Public International Law/States and Borders as Historically Constructed (3 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.

Aika ja paikka

LECTURES:
Mon 12.2. 10-14 (B127)
Tue 13.2. 10-14 (A141)

SEMINAR: Thu 29.2. 10-16 (C193)

Oppimateriaalit

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

Opetusmenetelmät

The course focuses on the historical construction of states and borders. The learning objective is to help to recognize the constant change in the state-centred (legal) world. The course consists of introductory lectures, a seminar, and an essay.

The introductory lectures will discuss how states and their borders can be understood as historically constructed parts of human social reality. As an example, the historical construction process of the border between Finland and Sweden in the Torne Valley is examined.

In the seminar, each participant will give a short presentation (10–15 mins, with PP slides) in English based on their seminar/essay theme.

In line with the lectures´ perspective, course participants will reflect in the seminar/essay the historical construction process of a land or maritime border of their choice. The chosen topic should be such that the participant already has a basic knowledge of the border and the bordering states, and the necessary language skills to draw on primary sources (e.g. legislation/treaties/official documents) and original research literature. A border between course participant´s native state and of its neighbouring state is a recommended topic. The essay topics will be agreed in the beginning of the course, so that there are no multiple seminar presentations/essays on the same border. In addition to English, the essay can be written in one of the Nordic languages (including Finnish) or in German. More detailed essay instructions will be given in the introductory lectures.

ECTS:
1 ECTS: Lecture + seminar: By attending the lectures and providing a seminar presentation, you will gain 1 ECTS.
2-3 ECTS: Lectures + seminar + essay: By attending the lectures and providing a seminar presentation AND an essay, you will gain 2-3 ECTS.
You can use the ECTS from this course for the study module ONEVAL0039 Public International Law Part A (2 ECTS). You can also use 3 ECTS for ONEVAL0039: 2 ECTS for Part A + 1 ECTS for Part B. If you need more ECTS for Part B, send an email to prof. Viikari: she will create for you a 2 ECTS literature exam.
ALTERNATIVELY, if your seminar presentation & essay is about maritime borders, the ECTS can be used for OTMEVAL0009 Law of the Sea Part B. In that case, you would need to gain 3 ECTS from this course.

REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSE: In Peppi a week before the course, code ONEVAL0039 Public International Law (also for students using the course for ONEVAL0009).

Evaluation scale: F/1-5

Lisätiedot

LECTURER: Sami Pekola