Selected topics in public international law (6 points)
(LAW)
Leader: Dr Eric Wilson
Offered:
Not offered in 2004.
Synopsis:
Objectives: Students who have successfully completed the subject should: (1) understand the construction of the international legal system, including the sources of international law and the concept of international personality; (2) be able to apply international legal pronciples to current issues on the international agenda; (3) be able to anticipate areas where international law may have an impact in the future and develop a legal response to such situations; (4) have developed the ability to identify areas where customary international law and treaty law is relevant to domestic jurisprudence and areas for potential development; (5) be able to critically analyse the traditional notions of the international legal system in the context of recent theoretical approaches to international law; (6) have developed legal research and writing skills using both primary and secondary international legal materials; (7) have developed oral communication and presenation skills through interaction in a seminar context.
Assessment: Class participation and presentation: 10% + Research paper (3500 words): 50% + Examination (2 hours): 40%
Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar per week
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