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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PL 320-2"
COURSE NAME: "Public International Law"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2016
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Pal Belenyesi
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course examines the basic concepts of public international law, to enable students to critically evaluate the interplay between legal claims and power relations. Starting with a theoretical overview of the character, development and sources of international law, the course examines such law-generating and law-implementing institutions as the United Nations, international arbitration and adjudication, international criminal tribunals, national systems and regional organizations. Such substantive areas as the law of war (the use of force and humanitarian law), international criminal law, human rights, and environmental law will be given special attention.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The course deals with several important aspects of public international law: concepts, basics and specifics.
Pupils are required to work in class, outside of the class, individually and in groups. Home assignments and in-class assignments enrich ex-desk teaching.
During the classes, actual events will also be discussed.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will better understand international power struggles, media communication, the story and the functioning of the United Nations, the basic architecture of the European Union and human rights.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| International Law | Malcolm Shaw | Cambridge | 0511078676 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Midterm exam | | 30 |
| Midterm paper | | 30 |
| Class participation | | 10 |
| Final exam | | 30 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
This course examines the basic concepts of public international law in order to enable students to critically evaluate the interplay between legal claims and power relations.
Starting with a theoretical overview of the character, development and sources of international law, the course examines such law-generating and law-implementing institutions as the United Nations, international arbitration and adjudication, international criminal tribunals, national systems and regional organizations.
Such substantive areas as the law of war (the use of force and humanitarian law), international criminal law, human rights, and environmental law will be given special attention.
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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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1. Introduction: what does it mean to say that law can or should govern the behavior of States?
- Is international law useless?
- Can it be enforced?
- What's the role of the UN?
2. Sources of International Law: custom, treaty, jus cogens
3. International Legal Identity and Territory
4. Jus ad bellum: prohibitions on the use of force ; Jus in bello: legal restraints on violence in armed conflict (International Humanitarian Law)
6. International Criminal Law
7. Jurisdiction and Immunity
8. International Environmental Law
9. Law of the European Union
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