Law of the Sea (5cr)

Objective

Upon completing this module, the student should be able to discuss in depth various questions related to law of the sea.

Content

International law of the sea: jurisdictional zones, environmental protection, marine living resources, dispute resolution etc.

Further information

It is possible to gain more ECTS for the module by taking both the literature exam and the seminar or a separate written assignment.

Execution methods

A) Lectures + lecture tests. More information in Moodle workspace "Public International Law Courses in English".

B) Written examination on Tanaka Yoshifumi, The International Law of the Sea (3rd ed. 2019), Part II: Our Common Ocean (Chapters 7-14, pp. 279-543).
The written examination is available as an e-exam in the electrical exam service (called EXAM). The literature exam can be taken after passing the lecture test (part A).

In fall term, also a seminar including, e.g., a written assignment and its presentation is to be arranged. More information in Moodle workspace "Public International Law Courses in English". NB. Attending the seminar requires that part A is completed. Minimum group size: 8 students, registration in WebOodi.

Accomplishment methods

The module consists of 2 parts of which students can choose those they wish to do. Part B (literature exam or seminar) is available only for students who have completed part A. Part B literature exam is available throughout the year while the seminar is organized in fall term.

A) 2 ECTS: 1+1 ECTS lectures + lecture tests
B) 3 ECTS: (electronic) literature exam AND/OR seminar (group work or individual assignment)