This foundational course introduces the student to the nature, major principles, processes and institutions of the international legal system, the relationship between international and domestic law and the role of law in promoting world public order. Students will acquire an understanding of the conceptual issues underlying this discipline and a critical appreciation of how law interacts with contemporary world politics. Topics include the creation and status of international law, participation and competence in the international legal system, primary substantive norms such as the law regulating the use of force and enforcement procedures.
Code:
LW5000
Name:
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAW
Discipline:
LW (Law)
Type:
Regular
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
4
Can be taken twice for credit?:
No
Pre-requisites:
Major=MA: Diplomacy and International Law OR Major=MA: International Affairs OR Major=MA: Int'l Affairs, Conflict Res & Civ Society Dev
Co-requisites:
None
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of key concepts, relevant actors and main institutions of the international legal order; be able to apply the relevant rules of international law into specific cases.
- Demonstrating fluency in legal reasoning; developing a critical analysis of international law and its socio-political impact through case studies.
- Be able to do an independent research and a well-structured written work
Offering(s)
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | LW5000 | INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAW |
Archived Syllabi
| Term | PDF File |
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Fall 2019 |
