International Law, introduction

Description

This course offers students who are new to the subject a concise introduction to public international law: sources, subjects, treaties and the law of treaties, jurisdiction, immunities from jurisdiction, state responsibility, human rights, supervisory mechanisms, peaceful settlement of disputes, regulation of the use of force. The introduction serves to provide the student with a solid basic knowledge that enables pursuing more advanced courses in public international law. Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will Have a basic understanding of the nature and structure of the international legal system Know the main subjects of international law Know the different sources of public international law Have a basic understanding of jurisdiction, immunities from jurisdiction, state responsibility, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the regulation of the use of force, and Be able to follow more advanced courses in the field of public international law