Public International Law/Lectures/Seminar (2 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

Learning objectives
The course addresses broadly the field of Public International Law. It is aimed to offer a general picture of the system of Public International Law and the influence thereon by international politics. Upon completing this module, the student should be able to
- explain the general system of Public International Law
- describe the sources of Public International Law
- identify subjects of Public International Law, as well as their authorities and responsibilities
- discuss the role and duties of the UN- analyze the role of human rights
- assess the international regulation of use of force
- tell about specific branches of Public International Law.

Toteutustavat

A) 2 ECTS: lectures/seminar

B) 3 ECTS: (electronic) literature exam on Klabbers Jan, International Law (3rd ed., Cambridge 2021), Parts I-II (pp. 1-320). The written examination is available as an e-exam in the electrical exam service (called EXAM).

NB. It is recommended that you study both parts (A&B) simultaneously as they are planned to support each other. However, you need to take (and pass) first the lecture/seminar module (A). The 5 ECTS of the entire study module will be registered after you have passed also part B. Total grade of the study module: A: 40% + B: 60%.

Suoritustavat

The module consists of 2 parts (A & B):

A) 2 ECTS: lectures/seminar
B) 3 ECTS: (electronic) literature exam

Sisältö

The normative nature and substantive contents of international law: its sources and subjects, state jurisdiction and responsibility, protection of human rights, protection of the environment, organisation and functions of the United Nations, peaceful settlement of disputes, linkage between international law and international politics.

Oppimateriaalit

Klabbers Jan, International Law (Cambridge, 3rd ed. 2021)

Opetusmenetelmät

Lecture+seminar course "International Organizations & Legal Instruments" 6.-29.9.2023.
NB! By passing this course you will gain (not 2 but) 3 ECTS that will cover the part A (2 ECTS) AND 1 ECTS for part B. In order to gain the 2 more ECTS for part B, you need to pass the (electronic) literature examination on the book by Klabbers but only for Chapters 2-10 (pp. 24-221). Once you are ready to take this narrower literature exam (after having passed the "International Organizations & Legal Instruments" course), send an email to Prof. Viikari (Lotta.Viikari at ulapland.fi).


The 3 ECTS course consists of lectures in person & lecture recordings (+ lecture test) and a group work treaty drafting exercise to be presented in a seminar (in person). The lecturers are Professor Emeritus Matti Niemivuo and Professor of Public International Law Lotta Viikari, who also organize the seminar together.
LECTURES (in person):
• Wed 6.9. 9-12 (D156)
• Tue 12.9. 9-12 (D156) & 14-16 (A141)
Information about the lecture recordings and the lecture test are provided in the lectures (on Sept 6).
SEMINAR (in person): Fri 29.9. 10-15 (D156)
NB. The deadline for returning the group work exercise for the seminar is on Tue Sept 26.
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You can use the 3 ECTS from this course either for the study module ONEVAL0029 LAW OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS or ONEVAL0039 PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW. Registration for the course: in Peppi a week before the course, code ONEVAL0039 (also for students using the course for ONEVAL0029). Minimum group size: 8 students. Evaluation scale: F/1-5