Public International Law

Semester: Fall 2014
Course ID: 382G
Credit Hours: 3
Unique: 29680

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
MON, TUE	2:15 - 3:30 pm	TNH 2.138

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
	December 10, 2014

Description

This course provides a basic introduction to public international law. It will survey the basic principles of international law including subjects and sources of international law, the law and interpretation of treaties, the relationship between international law and United States law, and jurisdictional competencies. It will also examine a number of specific subjects including the use of force, human rights, humanitarian law, and international criminal law.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

INTERNATIONAL LAW: NORMS, ACTORS, PROCESS - A PROBLEM-ORIENTED APPROACH *

DUNOFF, RATNER & WIPPMAN

ASPEN , edition: 3
ISBN: 978-0735589179

INTERNATIONAL LAW *

JANIS

ASPEN , edition: 6
ISBN: 978-1454813682

[Bundle available from UT Co-op at significant savings] (optional)

ISBN: 978-1454849032

Instructors

Engle, Karen