Universität Wien

030338 PF Practical Excercises in International Law (F) (2015W)

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

First session: 8 October 2015
Further sessions: 22 October 2015, 5 November 2015, 19 November 2015, 3 December 2015, 17 December 2015
Exam: 14 January 2015

Thursday 08.10. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 15.10. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 22.10. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 29.10. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 05.11. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 12.11. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 19.11. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 26.11. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 03.12. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 10.12. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 17.12. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 07.01. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 14.01. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Thursday 21.01. 10:30 - 12:00 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 80% of the final course mark. The final 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 20% 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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