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030142 KU International Judicial Decisions and their Political Context (2016W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 14.10. 17:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG (Kickoff Class)
  • Friday 28.10. 17:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Thursday 10.11. 17:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Thursday 01.12. 17:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Thursday 15.12. 17:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Thursday 12.01. 17:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Saturday 14.01. 10:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Thursday 19.01. 17:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The class is addressed to law students with at least a basic knowledge of public international law (sources of international law, principles of international law, role of states and individuals). The class will focus on a legal analysis of several decisions rendered by international courts and tribunals during the last decade and put the legal issues in their political context. International affairs and politics continuously shape international law. Up until the early 20th century, international law in fact was not seen as a separate discipline but rather a continuation of politics at the international level. Yet, international law binds states and creates rights and obligations for its subjects. Can political conflicts be settled by law? This will be measured against Martti Koskenniemi’s statement that ‘Modern international law is an elaborate framework for deferring substantive resolution elsewhere: into further procedure, interpretation, equity, context, and so on.’

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral presentation of a case (40%), participation in class (20%), final written exam (40%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Students will be provided with basic reading materials on their respective cases, but are expected to conduct further research.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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