Public International Law

Course	L-503-THJR
Semester	5
ETCS	8
Core	Yes

Year	3. year
Semester	Fall 2024
Level of course	1. First cycle, introductory
Type of course	Core
Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
Schedule	Five lectures per week
Lecturer	No lecturer found.
Content
During the first half of the course the following topics will be addressed: the nature and characteristics of international law, the relation of municipal and international law, sources, subjects of international law, territory, state responsibility, jurisdiction and immunities, the law of treaties, use of force, and friendly settlement of disputes. International institutions will be introduced, and the role and organization of the United Nations examined. In the second half of the course some sub-areas will be introduced: international criminal law, international economic law, the law of the sea, and human rights. Throughout the course, due account will be paid to current events and debate.
Learning outcome - Objectives
On completion of the course students should: • be familiar with the basic principles of public international law; • understand the relationship between international and national law; • understand principles relating to peaceful settlement of disputes, including the jurisdiction of international courts and tribunals; • understand the role and position of international organizations; • have been introduced to some more specialized sub-areas of international law; • be able to analyze and solve international law problems.
Course assessment
Assignment (30%), Practical Assignment (30%), Final examination (40%).
Reading material
No reading material found.
Teaching and learning activities
Lectures and discussions
Language of instruction	Icelandic