Covers the formal structure of the international legal order; sources, uses and dynamics of law in international relations; use of force, war crimes; the status and functions of states, governments, international organizations, companies, and individuals; law of the sea, environment, jurisdiction, aliens, human rights, the diplomatic process and its protection, and treaties. Discusses theory and future directions of international law. This course is crosslisted with International Law.
Code
PO3061
Name
INTERNATIONAL LAW
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 OR PO1012 OR PO1011CCR
Co-requisites
None
Equivalencies
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
PO (Politics)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
3051
Last update with CAMS
Understanding of key concepts, relevant actors and main institutions of the international legal order of global governance.
Development of a critical analysis of global challenges from an international law perspective.
Ability to build a rigorous and coherent argumentation using a combination of oral presentation and writing skills.
Fluency in legal reasoning; ability to apply the relevant rules of international law and examine their socio-political impact into specific case studies (‘The Global War on Terror’, drones, targeted killings, torture, foreign fighters, counter-terrorism, detention, international crimes, military occupation…).
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | PO3061 | INTERNATIONAL LAW |
| Fall 2021 | PO3061 | INTERNATIONAL LAW |