Public International Law (main branches)
Course: International Law (ECL Bachelor, language of program - english)
Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations
Title
Public International Law (main branches)
Code
ННД.14
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
5 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10
Learning outcomes
Know the history of development of specific spheres of international law, peculiarities of sources in specific spheres of international legal relations
Know the peculiarities of principles of international law in specific branches of international law
Know the basic treaties and international organizations regulating specific spheres of international relations
Be able to find out the basic tendencies and patterns of development of international legal regulation of international relations in specific branches of international law
Be able to apply the prognostic function to the prospects of international law
Be able to analyze texts of treaties, acts of European Union, acts of national legislation of Ukraine and decisions of international judicial institutions concerning specific issues of international law
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Knowledge of the basics of Theory of State and Law, History of International Law, Comparative Constitutional Law, International Public Law (basics of theory).
Ability to analyze and establish the content of rights and obligations of international law subjects, apply the rules and principles of law, study out the content of legal documents.
Have the basic skills of legal analysis and synthesis, critical thinking, working out of a considerable amount of legal material while providing one’s own conclusions and proposals.
Proficiency in English.
Course content
Thematic plan of the discipline:
1. Law of international treaties
2. Peaceful settlement of international disputes
3. Law of foreign affairs
4. State jurisdiction
5. Territories in international law
6. Population in international law
7. Law of international organisations
8. International security law
9. International human rights law
10. International humanitarian law
11. International criminal law
12. International economical law
13. International air law
14. International space law
15. International maritime law
16. International environmental law
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Chen: An Introduction to Contemporary International Law 3rd ed.: A Polcy-Oriented Perspective, Oxford University Press; 3 edition, 2015.
Chesterman, Owada, and Saul: The Oxford Handbook of International Law in Asia and the Pacific, Oxford University Press, 2019, 912 p.
Clapham: Brierly's Law Of Nations 7th ed.: An Introduction to the Role of International Law in International Relations, Oxford University Press, 2012.
Crawford: Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law 9th ed., Oxford University Press, 2019, 888p.
Higgins: Problems and Process: International Law and How We Use It, Clarendon Press; Reprint edition, 1995, 302 p.
Jennings and Watts: Oppenheim's International Law 9th ed.: Volume 1 Peace, Oxford University Press; 9 edition, 2008, 2887 p.
Lauterpacht: The Function of Law in the International Community, Oxford University Press, 2011, 1179 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is carried out according to the modular rating system. Current control at first term: answers (up to 30 points), written assignment (up to 50 points), final modular test (up to 20 points). The form of final control is credits.
Current control at decond term: answers (up to 24 points), written assignment (up to 26 points), final modular test (up to 10 points). The form of final control is exam. The exam is conducted in writing. The student's answer on exam is up to 40 points.
Language of instruction
English
Lecturers
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Departments
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