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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Public International Law | |||
| Reference | LL4218 | Version | 2 |
| Created | May 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To identify the principles which underpin the international legal system, analyse the distinctive norms/rules which regulate the international legal system, as distinct from domestic law. To examine and evaluate the practical application of international law and its response to contemporary international issues. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse and critically evaluate the principles, sources and vocabulary of international law. |
| 2 | Appraise and discuss the major influencing factors which have determined the scope and nature of international law as a legal system. |
| 3 | Evaluate the practical international legal implications of current events. |
| 4 | Synthesise relevant doctrinal and policy issues in relation to a contemporary issue. |
| 5 | Construct and support orally and in writing a legal argument on issues of contemporary international law. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Examination of the history, development and nature of the international legal system; the sources of international law; international personality; the rights and duties of states; the emergence of international organisations; and the position of the individual on the international stage. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture and seminar based module. Lectures provide core module content. Seminars develop associated higher level skills through student centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | WALLACE, R. and MARTIN-ORTEGA, O., 2020. International Law. 9th ed. London: Sweet & Maxwell |
| 2 | (James Crawford) BROWNLIE, I., 2019. Principles of Public International Law. 9th ed. Oxford: Clarendon Press |
| 3 | CASSESE, A., 2004. International Law. 2nd edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 4 | HARRIS, D.J., 2015. Cases and Materials on International Law. 8th ed. London: Sweet & Maxwell. |
| 5 | SHAW, M., 2018. International Law. 8th ed. Cambridge. |
| 6 | EZEANI, E.C, 2013 Success in Law Studies: The 10 Keys to Top Grades EUP. |