LAW 7170 - Public International Law
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code LAW 7170 Course Public International Law Coordinating Unit Adelaide Law School Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Intensive Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites Students without a Bachelor of Laws must have completed LAW 7177 Incompatible LAW 2520 and LAW 1508 Assessment 10% - Group Presentation, 25%- Current Issues Analysis 1,500 words (Optional, Redeemable); Research Essay maximum 5,500words, chosen from a list of approved topics Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Rebecca LaForgia
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Understand the nature of public international law and the structure of the international legal system 2 Define and apply the basic elements of public international law - its sources and subjects, the recognition and jurisdiction of States in international law and principles of State responsibility 3 Develop an understanding of several key areas of ‘public international law’ including the law surrounding the use of force and human rights and treaty interpretation. 4 Understand how international law influences the development and adaptation of 最新糖心Vlogn domestic law through legislative, executive and judicial action 5 Critically examine the operation and application of international law in practical contexts 6 Develop effective skills, both orally and in writing, in the construction of legal argument and the independent and self directed analysis on issues of international law 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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3,4,5 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1,2,3,4,5,6 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
5,6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
5,6 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Stephen Hall, Principles of International Law (LexisNexis Butterworths, 4th ed, 2014).Recommended Resources
The law library has an extensive collection of international law textbooks, many of which are held on Reserve. I 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.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
For most topics, the first hour will be devoted to an interactive discussion of either an important case on that topic or of a relevant article or commentary addressing that topic, while the second will involve discussion of questions (both conceptual and practical/problem-based) on the topic. There will be a detailed outline given in class to guide each day of teaching.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The 最新糖心Vlog expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. This means that you are expected to commit approximately 9 hours of private study in addition to your regular classes.Learning Activities Summary
Public International Law - Topic Outline 9-11am 12-2pm 3-5pm Friday Nature and Development of International Law; Contemporary examples of current debates surrounding International Law. The Law of Treaties; Competing roles for Interpretation using case examples. Case Study: The International law governing the use of Armed Drones. Saturday The legality of the Use of Force in International Law and the role of the Security Council Case example reviewing; The Legal Justifications for the Iraq War Case study; The Chilcott report and Compliance with International Humanitarian Law. Friday Group Presentations Introduction to the Role of the United Nations and Methods of Promoting Peace through international law, including peaceful settlement of international disputes. Case studies on Promoting Peace through International Law. Saturday International Law and International Human Rights. Selected Case Studies on Human Rights, including the right to sanitation. Overview and revision and discussion of research essays. -
Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
*Students who have completed the Current Issues Analysis and received a mark of at least 50% for that assessment may apply to the Course Coordinator for approval to submit a Research Essay of 4,000 words.Assessment Item % of Final Mark Individual/Group Due Date Redeemable? Course Learning Outcome Class Presentation (Compulsory) 10% Group N/A No. Current Issues Analysis, 1,500 word limit (Optional) 25% TBA Yes. Research Essay, 5,500 word limit*, from a list of approved topics (Compulsory) 65% or 90% TBA N/A Assessment Detail
1. Group Presentation (10%, Compulsory, NOT Redeemable)
In order for our interactive class discussions to be as productive as possible, 10% of each student's final grade will be based on their group presentation, the topic of which will be a synthesis of course material covered to that point in the course.
2. Current Issues Analysis (25%, Optional, Redeemable)
International law is an exciting field in which new challenges are always presented. Students are invited to prepare a legal analysis of current issues in international law raised in newspaper or internet article(s) on a public international law topic and originally published in the 12 months prior to the course commencing.
3. Research Essay (65% or 90%, Compulsory)
The primary assessment in this course will be a research essay, to be chosen from a list of approved topics (or on a topic approved by the Course Coordinator on application).Submission
Standard Adelaide Law School submission requirements apply. Specific information will be provided in the assessment instructions for each item of assessment.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 .
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Student Feedback
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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.
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