Compulsory
5
8 ECTS
Autumn
Successful completion of all 1st and 2nd year modules
PS 310
Taida Sarkinovic
2016
Course introduction: The distinctive nature of international law
The sources of international law; The relations of international and national law
States as subjects of international law
Other subjects of international law: International organizations, companies, individuals and groups
Jurisdiction and immunity from jurisdiction
The law of treaties
Review week
Midterm exam
Responsibility in international law
Diplomatic and consular relations
The law of the sea
Use of force and the collective security system; Self-defense; Humanitarian intervention; R2P
Peaceful settlement of disputes: The role of ICJ
Basic concepts of International Human Rights Law
Course review
| Type | Number per Term | Duration | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 | 2 hours | 60 |
| Tutorials | 30 | 1 hour | 30 |
| Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours | 110 | ||
| Total Contact Hours | 90 | ||
| Total Engagement Hours | 200 | ||
| Type | Number Required | Duration / Length | Weighting | Timing / Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Individual written case analysis (case briefing) and oral presentation |
1 presentation followed by group discussion |
1 hour | 10% | Ongoing |
| Mid-term exam | 1 | 2 hours | 20% | Week 8 |
|
Research paper |
1 | 2000 words | 20% | Week 13 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 hours | 50% | End of semester |
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Critical understanding of basic concepts and principles of general international law.
Demonstrate an awareness of how the principles and rules of international law apply at international, regional and state level and awareness of their diversity, origin and application.
Articulate on the norms, legal structures and organizations that guide and direct such law.
Critical understanding of strengths and weaknesses of international law, understand the causes and form a cohesive argument.
Analysis of treaty structure in international law and how different problems are legally approached at international level.
Deeper appreciation of the disciplines and competing social imperatives that inter-face with international law, especially the issues of collective security, relationships between states, their diplomatic and consular relations, economic relations, human rights issues and the protection of individuals in international law.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures provide the core information (ILO: 1-6)
Tutorials operate as a platform for group discussion, debate, presentations and case-study analysis. (ILO:3-6)
Students will be set assignments which complement the lectures and seminars (ILO:1-6)
Group discussions will enable students to express and enhance their understanding of core topics (ILO: 3-6)
Individual case-study presentations in class will help students to obtain additional knowledge and receive guidance on specific topics, students will exercise creativity and judgment of design when problem solving (ILO: 3-5)
Guided workshop sessions (ILO: 1-6)
Assessment Strategy:
Final exam (ILO: 1-6)
Mid-term exam (ILO: 1-6)
Research paper (ILO: 1-6)
Individual case analysis and presentation in class (ILO: 1-6)
Practical Skills:
Ability to effectively analyse various types of legal materials relating to international law.
Ability to identify and interpret legal resources pertaining to international law and to utilise effective research techniques.
Ability to apply various rules of international law to a given set of facts through case studies.
Ability to formulate substantiated legal arguments on basic issues concerning international law.
Ability to search and use specialised on-line legal resources for research and tracking developments in the area of international law.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures will provide information on relevant issues in international law. (PS: 1)
Set reading lists will direct students to relevant material and they will be guided through independent study. (PS: 2-5)
Tutorials operate as a forum for group discussion and debate, and enable in-depth case-study analysis. (PS:1-2)
Students will be set assignments which complement lectures and seminars. (PS:1-5)
Short presentations in class on previously assigned topics will help students to develop arguments and formulate answers instantly. (PS: 1,2,4)
Guided workshop sessions (ILO: 1,2,4,5)
Assessment Strategy:
Final exam (PS: 1-5)
Mid-term exam (PS: 1-4)
Research paper (PS: 1-5)
Individual case analysis and oral presentation in class followed by group discussion (PS: 1-5)
Transferable Skills:
Presentation and argumentation skills
Problem-solving skills
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Research skills
Group work and independent study skills
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures provide the core (practical) knowledge and are complemented by a set reading list which students are expected to study from. (TS: 2-5)
Seminars discuss key subjects in greater detail and provide a platform for group exercises and debate.
(TS:1-5)
Tutors set topical assignments and guide students through independent study. (TS: 1-5)
Case study presentations and group discussions in class contribute to improving transferrable skills (TS: 1-5)
Guided workshop sessions (TS: 1-5)
Assessment Strategy:
Final exam (TS: 1-5)
Mid-term exam (TS: 1-5)
Research paper (TS: 1-5)
Individual case analysis and oral presentation in class followed by group discussion (TS: 1-5)
Set text
Crawford, J., (2012), Brownlie’s Principles of International Law, 8th Edition, Oxford University Press
Shaw, M.N. (2014), International Law, 7th Edition, Cambridge University Press
Supplementary Materials
Cassese, A., 2004, International Law, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press.
Klabbers, J., (2013), International Law, Cambridge University Press
Brownlie, I., (2008), Basic Documents in International Law, 6th Edition. Oxford University Press
Harris, D.J., (2010), Cases and Materials on International Law, 7th ed. London: Sweet & Maxwell.
Evans, M., (2014), International Law, 4th Edition, Oxford University Press
Dixon, M., (2013), Textbook on International Law, 7th Edition, Oxford University Press
Websites of interest
ILC: www.un.org/law/ilc
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