International Law and Politics (LAWS90023)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
About this subject
Overview
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The course will examine the ways in which ‘political’ arguments and considerations intrude in the various fields of public international law and are then translated into legal doctrines and principles in legal practice. It will thus offer a contextual reading of the role of international law – use of force, human rights, international criminal law, international economic law – in the struggle for the adoption of spiritual and material values in the world
Principal topics include:
- A brief contextual history of the 'rise' of modern international law (1870-2000)
- An analysis of the structure of international legal argument
- A study of history and structure in the following fields:
- Sovereignty
- Sources of international law
- Use of force
- Human rights
- International criminal law
- International investment law 'Fragmentation'.
Intended learning outcomes
A student who has successfully completed this subject will:
- Have a sophisticated understanding of the history and structure of international legal argument
- Possess critical awareness of the political and value-laden character of international legal rules and practices
- Be able to construct professionally competent legal arguments in key fields of international law
- Have the capacity to be an engaged participant in debates about the role and value of international law as an argumentative practice.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All students must have completed an introductory course in international law.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level. While every effort will be made to meet the needs of students trained in other fields, concessions will not be made in the general level of instruction or assessment. Most subjects assume the knowledge usually acquired in a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent). Applicants should note that admission to some subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters will be dependent upon the individual applicant’s educational background and professional experience.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Class participation (10%)
- Take-home examination (90%)
A minimum of 75% attendance is a hurdle requirement.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
The pre-teaching period commences four weeks before the subject commencement date. From this time, students are expected to access and review the Reading Guide that will be available from the LMS subject page and the subject materials provided by the subject coordinator, which will be available from Melbourne Law School. Refer to the Reading Guide for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences.
Additional delivery details
This subject has a quota of 30 students. Please refer to the Melbourne Law Masters website for further information about the management of subject quotas and waitlists.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public and International Law Course Graduate Diploma in International Law Course Graduate Diploma in Government Law Course Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies Course Master of Laws - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
If required, please contact law-admissions@unimelb.edu.au for subject coordinator approval.
Last updated: 3 November 2022