CDRO 24A09 - Introduction to Public International Law

CDRO 24A09 · Spring semester 2025-2026

Language of tuition
English
Course type
Cours séminaire
Number of hours
24
Credits
3

Information

Description

This course offers a first approach and understanding of the legal framework that governs international relations. Students will study cases and materials and critically assess the effectiveness of international rules and organizations. The semester is divided into twelve lessons devoted to the Development of Law Among Nations, Sources of International Law, Subjects of Law (I) : the State, Subjects of Law (II) : International Organizations, Subjects of Law (III) : the Individual, the Law of Treaties, State Responsibility, Use of Force, International Dispute Settlement, the Relation Between International and Municipal Law, International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law as well as to a “special topic” on International Law and the War in Ukraine.

Readings

Main readings 2

  1. M. N. Shaw, International Law, Cambridge University Press, 2021, 1308 p.M. Dixon, R.

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  2. McCorquodale, S. Williams, Cases & Materials on International Law, Oxford University Press, 2016, 832 p.

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Teaching units

Unit no.Unit type Teaching unitsTeachers Number of hoursCredits
55029Cours séminaire Introduction to Public International Law Gesa DANNENBERG243

Teachers

  • Gesa DANNENBERG

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Contacts and resources

Contact
LOUIS Isabelle