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B003292 - INTERNATIONAL LAW
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Teaching Language
Learning Objectives
Course Content
Prerequisites
Teaching Methods
Type of Assessment
Course program
Suggested readings
Further information
Academic Year 2017-18
Course year
Second year - First Semester
Belonging Department
Political and Social Sciences (DSPS)
Course Type
Single education field course
Scientific Area
IUS/13 - INTERNATIONAL LAW
Credits
6
Teaching Hours
48
Teaching Term
18/09/2017 ⇒ 15/12/2017
Attendance required
No
Type of Evaluation
Final Grade
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Teaching Language
italian
Learning Objectives
The course aims to provide an adequate basic knowledge of public international law. The student will acquire the ability to identify the subjects of international law, examine the sources, and know the rules on State liability for wrongful acts
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The basic notions of public international law will be the object of this course. Subjects, sources, the law of treaties, the law of state responsibility, immunity and the peaceful settlemnet of disputes
Prerequisites
The study of international law presupposes knowledge of basic legal notions. It is strongly recommended that you have already passed the exam of Institutions of Public Law.
Teaching Methods
Lectures: 48 hours
Type of Assessment
The final exam is a written test. The written exam consists in 2 open questions (at your choice among 3) to be answered in one hour
Course program
Part I: Characteristics and Historical Evolution of the International Community.The subjects of international law. The State and its organs. Birth and extinction. State Succession. The sovereignty over the territory and on people. Privileges and immunities of the State and its organs. Other subjects: international organizations, insurgents, MLN, Holy See, individuals.
Part II: Sources: Custom, Treaties, Ius Cogens and other Sources. Relationships between international law and domestic law. Wrongful acts and State responsibility. Prevention and settlement of disputes.
Part II: Sources: Custom, Treaties, Ius Cogens and other Sources. Relationships between international law and domestic law. Wrongful acts and State responsibility. Prevention and settlement of disputes.
Suggested readings
1) Cassese, Diritto internazionale (a cura di Micaela Frulli), 3° edizione, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2017
Further information
Highly recommended to visit the website connected to the handbook: Pandora WEB where there are test exercises and other materials