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International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

2021/2022
Учебный год
ENG
Обучение ведется на английском языке
3
Кредиты
Статус:
Курс по выбору
Когда читается:
4-й курс, 2 модуль

Преподаватель


Бударагина Людмила Валерьевна

Course Syllabus

Abstract

International Law in Action explains the functions of each international court and tribunal present in The Hague, and it looks at how these institutions address contemporary problems. On the basis of selected cases, and through interviews with judges and lawyers, you will explore the role of these courts and tribunals and their potential to contribute to global justice. During all forms of monitoring the assessment is made on ten-grade scale. To pass the test the student must demonstrate his mastering of the conceptual apparatus and the basic legal concepts as well as the basic skills to analyze the international legislation. When writing his essay the student must demonstrate his ability to conduct an independent research and to draw conclusions on the basis of information obtained from sources and scientific literature. A mandatory requirement to all written works shall be language accuracy and the correct use of scientific vocabulary and references. During tests and examinations the student must demonstrate the mastering of at least 70% of the studied material, skills for analyzing historical and legal sources, correct application of legislation, mastering of legal terminology, the ability to think legally.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • The training in the International Law in Action is aimed to develop knowledge and skills, sufficient for subsequent digestion of branch disciplines.. Student competence generated as a result of the discipline study After the study of the discipline the student should: Be familiar with the concepts and the main characteristics of International law; basic laws of origin, function and development of International law; the role of International law in the management of current international relations, conflict settlement and combating crime; development of the basic institutions of international humanitarian, maritime, economic, diplomatic and consular law, the law of armed conflict, international treaties and organizations. Be able to operate with legal concepts and categories; to analyze legislation and legal relationships arising therefrom; to analyze, interpret and apply the law correctly. Have skills for working knowledge with legal acts, analyzing various legal events and relations, which are the objects of professional activity; solution of legal problems and conflicts.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • The student knows the international arbitration courts system; in particular he focuses on the Permanent court of arbitration, inter-state arbitration and investor-state arbitration.
  • The student should be familiar with the jurisdiction of ICJ and its dual competence.
  • The student should be familiar with the preconditions for international dispute settlement appearance, with the current system of international courts and tribunals
  • The student summarizes the knowledge obtained, allocates distinctive features and purpose of each international court and tribunal
  • The student understands how international criminal courts and tribunals exercise their powers, he is familiar with current situations and cases regarding ensuring individual criminal responsibility
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • An introduction to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague (Week 1)
  • The International Court of Justice (ICJ) (Week 2)
  • The Arbitration of International Disputes (Week 3)
  • International Criminal Courts and Tribunals (Week 4)
  • Conclusions of the three Course Themes (Week 5)
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Онлайн-тест
  • non-blocking Итоговый экзамен
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2021/2022 2nd module
    0.7 * Итоговый экзамен + 0.3 * Онлайн-тест
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • von Bogdandy, A., & Villarreal, P. A. (2021). The Role of International Law in Vaccinating Against COVID-19: Appraising the COVAX Initiative. Zeitschrift Für Ausländisches Öffentliches Recht Und Völkerrecht / Heidelberg Journal of International Law ; Volume 81, Issue 1, Page 89-116 ; ISSN 0044-2348. https://doi.org/10.17104/0044-2348-2021-1-89
  • Лазутин Л.А., под ред., Суворова В.Я. - Международное право - Юстиция - 2021 - ISBN: 978-5-4365-5041-1 - Текст электронный // ЭБС BOOKRU - URL: https://book.ru/book/936645

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Абашидзе А. Х., Солнцев А. М. - МЕЖДУНАРОДНОЕ ПРАВО. МИРНОЕ РАЗРЕШЕНИЕ СПОРОВ 3-е изд., испр. и доп. Учебное пособие для вузов - М.:Издательство Юрайт - 2020 - 221с. - ISBN: 978-5-534-07334-8 - Текст электронный // ЭБС ЮРАЙТ - URL: https://urait.ru/book/mezhdunarodnoe-pravo-mirnoe-razreshenie-sporov-452439
  • Уткин В.А. - Международное право борьбы с преступностью - Юстиция - 2021 - ISBN: 978-5-4365-5157-9 - Текст электронный // ЭБС BOOKRU - URL: https://book.ru/book/936357
  • Шумилов В.М. - Международное право - Юстиция - 2020 - ISBN: 978-5-4365-3342-1 - Текст электронный // ЭБС BOOKRU - URL: https://book.ru/book/932084