International Law

1. Define and explain key concepts of international law.
2. Identify and analyze the sources and subjects of international law.
3. Compare and contrast different theories and approaches to international law.
4. Apply principles of international law to practical world events.
5. Evaluate the role of international organizations in promoting international law.
6. Assess the limitations and possibilities of international law in addressing global challenges.

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Understanding the Concept 'International Law' Within European Diplomatic Practices

   • Unit 1: What is International Law? · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Define international law and its key principles.. Understand the role of states and non-state actors in international law.. Discuss the significance of international law in regulating international relations..

2. Week 2Module 1: Understanding the Concept 'International Law' Within European Diplomatic Practices

   • Unit 2: Europe, the Origin and Historical Development of International Law · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: Explore the origins and historical development of international law in Europe.. Identify key ancient powers and their contributions to international law.. Analyze the impact of Medieval Natural Law on international law..

3. Week 3Module 1: Understanding the Concept 'International Law' Within European Diplomatic Practices

   • Unit 3: Classical/Early Writers of International Law · 2 hours

     Study Unit 3: Review the works of classical/early writers of international law.. Understand the contributions of Hugo Grotius and Thomas Hobbes.. Discuss the debates between universalists and pluralists..

4. Week 4Module 1: Understanding the Concept 'International Law' Within European Diplomatic Practices

   • Unit 4: The Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Compare and contrast international law and municipal law.. Understand the law-making and enforcement processes in both systems.. Discuss the theories of monism and dualism..

5. Week 5Module 1: Understanding the Concept 'International Law' Within European Diplomatic Practices

   • Unit 5: Contemporary issues in International Law · 2 hours

     Study Unit 5: Examine contemporary issues in international law.. Discuss racial discrimination, diplomatic immunity, and the international economic order.. Analyze the position of international law on these issues..

6. Week 6Module 2: International Law: Sources, Theories, Approaches and Principles

   • Unit 1: Nature of International Law · 2 hours

     Study Unit 1: Understand the nature of international law.. Differentiate international law from domestic law.. Examine the role of states and non-state actors in international law..

7. Week 7Module 2: International Law: Sources, Theories, Approaches and Principles

   • Unit 2: Sources and Subjects of International Law · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: Identify the sources and subjects of international law.. Understand treaties, customs, and general principles of law.. Examine the role of states, international organizations, and individuals as subjects of international law..

8. Week 8Module 2: International Law: Sources, Theories, Approaches and Principles

   • Unit 3: Theories of International Law: Positivist, Naturalist etc., · 2 hours

     Study Unit 3: Explore the theories of international law.. Understand positivist, naturalist, and historical theories.. Analyze the relevance of these theories in understanding international law..

9. Week 9Module 2: International Law: Sources, Theories, Approaches and Principles

   • Unit 4: Principles of International Law: Principles of Self Determination, Reciprocity, Rights to Protect. · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Understand the principles of international law.. Examine principles of self-determination, reciprocity, and rights to protect.. Apply these principles to practical world events..

10. Week 10Module 2: International Law: Sources, Theories, Approaches and Principles

    • Unit 5: Human Rights in International Law · 2 hours

      Study Unit 5: Explore human rights in international law.. Understand the international legal framework for human rights.. Analyze the role of international organizations in promoting human rights..

11. Week 11Module 3: Some International Laws and the Environment

    • Unit 1: Laws of War · 2 hours

      Study Unit 1: Examine the laws of war.. Understand the historical development of the laws of war.. Analyze the principles of distinction and proportionality..

    • Unit 2: Laws of the Sea · 2 hours

      Study Unit 2: Examine the laws of the sea.. Understand the historical development of the laws of the sea.. Analyze the concept of freedom of the seas and the exclusive economic zone..

12. Week 12Module 3: Some International Laws and the Environment

    • Unit 3: Air Space and Outer Space Law · 2 hours

      Study Unit 3: Examine air space and outer space law.. Understand the principles of sovereignty in air space.. Analyze the legal framework for the exploration and use of outer space..

    • Unit 4: International Environmental Protection Laws · 2 hours

      Study Unit 4: Examine international environmental protection laws.. Understand the principles of sustainable development and environmental protection.. Analyze the role of international agreements in addressing environmental challenges..

13. Week 13Module 3: Some International Laws and the Environment

    • Unit 5: International Law of Treaty · 2 hours

      Study Unit 5: Examine the international law of treaty.. Understand the principles of treaty interpretation and enforcement.. Analyze the role of treaties in international relations..