International Law (IR) (U04175)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LAW-1-INTS1IR

This course develops knowledge and understanding of (i) the international legal system; (ii) the main institutions which contribute to the development and application of international law; (iii) the legal rules, principles and processes which govern key areas of inter-state activity; (iv) the interface between international law and international relations

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Prohibited combinations : U02830, International Law Ordinary

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

Other subject areas

School (School of Social and Political Science), (School of Social and Political Science, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 6 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2008	11:10	12:00	Lecture Theatre 270, Old College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	12:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Monday 1110 - 1200 in Lecture Theatre 270
Thursday 1110 - 1200 in Lecture Theatre 270

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To develop student skills of (i) case and treaty analysis;
(ii) legal reasoning; (iii) criticism; (iv) oral and written communication; and (v) legal research.

Assessment Information

One Essay of 4 pages worth 20%; December Exam worth 80%

Should a resit be required this will be an exam, and the essay mark will be carried forward. The same weighting will apply.