International Law

INTL2030

Title	International Law
Code	INTL2030
School	RACL
Module Level	2
Module Code	INTL2030
Webster Code	INTL2030/70
Class	GE\|EL\|MA\|MI\|
Availability	DE\|SA\|
Available Summer	N
Semester	1
Credits	3
Contact Hours	42
Course Length (wks)	14
Learning Outcomes	The main objectives of this course are for the students to understand what International Law is, and how the rules of International Law can be and are applied by States, international tribunals and other international bodies. Reaching this objective, students by the end of the course will be able to use the skills learned and knowledge gained in explaining international legal concepts and analysing how these are applied in practice by the various players on the international stage. Students will also be able to discuss key cases by international tribunals relating to various aspects of international law, and analyse action taken by States or international institutions.
Presentation	The teaching will consist of a mixture of lectures, discussions and small group work. The Instructor will inform the students of public lectures, court proceedings or other events which they might wish to attend to further their knowledge and understanding of International Law.
Pre-Requisites	None.
Course Conduct	Attendance & Punctuality Required for ALL scheduled meetings of the course. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook Absence through illness must be reported directly to the lecturer for the course Assignments Required on the due date. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook Plagiarism & Cheating Serious offences which carry heavy penalties including failing a course and possible expulsion – See Academic Handbook Mobile Telephones Mobile phones must be switched off for the duration of the class. Penalties apply – see Academic Handbook – Student Conduct