This course has the primary objective of fostering a general knowledge of international law as it relates to armed conflict. This body of law includes two distinct areas of international law: international law and the use of armed force and international humanitarian law. The course will introduce students to the basic principles and legal concepts relating to the use of armed force and the conduct of warfare. It will also enable students to discuss contemporary legal issues that have arisen in these areas in light of the basic principles and concepts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:• recognise, explain, analyse and apply the principles, rules and legal concepts relating to the use of armed force and the conduct of warfare;
• describe, summarise and theorise contemporary debates in the development of state practice and jurisprudence in the area of international law and the use of armed force and international humanitarian law;
• describe, distinguish and debate specific in-depth international law issues arising from the decision-making and conduct of armed conflict.
Indicative Assessment
The proposed course assessment will be as follows:• Mid-Semester test (20 multiple choice at 1mark each plus 6 short answer questions of 5 marks each)
• Final research essay of 3000 words
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Requisite and Incompatibility
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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3054 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4368 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4716 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
