The course is intended to be a follow-up course to LAWS8182 Principles of International Law. It too will focus on general international law, seeking to identify, in particular, the impact of the relevant norms on the conduct of international relations and national decision-making in this area.
Subject matter coverage will centre on those parts of general international law that are not covered in Principles of International Law, yet are regarded as necessary for a well-rounded knowledge of the subject matter befitting a specialist degree in Public International Law. Some continuing attention will be devoted to further developing the students' capacity to apply international legal norms in concrete settings.
Topics covered in lectures will usually include:
- territory in international law
- State responsibility
- the use of force, including UN enforcement measures
- jurisdiction and immunities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
A participant who has successfully completed this course should:
- have acquired a clear understanding of the nature, role and impact of legal considerations in the conduct of international relations and of national decision-making in that field;
- understand how the mechanisms governing the generation and modification of international legal norms apply in particular contexts; and
- be conversant with the substance of the legal norms that form the core of the regulatory regime governing interactions between States, and capable of applying them in a practical setting.
Other Information
It is recommended that students complete LAWS8183 Advanced Principles of International Law immediately after LAWS8182 Principles of International Law, before completing electives.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will comprise of a Quiz (40%) and a take home exam (60%).
Students must rely on the approved Means of Assessment which will be posted to the Wattle course site approximately 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
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Workload
26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery over 4 days)
Summer 2014 course dates: 13-14 & 27-28 March
Winter 2014 course dates: 11-12 & 25-26 September
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Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
to be advisedAssumed Knowledge
Participants must have completed Principles of International Law (LAWS8182) or equivalent.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2958 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4146 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Autumn Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1624 | 09 Apr 2015 | 09 Apr 2015 | 24 Apr 2015 | 05 Jun 2015 | In Person | N/A |
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1630 | 10 Sep 2015 | 10 Sep 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 | 06 Nov 2015 | In Person | N/A |
