Universität Wien

030338 PF Practical Excercises in International Law (F) (2012W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 11.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 18.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 25.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 08.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 15.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 22.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 29.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 06.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 13.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 10.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 17.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 24.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This class will discuss the most important issues of public international law on a selective basis. Ample time will be devoted to legal topics which are central to understanding the characteristics of international law: treaties, custom, general principles, resolutions of international organizations; the relationship between international law and national legal systems; problems of statehood like state succession, jurisdiction, nationality and diplomatic protection; principles of relations between subjects of international law, in particular, the use of force and its limitation; state responsibility issues. The course will be based on discussing case excerpts which have to be read and studied by the students in advance.

Assessment and permitted materials

1. Written examinations. There will be two exams held which will be worth 70% of the final course mark. One exam has to receive a positive grade.
2. Class participation. This will include demonstrated preparation for class and participation in discussions and will be worth 30% of the final course mark.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Gaining of knowledge in the field of international law, its relationship to national law as well as its connection with international relations.

Examination topics

It will be based on discussing case excerpts which have to be read and studied by the students in advance.

Reading list

course material will be available online, http://intlaw.univie.ac.at/lehre/pflichtlehrangebot/

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