Universität Wien

030385 PF Exercises in Public International Law (2006W)

Exercises in Public International Law

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Beginn: 5.10.2006

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 05.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 12.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 19.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 09.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 16.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 23.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 30.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 07.12. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 14.12. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 11.01. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 18.01. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 25.01. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The focus of these exercises will be on the discussion of central issues of contemporary international law on the basis of cases. The political background of these problems will also be explored. Active participation by students is required.
The following topics will be covered:
- the evolution and political foundations of international law
- the sources of international law
- states and intergovernmental organizations
- human and minority rights
- self-determination of peoples
- the prohibition of the use of force and non-intervention in internal affairs
- the peaceful settlement of disputes
- state responsibility

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

provide students with a deeper understanding of the special characteristics and the political background of public international law, enable them to work with the sources of international law, discuss key problems in areas of particular relevance, improve knowledge of legal English

Examination topics

discussion of key theoretical issues and important cases in the field of public international law, solution of ficticious cases in writing

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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