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The course analyses recent developments in public international law. It first considers the sources of public international law. The question is then asked whether traditional public international law can regulate pressing issues on the international plane. Examples of these problems are: international terrorism, nuclear weapons proliferation, protection of human rights, ethnic conflicts, and climate change. The course encourages the student to think creatively as an international lawyer to resolve contemporary international dilemmas. Teaching will be mostly delivered through discussion based seminars. Assessment is based on the drafting of an essay and an exam.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 25 credits (12.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course analyses recent developments in public international law. It first considers the sources of public international law. The question is then asked whether traditional public international law can regulate pressing issues on the international plane. Examples of these problems are: international terrorism, nuclear weapons proliferation, protection of human rights, ethnic conflicts, and climate change. The course encourages the student to think creatively as an international lawyer to resolve contemporary international dilemmas. Teaching will be mostly delivered through discussion based seminars. Assessment is based on the drafting of an essay and an exam.
Main Learning Outcomes:
· An enhanced knowledge of general public international law;
· An ability to access, and use for analysis, relevant texts and electronic databases;
· An ability to organise and communicate ideas clearly and cogently;
· Skills of interpretation, analysis, critical reasoning, and independent thought in relation to current key aspects of public international law;
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt
Resit
There are no assessments for this course.
Feedback on the essay will be provided on the feedback form within three weeks from the date of submission.
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