Module Provider: |
School of Law |
Number of credits: |
30 [15 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
M |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn and Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
CPM
Waters |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to theoretical and practical approaches to the separate disciplines of International Law and International Relations and to set students on the path towards the development of interdisciplinary analysis of the two disciplines. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
On completion of the module, students will be expected to be able to:
identify the basic theoretical underpinnings of both International Law and International Relations;
identify and analyse practical issues of interest to each discipline;
undertake rudimentary forms of interdisciplinary analysis of specific problems in International Law and International Relations. |
Additional outcomes:
In addition to those listed in the School of Law's 'core skills statement', the module aims to further develop written and oral communication skills and will rely heavily on the reading and critical evaluation of both primary and secondary source material. |
Outline content:
The Nature of International Law
Theories of International Law
Theories of International Relations
Collective Security
Legal Issues Relating to the Use of Force
International Criminal Law
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Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
The module is organised on the basis of sixteen two-hour seminars taught during the Autumn Term and fourteen two-hour seminars taught in the Spring Term with thirty contact hours in total. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
8 x 2 hrs |
7 x 2 hrs |
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| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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revision by e-mail |
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| Total hours |
16 |
14 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
1 |
1 |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework
Two assessed essays of not more than 7 pages each formatted in accordance with the rules as set out in the School Guide (Programme Assessment) Assessed Work Rules.
Relative percentage of coursework: 50% (25% each essay)
Examinations
One two-hour examination in May/June (to questions out of at least four).
Requirements for a pass: 50% overall.
Reassessment arrangements: See School Guide (Programme Assessment), but note that only the failed element(s) must be retaken with marks for the passed element(s)being carried forward.
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