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030516 KU International Organisations (2026W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Th 08.10. 09:00-10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

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Details

max. 56 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 15.10. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 22.10. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 29.10. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 05.11. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 12.11. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 19.11. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 26.11. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 03.12. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 10.12. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 17.12. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 07.01. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 14.01. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 21.01. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The proliferation of international (or intergovernmental) organizations is an indicator of the internationalization of social life and the interdependence of states in the early 21st century. This course will examine the principal legal issues concerning international organizations. These include the legal status and powers of organizations, issues of membership and participation, norm-creation, dispute settlement, the enforcement of decisions, peace and security activities, and finally the organizations’ privileges and immunities as well as their legal status and powers under domestic law.

Primary consideration will be given to the development of the United Nations. Other universal organizations such as the ILO, the Bretton Woods institutions, the WTO or the ICAO, as well as regional ones such as the Council of Europe, the EU, and others will also be dealt with. This course does not try to provide a comprehensive picture of all of these organizations. Rather, it aims at helping students understand the common legal problems raised by international organizations.

Assessment and permitted materials

This course will be taught in class session accompanying and explaining the slides prepared by the lecturer for each topic. It will be based on student preparation of the course’s reading materials as indicated in this syllabus. The course program is structured in the form of review questions based on these course materials. Students are supposed to prepare them in order to participate in class.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

There will be an intermediate short exam in the middle of the semester and a 2-hour, written final examination on 21 January 2027. Both exams count for 80% of the final grade, oral participation in class will be worth 20%.

This course requires regular attendance and active participation. Two unexcused absences are permitted.

Examination topics

1. Class participation will be worth 20% of the final grade.
2. The mid-term exam will make up 20% of the final grade.
3. The final exam will make up 60% of the final grade.

Reading list

Jan Klabbers, An Introduction to International Organizations Law. Cambridge (CUP, 4th ed., 2022) (=Klabbers).

Detailed Syllabus will be available on Moodle.

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