F1GD 4500 - Public International Law (Lecture)

***UPDATED for 2023/24***

This course provides students with a foundational knowledge of public international law. It covers topics such as statehood, recognition, international subjects, sources, dispute settlement, the law of international organisations, state responsibility, collective security, peacekeeping, use of force, international humanitarian law. It does this with reference to contemporary events. Its aim is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to analyse and then apply international law to a diverse set of situations and critically understand its role in international affairs.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically analyse key topics of public international law and acquire a good grasp of the key sources, actors and controversies affecting the discipline at present;

2. Identify and analyse real and hypothetical situations and disputes, drawing on knowledge of international law rules, principles, and concepts to propose solutions (both verbally and in writing);

3. Independently locate, select and evaluate primary and secondary source materials in the area of public international law;

4. Engage in autonomous research in the area of public international law;

5. Participate in debates and present oral and/or written arguments with confidence.

Professional Skills

Analytical skills; research skills; oral and written skills; advocacy skills; problem-solving skills; time-management skills; presentation and communication skills.

Lokesh VYAS,Nicholas TSAGOURIAS,Russell BUCHAN

Cours magistral seul

English

- In Class Presence: 4 hours a week / 24 hours a semester

- Reading and Preparation for Class: 4 hours a week / 48 hours a semester

- Research and Writing for Individual Assessments: 6 hours a week / 72 hours a semester

- Other: 6 hours a semester for office hours and feedback session

Spring 2023-2024

1. March 2024: Students submit a 2,000 word essay answering 1 question from a choice of 2 questions. It counts for 50% of the final grade [dates to be confirmed]

2. April 2024: Mooting. Students will present in groups oral arguments on topical international law issues. It counts for 50% of the final grade [dates to be confirmed].

Grade will be awarded to groups and all group members will receive the same grade regardless of individual contribution.

-Written feedback will be provided on the mid-term essay

-Oral feedback will be provided on mooting

-Oral feedback will be provided during the office hours and continuously during the lectures

- instructions and information about preparing for and writing a law essay will be provided during a 2 hour session before the mid-term exam