law3pil public international law
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
LAW3PIL
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are introduced to concepts and doctrines of Public International Law. Public International Law is about rules that govern relationships within the international community including between States, States and other subjects of international law, and to a limited extent between States and citizens of States. Students are provided the opportunity to reflect on substantive values underlying international law and the relationship between international and domestic law is considered with a focus on enforceability of international obligations. Topics covered include sources of international law, the creation and recognition of states, state responsibility, state jurisdiction and immunity, international dispute resolution and the use of force under international law. Students are equipped to reflect on domestic and international political events from an international rule of law perspective.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLola Akin Ojelabi
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM or POL1SNS or with permission of subject coordinator.
Co-requisites N/A
Incompatible subjects LAW2PIL
Equivalent subjects N/A
Special conditions N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline Specific | Principles of International Law | Prescribed | Stephen Hall, Most current | LexisNexis |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate basic understanding of public international law principles that regulate the behaviour of States within the international system and the role of States and the United Nations in their development and enforcement.
- Activities:
- 1. Participating in class activities 2. Engaging with teaching materials 3. Completing assessment tasks 4. Undertaking prescribed reading
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Critically evaluate the operation and application of customary and treaty-based public international law principles in contemporary world events.
- Activities:
- 1. Participating in class activities 2. Engaging with teaching materials 3. Completing assessment tasks 4. Undertaking prescribed reading
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Exercise critical thinking and judgement in the application of public international law principles to problems arising within the international system.
- Activities:
- 1. Participating in class activities 2. Engaging with teaching materials 3. Completing assessment tasks 4. Undertaking prescribed reading
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Undertake international legal research and analysis for the purposes of composing clear and coherent written advisory opinion on international law issues.
- Activities:
- 1. Participating in class activities 2. Engaging with teaching materials 3. Completing assessment tasks 4. Undertaking prescribed reading
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size70
Enrolment information Mandatory quota applied by the Law School to all Winter subjects. Application to the School Admin Office.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLola Akin Ojelabi
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 27 - 28
Five 7.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"28, 29, 30 June 2017 and 4, 5 July 2017"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Participation | Details of class participation requirements will be provided on LMS at the start of class. Details will also be discussed in the first class. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One take-home examination (2000 words) | Online Submission | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Essay (2000 words) | Online Submission | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |