Universität Wien

070253 SE Research Seminar Global History and Global Studies - International Courts (2024W)

(Permanent Court of Arbitration, International Court of Justice, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, etc.) and the Problem of Making Peace. Historical and Actual Interpretations

10.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 07.01. 13:15-14:45 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7

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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 08.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 05.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 03.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Friday 24.01. 09:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 5, Kolingasse 14-16, EG00
  • Saturday 25.01. 09:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Since the Second World War International Courts (Permanent Court of Arbitration, International Court of Justice, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, etc.) have 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, present this work at the “final congress” (24.01. and 25.01.2025) and must actively participate in all discussions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students must attend all classes (08.10.2024, 05.11.2024; 03.12.2024, 07.01.2025, 24.01. and 25.01.2025). In addition, they must write a scientific paper (with scientific notes, 70,000 characters - including spaces - and an abstract) and present the first version of this paper at the “final congress”. The final paper, which will be graded, must be submitted by March 15, 2025 at the latest.

Examination topics

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

Reading list

Lists of possible cases to investigate are available under
https://www.icj-cij.org/en/list-of-all-cases;
https://pca-cpa.org/en/cases/;
https://www.itlos.org/en/main/cases/list-of-cases/

Association in the course directory

MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies
MA Geschichte: Schwerpunkt Globalgeschichte

Last modified: Tu 08.10.2024 11:25