Universität Wien

030490 KU Special Legal Issues of the Use of Outer Space Technologies (2009W)

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1.50 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

Beginn:
14.10. 16:00 bis 17:30 Uhr, Sem 33
diese LV wird jedes WS als Block im Jänner inkl. VB im Oktober abgehalten

Block im Jännner 2010:
11.1.2010, 14:00-16:00 Uhr, Sem 42
13.1.2010, 14:00-16:00 Uhr, Sem 31
18.1.2010, 14:00-16.00 Uhr, Sem 42
22.1.2010, 14:00-16:00 Uhr, Sem 33
Prüfung:
27.1. 2010, 9-10:30 Uh (PC Raum, Schenkenstraße 8-10)

Details

max. 50 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine

Zur Zeit sind keine Termine bekannt.

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course aims to introduce students to the legal framework of the exploration and use of Outer Space. Starting from the general principles of Space Law as a branch of international law it also examines other legal issues of the use of Outer Space technologies, be it for scientific, commercial, security, or other purposes. The different actors in Outer Space - public and private - will be presented and their interaction will be analysed. Requirements; basic knowledge of international law and proficiency in English.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

A sound general understanding of the nature of Space Law as a field of study and of some of the perspectives from which the use of space technologies are analysed; a substantial awareness of new developments in space activities; a developed appreciation of some of the main contemporary issues of the peaceful use of Outer Space.

Prüfungsstoff

Students are expected to read assigned text chapter and supported resources; they are encouraged to participate in discussions and to prepare short oral presentations. Several excursions (to the UN and to ESPI) will be organised. The final exam will be a written test (in English).

Literatur

Gerhard Hafner, Der Weltraum, in: Neuhold/Hummer/Schreuer (Hrsg.),Österreichisches Handbuch des Völkerrechts (4. Aufl. 2004) 436-443; Marietta Benkö and Kai-Uwe Schrogl (ed.), Essential Air and Space Law.; Current Problems and Perspectives for Future Regulation (2005).:Further material will be distributed in the course.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Fr 31.08.2018 08:47