Universität Wien

070177 FS Reseach Seminar (2016W)

The International Court of Justice and the Problems of Mapping Borders at the Sea

10.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

2016, October 9 (Wednesday), time: 9:15-12:00; room: Seminarraum Geschichte 1, main building of the University, 1st floor, staircase 10: first meeting, general introduction.
2016, October 19 (Wednesday), time: 9:15-12:00; room: Seminarraum Geschichte 1, main building of the University, 1st floor, staircase 10: second meeting, selection of the cases to be investigated.
2016, November 16 (Wednesday), time: 9:15-12:00; room: Seminarraum Geschichte 1, main building of the University, 1st floor, staircase 10: third meeting, discussion about the progress of research works.
2016, December 14 (Wednesday), time: 9:15-12:00; room: Seminarraum Geschichte 1, main building of the University, 1st floor, staircase 10: fourth meeting, discussion about possible problems of research works.
2017 January 9 (Monday), time: 12.00: latest possible date of submission of the provisional research papers.
2017 January 13 (Friday), time: 10:00-18:00: final congress, presentation of cases.
2017 January 14 (Saturday), time: 10:00-18:00: final congress, presentation of cases.
2017 April 30 (Sunday): latest possible date to submit the final version of the research paper.

  • Wednesday 12.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 19.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 16.11. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 14.12. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Friday 13.01. 13:15 - 20:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Saturday 14.01. 10:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Since its establishment in June 1945, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has dealt with a number of cases concerning maritime borders. The research seminar will have a close look at these cases from a historical point of view.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students have to write a research paper, give an oral presentation, and have to participate in the debates and the review processes.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students are expected to attend all classes and meetings, to write a scientific paper (with critical footnotes, 70.000 characters + abstract), and to present the result of their research.

Examination topics

Guided research, discussion, scientific criticism, writing and presenting the research paper.

Reading list

A list of possible cases to investigate is available at http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/index.php?p1=3&p2=2

Association in the course directory

MA Globalgeschichte: Forschungsseminar (10 ECTS) | MA Geschichte 2014: PM 3 Forschungsseminar zum Schwerpunkt Globalgeschichte (10 ECTS)

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