Key facts
UNE unit code: LLM562
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
This unit aims to provide you with a comprehensive and critical knowledge of international law, including ‘public’ international law and the fundamentals of ‘private’ international law.
The unit explains the different areas of international relations, including sovereignty, the law of the sea and outer space, peace and war, diplomatic and consular relations, international economic law, international environmental law, human rights and international criminal law.
You will be familiarised with the functioning of the principles governing different international legal regimes, including international legal personality, the sources of international law and international responsibility.
The reflective element of this unit will build your problem solving and communication skills as well as your technical vocabulary, with opportunities to explore and demonstrate your understanding of international law in various contemporary scenarios.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate specialist and advanced knowledge of the of the nature and scope of international law, including knowledge of its structure, institutions, fundamental doctrines and principles;
- use well-developed and autonomous initiative, judgement and advanced research skills to critically analyse, synthesise, evaluate and consolidate legal concepts, values and rules of international law to construct persuasive legal arguments and solutions, applying the technical vocabulary of international law to fact-based problems; and
- use advanced cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in demonstrating an understanding of the sources of International law.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment Research Exercise | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 4000 |
| Final Invigilated Examination - assurance task | Yes | 60% | All offerings | There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. To pass this unit, you must achieve at least 50% in this task, and meet all other passing requirements in the unit. No. Words: 2500 equivalent |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
The International Legal System
ISBN: 9780455240473
Quirico, O., Thomson Reuters 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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