INTERNATIONAL LAW

Students will study the system of implicit and explicit agreements that bind together nation-states in adherence to recognized values and standards. It will encompass public international law involving the United Nations, maritime law, international criminal law and the Geneva convention. It will also deal with private international law and supranational law concerning current regional agreements where the special distinguishing quality is that laws of nation states are held inapplicable when in conflict with a supranational legal system.

1. To increase participating student's knowledge of important areas of International Law. 2. To introduce students to legal research and various sources of law. 3. To increase the participating student's interest in International Law. 4. To improve a participating student’s presentation and writing skills.

Every student will start the semester on 0 points for participation. During the class there are things that can gain (+) you points and things that can lose (-) you points. You cannot score any higher than 10 points. Things That Will Lose You Points: Littering = -1pt Excessive Mobile Phone Usage = -1pt Talking On A Phone During Class = -1pt No Book Or Note Book = -1pt No Pen/Pencil = -1pt Excessive Chatting = -1pt Eating Or Chewing Gum In Class = -1pt Sleeping In Class = -2pts Things That Will Gain You Points: Actively Participating In Class (Asking And Answering Questions) = +1pt Asking Questions During Case Presentations = +1pt Showing Evidence Of Reading The Textbook Chapters Ahead Of Class = +1pt NB: These can be added to if behaviour is deemed sufficiently appropriate or inappropriate to merit it.

You will need a good level of English for this class, because this class will be taught in English. Before each class it will be essential to read the chapter of the book that the topic is about. Don't worry, you do not need any knowledge of law to begin with.

A knowledge of International Law is essential for any student studying International Relations, as it influences the behaviour and actions, and in some cases relates to the sole purpose of many international organisations.