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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PL 320-2"
COURSE NAME: "Public International Law"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Graham Mark
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 16:00-17:15
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
By Appointment - Call 346-1546387
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
To introduce students to current international law issues and critically analyse and apply international law legal principles.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course is a study of the nature and sources of international law, tracing its historical development and concluding with a discussion of recent proposals to strengthen world law. Also examined are recent events that have made international law more enforceable, such as the work of international tribunals and the International Court of Justice.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After taking this course students will be able to:
- describe and explain historical and recent developments in international law with an international relations perspective,
- identify and explain the general sources and principles of international law;
- develop and present convincing written and oral arguments about international law problems and issues;
- summarize (or brief) an international law case, correctly identifying the legal issues, significant facts, the holding and the rationale for the decision;
- critically compare and evaluate (using appropriate legal terminology) the different approaches and positions of nations, international judicial bodies, international organizations and non-state actors about the role of international law in today’s international order;
- analytically evaluate international law cases, texts and materials and;
- conduct scholarly independent and team research on a topic related to the course and write about topics in a paper to collegiate level standards.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Fundamental Perspectives on International Law, 6th ed. (International Edition) | Slomansen, William | Wadsworth - Cengage Learning | 13:978-0-495-79723-4 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Class Presentations and Participation | In class presentations of cases and problems and contributions to class discussions. | 30% |
| Midterm Examination | | 10% |
| Research Paper | | 30% |
| Final Examination | Comprehensive closed book final examination | 30% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
At the end of the term, students with 93-100 points will receive an A; 90-92 an A-. Excellent students will achieve an A. Students who receive 87-89 points will receive a B+; 83-86 a B; 80-82 a B-; students who are better than average, but not excellent, will fit into the B category. Students who receive 77-79 points will receive a C+; 73-76 a C; 70-72 a C. Students who receive 67-69 points will receive a D+; 63-66 a D; 60-62 a D-; below average students will fit into the D category. Students who receive fewer than 60 points will fail.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance for all classes is mandatory unless excused in advance by the instructor.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Sources of International Law
States and International Organizations
Adjudication of International Disputes
Use of Force
Treaties and International Agreements
Diplomatic Issues and Soveriegn Immunity
International Civil and Criminal Court Systems
Human Rights
International Labor and Environmental Law
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