Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
This course focuses on the relations between states, international governmental bodies, communities and individuals within the public international legal framework. It explores competing notions of sovereignty, and whether the traditional dominance of state sovereignty is being diminished in the twenty-first century. Special attention will be paid to the recognition of states and the consequent obligations of states, the law of treaties, and topical issues in international law, particularly criminal justice, refugees, the environment and human rights. Students will gain knowledge of the public international legal framework, and be exposed to a range of controversial debates which reflect the highly politicised nature of international law.
| Objectives | During and at the completion of this course, students will be required to demonstrate the following skills and capacities: 1. A thorough and contextual knowledge of public international law doctrine, principles and the role of legal institutions, in the areas covered during the course. 2. The capacity to identify contentious issues in public international law, and apply legal doctrine to solve problems. 3. A critical perspective on the relationship between public international law and the politics of the international community. 4. A reflective understanding of the significance of notions of justice, sovereignty and rights within the international legal framework. 5. The ability to conduct high-level legal research, exploring primary and secondary materials, and provide critical analysis of problems and questions. 6. The capacity to prepare and present cogent arguments, orally and in writing, and make productive contributions to class debate and discussion. |
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| Content | Week 1: Nature of international law, states and other international legal persons Week 2: Recognition of states, acquisition of territory, state responsibility for wrongful acts Week 3: Sources of international law Week 4: Treaties Week 5: Treaties and the relationship between international and domestic law Week 6: Peaceful settlement of international disputes Week 7: The use of force and the enforcement of international law Week 8: International humanitarian law Week 9: International criminal law Week 10: International law on refugees Week 11: International human rights law Week 12: International environmental law |
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| Replacing Course(s) | LAWS5020 | ||||
| Transition | This course is not available to students who has successfully completed LAWS5020. | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | LAWS1001A, LAWS1001B, LAWS1003A, LAWS1003B, LAWS2004A, LAWS2004B, LAWS3004A, LAWS3004B, LAWS4001 | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for LAWS4012 |