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030052 KU International Humanitarian Law (2023S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 80 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 08.03. 10:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 15.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 22.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 29.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 19.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 26.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 03.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 10.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 17.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 24.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 31.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 07.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 14.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This cours aims to give students an introduction into the law of armed conflicts, also known as ius in bello or international humanitarian law. Topics include
– the history and development of war and humanitarian law
– the basic rules of warfare as enshrined in the four Geneva Conventions and the two additional protocols
– disarmament and arms treaties (landmines, chemical or nuclear weapons)
– Human Rights Law during armed conflicts
– selected aspects of International Criminal Law
– special topics and recent trends such as the impact of artificial intelligence, drone strikes, cyber warfare, or hybrid threats
– the ethics of warfare: Asymmetry and post-heroism

Assessment and permitted materials

Midterm during on May 3rd in the final 10 minutes, ie from 1150-1200h, physical presence in the classroom required.
Final exam in the last session via Moodle (on site). Single Choice, Multiple Choice, fill-in-the-blank, and right/wrong-questions.
Active discussions in class on the basis of the course material as provided on Moodle. Participation will be taken into account.
(Voluntary) presentation of an article dealing with IHL.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic knowledge of international law is helpful but not a prerequisite
active participation in class
exam during the final session (> 50% necessary for a positive grade)
two unexcused absences are allowed

Examination topics

slides, videos, and articles uploaded on Moodle

Reading list

Emily Crawford/Alison Pert, International Humanitarian Law (2nd ed, Cambridge University Press 2020)

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Last modified: Mo 17.04.2023 15:48