Universität Wien

030479 KU International Law and the Use of Force (2018W)

3.00 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

  • Monday 08.10. 18:00 - 21:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Monday 15.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Monday 22.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Monday 29.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Monday 05.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Monday 12.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Monday 03.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Monday 10.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Monday 07.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Monday 14.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Monday 21.01. 18:00 - 21:00 Seminarraum SEM20 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 2.OG
  • Thursday 11.04. 18:30 - 20:30 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course examines the prohibition of the use of force and its (possible) exceptions. Topics include self-defence, measures authorized by the Security Council, Intervention by Invitation, Humanitarian Interventions, and the Responsibility to Protect.
Case studies include the US intervention in Nicaragua during the 1980s, the first Gulf War, the conflict in Somalia 1992, Kosovo 1999, the 2003 Iraq invasion, the 2008 Russia-Georgia War, Libya 2011, or the conflict in Syria.

Assessment and permitted materials

Final written exam in the last session. Active discussions in class on the basis of the course material as provided on moodle. Participation will be taken into account.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

By taking this course, students should gain a broader legal understanding of current and recent conflicts.

Examination topics

all slides
the reading materials uploaded on moodle

Reading list

Articles and videos will be made available on Moodle.

(Non-obligatory) reading recommendations:

– Christine Gray, International Law and the Use of Force (OUP 2017)
– Tom Ruys and Olivier Corten with Alexandra Hofer, The Use of Force in International Law. A Case-based Approach (OUP 2018)
– Yoram Dinstein, War, Aggression and Self Defence (CUP 2017)

Association in the course directory

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