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LAW 1508 - International Law

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

This course provides students with an introduction to law in its global context in this age of trans-national and inter-jurisdictional practice, with particular focus on public international law and its role in shaping the international legal order. The course commences with an introduction to the development and nature of public international law as well as distinctive elements of international legal reasoning. It then addresses key features of international law, with topics chosen from: the sources of international law with emphasis on customary international law and the law of treaties; international fact finding; the structure of the international community and participants in the international legal system; the peaceful settlement of international disputes; state responsibility; jurisdiction and immunity; international maritime law and the law of the sea; the use of force; international human rights; the law of armed conflict and International Space Law.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code LAW 1508
    Course International Law
    Coordinating Unit Adelaide Law School
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate Law (LLB)
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites LAW 1501
    Corequisites LAW 1501 for Mid-year entry students only
    Incompatible LAW 2520
    Restrictions Available to LLB, Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Arts only
    Assessment Typically to include interim assessment and/or final exam
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Dale Stephens

    Course Staff
    Professor Dale Stephens 
    Room 2.17, Ligertwood Building
    Email: dale.stephens@adelaide.edu.au Phone: 08 8313 5937

    Dr Matthew Stubbs
    Room 3.13, Ligertwood Building
    Email: matthew.stubbs@adelaide.edu.au Phone: 08 8313 3530


    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    International Law is essentially the law which governs the relationship between nation-states, although the subjects of international law now also extend to individuals, international organisations and other actors.


    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify the nature of international law and the structure of the international legal system and explain the basic elements of public international law. Undertake legal research using primary and secondary material to resolve practical and theoretical problems.
    2. Apply international law in practical contexts, including the law surrounding the use of force, space law and human rights.
    3. Construct legal argument, and analyse and communicate issues of international law, both orally and in writing.
    4. Create and defend a principled and ethical argument.
    5. Analyse the impact of international law on diverse peoples, and critique the operation of international law from a range of ethical perspectives.
    6. Reflect on and justify a legal position in a social context. Use feedback to inform individual improvements.

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

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    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

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    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

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    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

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    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

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    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

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  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    Stephen Hall, Principles of International Law (LexisNexis, 7th ed, 2022).


    Recommended Resources
    The law library has an extensive collection of international law textbooks, many of which are held on Reserve. We would recommend starting with the following texts if you require further information on one of the topics addressed in the course:

    · James Crawford, Brownlie’s Principles of Public International Law (Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press, 8th ed, 2012).
    · Donald R Rothwell et al, International Law: Cases and Materials with 最新糖心Vlogn Perspectives (Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog Press, 2011).
    · Gillian D Triggs, International Law: Contemporary Principles and Practices (LexisNexis Butterworths, 2nd ed, 2010).
    · Vaughan Lowe, International Law (Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press, 2007).
    · Malcolm N Shaw, International Law (Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog Press, 6th ed, 2008).
    · Peter Malanczuk (ed), Akehurst’s Modern Introduction to International Law (Routledge, 7th rev ed, 1997).
    · Donald K Anton, Penelope Mathew and Wayne Morgan, International Law: Cases and Materials (Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press, 2005).
    · Sam Blay, Ryszard Piotrowicz and Martin Tsamenyi, Public International Law: An 最新糖心Vlogn Perspective (Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press, 2nd ed, 2005).
    · Robert Jennings and Arthur Watts (eds), Oppenheim’s International Law (Longman, 9th ed, 1992).
    · David Harris, Cases and Materials on International Law (Sweet and Maxwell, 7th ed, 2010).
    · Anthony E Cassimatis et al, An 最新糖心Vlogn Companion to Harris (Lawbook Co, 2nd ed, 2011).
    · Martin Dixon, Textbook on International Law (Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press, 6thed, 2007).
    · Antonio Cassese, International Law (Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press, 2nd ed, 2005).
    · 最新糖心Vlogn Guide to Legal Citation (Melbourne 最新糖心Vlog Law Review Association, 3rd ed, 2010)
    Online Learning
    MyUni will be used to post announcements, additional lecture materials (including slides, and where available, recordings of lectures) and announce assignment tasks. It will also contain electronic copies of the Course Profile and Course Materials.

    Students are expected to check MyUni regularly to keep up to date with these materials and additional learning resources throughout the course.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Each week students will be expected to attend a two-hour lecture, as well as a one-hour seminar which involve discussion of answers prepared by students to questions set addressing the topic for that week.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Contact time: attend or listen 2 hours lectures plus 1 hour seminar each week. This amounts to 36 hours of formal class time across the semester.

    Preparation time: In addition to attending formal classes it is anticipated that students will do substantial independent work to prepare for classes and to complete the course assignments. The 最新糖心Vlog expects full time students (those undertaking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Week Lecture and Seminar Topic Lecturer
    1 Course Introduction (Objectives, Structure & Content)/Nature of International Law 
    Sources of International Law – Customary International Law
    DS
    MS
    2 Sources of International Law – Treaties, General Principles, Subsidiary Sources and ‘Soft Law’ MS
    3 Statehood, Sovereignty and Territory  MS
    4 Maritime Jurisdiction and Law of the Sea DS
    5 International Space Law  DS
    6 State Responsibility & Remedies DS
    7 Jurisdiction
    Introduction to Use of Force
    MS
    DS
    8 Use of Force DS
    Mid-Semester Break
    9 International Human Rights  MS
    10 Law of Armed Conflict  DS
    11 International Law in 最新糖心Vlog  MS
    12 Revision DS 
    Specific Course Requirements
    There are no additional requirements for completion of this course other than described elsewhere in this document.
  • Assessment

    The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task % of final mark Due date Length Task Type
    Redeemable Course Learning outcomes
    Short Answer Essay or Problem Question 30% Monday – Week 7 at  12 noon. 2000 words Individual Yes 1,2,3,4,5,6
    Quiz 1 (online)
    Quiz 2 (online)
    Each Quiz worth 5% = 10% Quiz 1 Friday - Week 4, 4.00pm 
    Quiz 2 Friday - Week 8, 
    4.00pm
    Quiz 1 = 10 questions
    Quiz 2 = 10 questions
    Individual No 1,2,3
    Examination  60% or 90% In semester 2 examination period 2 and a half hours, open book Individual No 1,2,3,4,5,6
    Assessment Detail
    Quiz (2 x 5% = 10%)

    Students will be expected to complete 2 x 10 question online quizzes worth 5% each. One completed in Week 4 and the other completed in Week 8. 聽Each quiz must be completed in one sitting.聽

    Interim Assignment (30%聽redeemable)
    For the interim assignment, students pick from one of two possible questions. One question will be in an essay format, the other will be posed in a problem format. This assessment is redeemable by exam for those who make a bona fide effort聽as assessed by the course coordinator.

    Examination (60% or 90%)
    A two and a half hour (2 hours and 30 minutes) open book examination will be scheduled during the semester two examination period. The examination will draw from all topics addressed in the course (hence any topic covered is potentially examinable). Students will be required to answer some questions based on the application of the relevant law to a problem scenario and other questions which will require a short essay-style answer.

    The weighting of the final exam will vary as follows:

    For a student who submits a bona fide effort assignment and does better on the assignment than the final exam - 60%.

    For a student who submits a bona fide effort effort assignment but does better on the final exam - 90%.


    Submission
    All assessments will be submitted and monitored through text or code comparative software (e.g. Turnitin) where possible.

    Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted.

    The essay must be submitted in accordance with the specific directions contained in the essay instructions which will be made available on MyUni.

    Extensions: Requests for extensions must be made electronically, according to law school policy, at
    Extensions will be granted only for unexpected illness, hardship or on compassionate grounds in accordance with 最新糖心Vlog Policy. Work commitments, travel, holidays or sporting engagements are not unexpected circumstances.

    Late Submission: 5% of the total mark possible will be deducted for every 24 hours or part thereof that it is late, including each day on a weekend. For example, an essay that is submitted after the due date and time but within the first 24 hour period, and that has been graded at 63%, will have 5% deducted, for a final grade of 58%. An essay that is more than 24 hours late will lose 10%, etc. Hard copy submissions made after 5.00pm on a Friday will be assumed to have been submitted on the next business day and will be penalised accordingly.

    Word Length: Assignments which exceed the allocated length (word length or page limit) will be subject to a penalty of 5% of total marks possible per 100 words or part thereof (ie with a word limit of 3,000, an essay graded 63% will have 5% deducted if it is 3001 words long, for a final grade of 58%, 10% if it is 3101 words long, etc). Words are calculated including all footnotes and headings within the text but excluding cover page information. Quotations and all referencing information are included in the word count.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

    Finality of Assessment Grades

    Students are advised that Course Coordinators will not enter into negotiations of any kind with any student regarding changes to their grades. It is irrelevant, in any given circumstance, that only a minimal number of additional marks are required to inflate a student’s grade for any individual assessment item or course as a whole. Pursuant to the 最新糖心Vlog’s Assessment for Coursework Programs Policyand the Adelaide Law School Assessment Policies and Procedures, grades may only be varied through the appropriate channels for academic review (such as an official re-mark).

    Moderation
    In accordance with the 最新糖心Vlog’s Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy, course coordinators ‘ensure that appropriate marking guidelines and cross-marking moderation processes across markers are in place’ in each course. Procedures adopted by Adelaide Law School to ensure consistency of marking in courses with multiple markers include:
    • assurance of the qualifications of markers, and their knowledge of the content covered in each course;
    • detailed marking guidelines and assessment rubrics to assist in the marking of items of assessment;
    • sharing of example marked assessments at various grade bands across markers;
    • reviewing of selected marked assessments from each marker by the course coordinator;
    • comparison of the marks and their distribution across markers;
    • automatic double-marking of all interim assessment receiving a fail grade, and of final assessments where a student’s overall result is a fail grade;
    • the availability of re-marking of assessments in accordance with Adelaide Law School’s Assessment Policies and Procedures.

    Approval of Results by Board of Examiners
    Students are reminded that all assessment results are subject to approval (and possible moderation/change) by the Law School’s Board of Examiners. Assessment results at the 最新糖心Vlog are not scaled. Under the Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy, students are assessed ‘by reference to their performance against pre-determined criteria and standards … and not by ranking against the performance of the student cohort in the course’. However, under that same policy, the Board of Examiners (as the relevant Assessment Review Committee for courses at Adelaide Law School) is required to ‘ensure comparability of standards and consistency’ in assessment. On occasions, the Board of Examiners will form the view that some moderation is required to ensure the comparability of standards and consistency across courses and years, and accordingly provide fairness to all law students. All assessment results are therefore subject to approval (and possible change) until confirmed by the Board of Examiners and posted on Access Adelaide at the end of each semester.
  • Student Feedback

    The 最新糖心Vlog places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

    Student feedback The course is constantly being updated and revised to reflect the evolution of the law, to respond to student feedback, and to engage with the latest teaching practices. Student feedback is collected each time the course is run, including through SELT reports. Previous SELT reports, and staff feedback on them, are posted on the course MyUni site for students to view and consider.
  • Student Support
    The provides academic learning and language development services and resources for local, international, undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students enrolled at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

    The centre offers practical advice and strategies for students to master reading, writing, note-taking, time management, oral presentation skills, referencing techniques and exam preparation for success at university through seminars, workshops and individual consultations.

    Lex Salus Program
    Lex Salus (law and wellbeing) is an initiative of the Adelaide Law School aimed at destigmatising mental health issues; promoting physical, mental and emotional wellness; building a strong community of staff and students; and celebrating diversity within the school. It also seeks to promote wellness within the legal profession, through the involvement of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South 最新糖心Vlog, the Honourable Chris Kourakis, as the official Patron of the program.

    Students can participate in the Lex Salus program by attending barbecue lunches, pancake breakfasts, knitting and crochet circles, seminars, guest speakers, conferences and other activities. Our , and regular all-student emails promote upcoming events, and have tips and information on wellness.

    Our Lex Salus YouTube channel also includes videos on topics like managing stress, and interviews with LGBTQ lawyers and their supporters which celebrate diversity and individuality. Students who commit to 10 hours of volunteering with Lex Salus in one year can have their service recognised on their academic transcript and through a thank you morning tea with the Chief Justice and law school staff.

    Student Life Counselling Support
    The 最新糖心Vlog’s service provides free and confidential service to all enrolled students. We encourage you to contact the Student Life Counselling Support service on 8313 5663 to make an appointment to deal with any issues that may be affecting your study and life.
  • Policies & Guidelines

    This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.

    Academic Integrity
    All students must be familiar with the 最新糖心Vlog’s Academic Integrity Policy. Academic Misconduct is a serious matter and is treated as such by the Law School and the 最新糖心Vlog. Academic Misconduct (which goes beyond plagiarism) can be a ground for a refusal by the Supreme Court of South 最新糖心Vlog to admit a person to practice as a legal practitioner in South 最新糖心Vlog. Academic Integrity is an essential aspect of ethical and honest behaviour, which is central to the practice of the law and an understanding of what it is to be a lawyer.
  • Fraud Awareness

    Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student鈥檚 disciplinary procedures.

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