LAW-40042 - Module Specification School of Law Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
For academic year: 2020/21 Last Updated: 25 February 2021
LAW-40042 - Advanced International Law
Coordinator: Emma L Allen Room: CBC2.014 Tel: +44 1782 7 34512
School Office: 01782 733218
Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Co-requisites
None
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite: Foundations of International Law (Semester 1)
Barred Combinations
None
Description for 2020/21
This advanced international law module builds upon the knowledge gained from the "Foundations of International Law" module in semester 1 and provides students with an opportunity to acquire a more in-depth understanding of the nature, function and development of international law. The content of the module may vary from year to year to reflect current events in the field of international law. The module will be divided in two parts. Part One will consist of a thorough analysis of core areas of international law, including the law of treaties, state responsibility, the making/unmaking of states and the settlement of international disputes. Part two will explore recent events, developments or debates in the field of international law, such as the International Criminal Court, Humanitarian Intervention and the Responsibility to Protect, the global financial crisis, or Palestinian Statehood.
The aim of this module is to round out the coverage of 'general' international law by focusing on areas not (or only partially) dealt with in the compulsory "Foundations of International Law" module. It will provide students with an opportunity to engage in a more in-depth analysis of core areas of international law (law of treaties, state responsibility, making/unmaking of sovereign states, settlement of international disputes) as well as sustained critical reflection on some of the "hot" issues of the day (international criminal court, responsibility to protect, Palestinian independence and so on).
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the basic structure, processes and participants of the contemporary international legal system will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2Explain and assess the relationship between different specialised branches of international law will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2Understand different doctrines and theoretical accounts of international law, its relationship with politics, and its role in international relations will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2Develop and defend informed opinions and express themselves clearly in writing, in accordance with the discipline's accepted methods of proof and argument will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2Demonstrate a secure understanding of dominant themes and issues in modern international law scholarship will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2Demonstrate an advanced ability to identify and explicate the various successes, shortcomings and challenges facing the contemporary international law will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Study hours
10x2h seminarsPlus:40h seminar preparation30h weekly assignments30h essay preparation30private study
School Rules
None
Description of Module Assessment