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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 delivered through lectures and discussion-based seminars.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | 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 delivered through lectures and discussion-based seminars.
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.
2500 word essay (30%)
Exam (70%)
resit: essay mark carried forward, exam to be resit
Alternative Resit Arrangements
Resit failed element in same format
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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