Module Descriptors
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
LAWS51059
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Lisa Mason
Email: L.M.Mountford@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 27
Independent Study Hours: 123
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the nature and principles of Public International Law and the international legal framework, and substantive aspects of Public International Law. Topics to be considered are:
¿ History and function of International Law
¿ United Nations and the structure of the international legal system
¿ Sources of International Law
¿ Law of Treaties
¿ Relationship between International Law and Domestic Law
¿ Statehood, legal personality and recognition
¿ Jurisdiction
¿ Law of the Sea
¿ Immunities
¿ State responsibility
¿ Use of force
¿ History and function of International Law
¿ United Nations and the structure of the international legal system
¿ Sources of International Law
¿ Law of Treaties
¿ Relationship between International Law and Domestic Law
¿ Statehood, legal personality and recognition
¿ Jurisdiction
¿ Law of the Sea
¿ Immunities
¿ State responsibility
¿ Use of force
Module Learning Strategies
Whole Group Sessions: These will mainly be used to introduce broad concepts but will also involve case studies and group exercises where appropriate.
2 hours per week for 11 weeks = 22 hours
Small Group Sessions: These will be used to explore particular aspects of Public International Law in more detail. They will consolidate and build on the knowledge acquired in the whole group session and will develop the analytical and problem-solving skills on which the students will be assessed.
5 one hour sessions = 5 hours
Independent Study: Students will be expected to spend a considerable amount of time on independent study. The main resources to assist them with this are the Study Guide and the Blackboard page. The Study Guide will provide a directed programme of learning guidance. For each small group session, it will include preparation tasks and follow-up tasks as well as reflective assessment forms to help students to assess their progress by identifying strengths and weaknesses.
123 hours
2 hours per week for 11 weeks = 22 hours
Small Group Sessions: These will be used to explore particular aspects of Public International Law in more detail. They will consolidate and build on the knowledge acquired in the whole group session and will develop the analytical and problem-solving skills on which the students will be assessed.
5 one hour sessions = 5 hours
Independent Study: Students will be expected to spend a considerable amount of time on independent study. The main resources to assist them with this are the Study Guide and the Blackboard page. The Study Guide will provide a directed programme of learning guidance. For each small group session, it will include preparation tasks and follow-up tasks as well as reflective assessment forms to help students to assess their progress by identifying strengths and weaknesses.
123 hours
Module Additional Assessment Details
An EXAM length 2 HOURS weighted at 100%, comprising essay and problem questions.
A two hour examination at the end of the teaching block weighted at 100% will assess all Learning Outcomes.
A formative assessment will take place prior to the summative assessment.
A two hour examination at the end of the teaching block weighted at 100% will assess all Learning Outcomes.
A formative assessment will take place prior to the summative assessment.
Module Resources
Public International Law Study Guide and associated materials
Appropriate texts, treaties and instruments, cases and journals
Appropriate texts, treaties and instruments, cases and journals
Module Texts
Crawford, J, Brownlie¿s Principles of International Law (8th ed OUP 2012)
Evans, M, International Law (3rd ed OUP 2010)
Harris, D, Cases and Materials on International Law (7th revised ed Sweet & Maxwell 2010)
Evans, M, International Law (3rd ed OUP 2010)
Harris, D, Cases and Materials on International Law (7th revised ed Sweet & Maxwell 2010)