030581 KU International Economic Law (2021W)
Trade, Investment, Finance and Tax
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Mo 13.09.2021 00:01 to Mo 27.09.2021 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 14.10.2021 23:59
Details
max. 60 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Digital presence in first seminar on 12 October 2021 is mandatory to participate in this course (also for students on the waiting list).
Tuesday
12.10.
14:00 - 15:30
Digital
Tuesday
19.10.
14:00 - 15:30
Digital
Tuesday
09.11.
14:00 - 15:30
Digital
Tuesday
16.11.
14:00 - 15:30
Digital
Tuesday
23.11.
14:00 - 15:30
Digital
Tuesday
30.11.
14:00 - 15:30
Digital
Tuesday
07.12.
14:00 - 15:30
Digital
Tuesday
14.12.
14:00 - 15:30
Digital
Tuesday
11.01.
14:00 - 15:30
Digital
Tuesday
18.01.
14:00 - 15:30
Digital
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course offers an integrated treatment of international economic law (trade, investment and finance) and the governance of the global economy.After a historical introduction to global economic integration and its challenges, we cover the making of international economic law; market access; non-discrimination; leveling the playing field; risk and uncertainty; dispute settlement and enforcement.
Assessment and permitted materials
• Class Participation: 40%.Seminars will be interactive. Participants are expected to discuss assigned readings during class. Class participation counts for 40 percent of the final grade.• 2 Reflection Papers: 60%
To stimulate discussion, participants will write two response papers related to two seminars of their choice over the course of the semester. A response paper can consist of any or all of critique, summary, elaboration, expressions of disagreement or puzzlement, suggestions for further inquiry, and so on – as long as it is directed to the readings for the seminar concerned.Response papers should be 1000-1200 words long and need to be uploaded via Moodle 48 hours prior to the relevant seminar. They need to include the participant’s name, email address and word count.
To stimulate discussion, participants will write two response papers related to two seminars of their choice over the course of the semester. A response paper can consist of any or all of critique, summary, elaboration, expressions of disagreement or puzzlement, suggestions for further inquiry, and so on – as long as it is directed to the readings for the seminar concerned.Response papers should be 1000-1200 words long and need to be uploaded via Moodle 48 hours prior to the relevant seminar. They need to include the participant’s name, email address and word count.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
A basic international law course is helpful, but not required.
Examination topics
Topics addressed in the assigned readings and in the seminars.
Reading list
Main text
Bonnitcha, Poulsen and Waibel, The Political Economy of the Investment Treaty Regime (Oxford University Press 2017)A detailed syllabus with readings will be available on Moodle.
Bonnitcha, Poulsen and Waibel, The Political Economy of the Investment Treaty Regime (Oxford University Press 2017)A detailed syllabus with readings will be available on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:12