Universität Wien

030507 KU The Law of Sovereign Debt (2016W)

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

Registration/Deregistration

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. 45 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Friday 21.10. 09:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Monday 24.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Monday 24.10. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Tuesday 25.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Tuesday 25.10. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Thursday 27.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Thursday 27.10. 14:45 - 17:45 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Friday 28.10. 09:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Thursday 03.11. 13:00 - 15:30 PC-Raum 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10, 1.UG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The class covers the basic concepts and some of the most important aspects of international law. It deals with the formation of international law (its sources), the role of states; International Organizations and individuals in international law; dispute settlement and the international use of force

Assessment and permitted materials

• Class Participation: 20%.

Class discussions are an essential component of the course. Participants are expected to discuss assigned readings during class. Course materials and review questions are distributed in advance.

• 2 Reflection Papers: 20%

To stimulate discussion, each participant will write two response papers. A response paper can consist of any or all of critique, summary, elaboration, expressions of disagreement or puzzlement, suggestions for further inquiry, queries or proposals for discussion at the seminar meeting, and so on – as long as it is directed to the readings and class discussions in question.
The first response paper (for seminar 1) is due on 19 October; the second (for seminar 4) is due on 25 October. Response papers should 800-1000 words long and need to be uploaded via Moodle prior to the relevant seminar. Papers need to include the participant’s name, email address and word count

• Final exam: 60%
A 2-hour written exam is worth 60 percent of the final course mark.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic understanding and knowledge of international law

Examination topics

Presentation and discussion of select topics on the basis of material provided by the instructor.

Reading list


Association in the course directory

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