Universität Wien

030239 KU The Philosophy of International Law (2011S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

Details

max. 40 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Dienstag 15.03. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Dienstag 22.03. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Dienstag 29.03. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Dienstag 05.04. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Dienstag 12.04. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Dienstag 03.05. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Dienstag 10.05. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Dienstag 17.05. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Dienstag 24.05. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Dienstag 31.05. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Dienstag 07.06. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM61 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
  • Dienstag 21.06. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course shall look at both the historical foundations and contemporary philosophical debates of and within public international law. Specifically, it shall require students to understand the parameters of such debates and how they influence the direction of international law. Students shall be required to have a basic knowledge of public international law and be willing to participate in class. Students shall be required to think critically of both the reading materials and the views discussed in class – towards forming unique views on certain areas of international law.
The course shall explore the different historical roots of contemporary international law, looking at the impact of certain events and scholars. Subsequent to this, the course shall explore how philosophical debate and standpoints can influence the perception of certain discrete areas or topics within international law. Topics that shall be covered shall include: state/other participant responsibility in international law, human rights law, trade law, environmental law, economic law, amongst others. Each of these areas shall be explored critically, with one or two articles given for reading every week.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Participation in class discussion (40%) and written coursework of 7,000 words (60%)

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

To provide a sound theoretical and practical basis on international law

Prüfungsstoff

Use of writings on international law and discussion of recent philosophical topics in international law and international relations

Literatur

A syllabus and reading materials shall be provided by the instructor. This shall be posted online at the Moodle-Plattform. Further literature will be given during classes:

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Do 31.03.2022 00:15