 230 BUSINESS LAW 

This course provides students with basic legal framework of business law in Cambodia. It  covers foundation of business law; contract and commercial contract; business organizations or  commercial enterprises, Employment and Labor law; Intellectual Property Law and Acts of unfair  competition, negotiable instrument, consumer protection, environment, Business Ethics, and  Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. 

LAW 240 CIVIL LAW II (PROPERTY LAW: REAL RIGHTS AND CLAIMS) 

This course provides students with basic legal knowledge of property law that define in  Civil Code of Cambodia and Land Law 2001. It covers foundation of real rights; ownership;  possession; usufructuary real rights (perpetual lease rights, usufruct, right of use/ right of  residence, and easement); real security rights (right of retention, privilege, pledge, hypothec and  transfer as security); comparison between Civil Code 2007 and Land Law 2001; and guiding to  understanding about the other related law; Law on Providing Foreigners with Ownership Rights  over Private Part of the co-owned building 2010.  

LAW 260 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW  

Introduction to Administrative Law and Administrative Reform is primarily designed for  undergraduate students studying. In this regard, the main goal of this course mainly focuses on  basic concepts, general principles, and legal framework that govern actions of government  agencies and public officials in Cambodia in particular in context of good governance, and legal,  judicial and political importance of administrative law – substantive and procedural laws in theory  and practice. Students will also be introduced to the contemporary administrative reform programs  in Cambodia since 1999. 

LAW 250 CRIMINAL LAW (SUBSTANTIVES) 

This course is an introduction to the general theory and principle of criminal law. In substantive  criminal law, theme of the course focuses mainly on Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems,  Elements of Crimes, Criminal and Non-Offenses, Principle of Criminal Responsibility, Criminal  Punishments, and the Determination of Criminal Punishments. Criminal offences and its elements  under general criminal law – Criminal Code – will also be discussed to strengthen the student’s  understanding.  

LAW 310 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL LAW 

The field of PIL deals with many aspects of the functioning of the international community  (including the relations of States with each other and with international organizations). It also  affects many activities that occur within or across State boundaries (including the treatment by  States of their citizens, environmental law, international trade and many other areas). The impact  of international law on the Cambodian legal system and the globalized nature of many  governmental, judicial and social activities means that a basic knowledge of the terminology,  institutions, and substance of international law is not only worthwhile acquiring in its own right,  but is also a necessary part of the knowledge and skills of any law graduate.  

LAW 320 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION  

This course provides students with basic theoretical and practical understanding of alternative  dispute resolutions (ADR) in Cambodia and around the World. It covers basic principle of different  kinds of dispute resolution mechanisms through negation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. This course also outlines the role and scope of ADR in contrast to traditional litigation and  examines the various ADR models used worldwide, in both its binding and non-binding forms.  

POL 202 ASEAN GOVERNMENTS, POLITICS AND ECONOMICS 

This course is a comparative study course that is relevant to integration of policy and development  in Cambodia and the region. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding through analysis  of ASEAN Political and Economic institutions and their evolution and paradigm since the  establishment in 1967. Students are expected to understand the functional purpose, the evolution,  issues and future direction of the Association and its member states in the age of globalization and  future economies.  

PAD 207 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION 

The study of public policy and pubic administration has become more important and complex in  recent years. This course aims at providing students with basic concepts of public policy making  process with a bunch of theories that have been widely used to understand the behaviors of both  politicians and bureaucracy. Since there are several models available in the study of public policy,  this course will adopt the cycle approach to look into the policy process, because this model is  simple, step-by-step and practical in analyzing public policy. When public policies are made, it  requires the government institutions and public servants to implement. For a long time, we always  assume that implementation was static and predictable, but recently we have learned that problems 

of implementation are also part of policy failure. The second part of this course will focus on public  administration, which consists of traditional model of public administration and new public  management. 

LAW 330 FISCAL LEGISLATION AND TAXATION 

The course will consist of the materials pertaining to the concept of taxation, the classification of  various taxes, and the concept of equity in taxation. This will lead to the tax structure. The U.S.  tax structure and the Cambodian tax structure will be explained, including the notion of Income,  and Income Tax, which does not exist in Cambodia. The determination of income using Singapore  definition and U.S. definition will be explored. Further reading on Singapore individual income  and corporate income will enhance further understanding of income for tax purposes. The purposes  of fiscal legislation will be examined in general terms under general aspect of the matter. The  second part of the course will cover Cambodian taxation, which consisted of salary tax, tax on  profit and VAT tax. 

LAW 341 CIVIL PROCEDURES 

This course provides students with basic legal knowledge of civil procedure that define in Code of  Civil Procedure of Cambodia, Law on Non-Civil Suit Case Procedure and Law on Personal Status  Litigation. It covers foundation of Proceeding of First Instance Court, Appeal Procedure, Retrial  Procedure, Demand Procedure, Compulsory Execution and Preservative Relief. 

LAW 360 COURT ADVOCACY SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES 

This course covers basic concepts and techniques of trial advocacy skills, including developing a  court room personality, personal credibility, and the theme of the cases; opening statements and  closing arguments, direct and cross examinations, witness preparation, evidence, handling  exhibits, the use of expert witnesses, legal interpretation and analysis as well as trial practices. 

LAW 370 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW 

This is an introductory course on International Human Rights Law. This course will cover the  following topics: Core concepts and origin of human rights, International bill of human rights,  International and regional protection mechanism of human rights as well as monitoring,  implementing, and enforcing of human rights. Furthermore, through judicial and non-judicial  cases, the course discusses theoretical concepts, evolution, and legal, judicial and administrative  measures for protection of human rights contain therein the international bill of human rights and  human rights treaties, and that. The course also discusses the application of human rights law and  human rights protection and promotion in Cambodia. 

LAW 380 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW 

This is a course on intellectual property law. This course will cover the basic principles, theories  and competing policies of patent, copyright, trademark, trade secrets and other IP-related topics.  Through lectures and discussions in classes, students will learn important principles of the 

intellectual property laws and will be exposed to their main features including protected subject  matters, requirements for protection, limitations on IP rights and their enforcement as well as  contemporary issues of intellectual property law.