law5pil public international law

PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

LAW5PIL

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to the history and principles of the public international legal order. It provides students with an understanding of the foundational concepts of international law, its history and contemporary relevance, sources of international law and the role of some key international institutions such as the United Nations. The subject is grounded in both theory and practice in order to better demonstrate how international law works in dealing with a range of issues such as the creation of states, state responsibility, dispute settlement, self-determination, jurisdiction and immunities, and the use of force under international law. Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate the position and relevance of international law by addressing past and current developments in the field.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMadelaine Chiam

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites LAW5PMI OR LAW5LRE OR Permission from the Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) programs

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate advanced understanding of the history and principles of public international law.
02. Demonstrate advanced skills in applying the principles of public international law to problem-solving within the international system.
03. Critically evaluate the operation and application of the principles of public international law in the international system.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

City Campus, 2020, Summer 3, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMadelaine Chiam

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 6 - 7
Four 7.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Class Presentation (500 words equivalent) The class presentation will be made as part of the Security Council simulation on the final day of the class. Further details will be provided on the LMSN/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2
Reflective Exercises (2000 words) There will be two reflective essays. Further details will be provided on the LMS.N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, SILO3
Take Home Examination (3500 words) Students will answer a combination of essay and problem-solving type questions. Further details will be provided on the LMS.N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3