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251152 KU Public International Law: Foundations and U.S. Approaches (2022W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), Universitätslehrgänge
MIXED

This is a fee-based continuous education and training programme/certificate course offered by the Postgraduate Center. Please note that you must be admitted to a continuing education and training programme/certificate course to participate.

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims: Introduction to Public International Law
Contents: This course begins with some of the foundational principles of public international law, including consideration of whether international law is really law compared to municipal law. It also examines the basic sources of international law, including treaties and customary international law. The course will then explore how international law is incorporated into municipal law in the United States, and will examine the relationship between the legislative and executive branches in the conduct of foreign relations in the United States.
Method: Lecture and discussion

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment: Written exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

50% for a positive grade, based on the written exam

Examination topics

All topics covered in the course.

Reading list

Materials will be provided during the course.

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