Law School Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW | ||
Code | LAW353 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr V Tzevelekos Law V.Tzevelekos@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The module provides students with an in-depth specialist knowledge of the principles and structure of international law, with special emphasis on law-making processes; Critical tools for an understanding of the interaction of political and legal factors in the conduct of international relations; Ability to identify the law and apply it correctly to hypothetical scenarios informed by major doctrinal and policy concerns; Ability to undertake independent research and reflect on today’s most debated theoretical and practical issue in the field; Ability to construct coherent legal arguments orally and in writing; Ability to interpret and evaluate international legal materials against the backdrop of multiple international, regional and domestic legal and policy frameworks. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) A critical understanding and knowledge of the principles that form the basis of the law governing inter-state relations |
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(LO2) An ability to identify complex international legal issues and problems including those suitable for further research |
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(LO3) An ability to work effectively with all relevant primary and secondary international legal sources, including complex materials, and to inform and develop understanding of a given topic |
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(LO4) An awareness of the interaction of political and legal factors in the conduct of international relations |
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(LO5) An ability to apply legal knowledge to complex situations including those involving doctrinal disputes over the theory and practice of international law, and to offer own reasoned views over such legal disputes |
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(LO6) An ability to construct coherent legal arguments orally and in writing |
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(LO7) An ability to undertake independent research, and to think critically about international legal issues |
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(LO8) An ability to interpret and evaluate international legal materials within the wider context of international relations and domestic practices |
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(S1) Conduct independent research and critical analysis |
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(S2) Problem Solving |
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(S3) Verbal communication and reasoning |
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(S4) Effective legal reasoning |
Syllabus |
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Nature, history and basis of international law; Sources of international law: overview; Customary international law and the role of soft law Subjects of international law; Statehood and the role of recognition; State jurisdiction: principles and practice; State & diplomatic immunities; The International Court of Justice: established and emerging case law; International law and domestic law; [Please note that not all the above topics may necessarily be taught in any given semester.] |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Pattern Module Delivery • Synchronous sessions (FTF and/or via Zoom) |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
12 |
34 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 22
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60 mins X 2 totaling 12
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Private Study | 116 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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⢠MCQ: accounting for 10% of the final grade | 10 | |||||
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 3500 word | 90 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Other Staff Teaching on this Module |
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Dr RJ Knox | Law | R.Knox@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr A Chalabi | Law | A.Chalabi@liverpool.ac.uk |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Co-requisite modules: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Additional Programme Information |