Syllabus

Title
5304 Principles of International Law
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Monika Polzin, LL.M.
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/15/23 to 02/26/23
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/15/23 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM TC.5.05
Wednesday 03/22/23 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM TC.5.15
Monday 03/27/23 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM D5.0.002
Wednesday 03/29/23 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.001
Wednesday 04/12/23 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.2.01
Wednesday 04/19/23 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM TC.3.21
Wednesday 04/26/23 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.5.01
Wednesday 05/03/23 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM TC.5.15
Wednesday 05/24/23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D3.0.225
Contents

Topics discussed in this course include (1) the nature of international law and the international system, (2) subjects of international law, (3) the sources of international law, (4) international law and national/EU law, (5) the prohibition of the use of force, (6) state responsibility, (7) immunities from national jurisdiction, (8) peaceful settlement of disputes.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course students will be able:

• to autonomously analyse and assess cases governed by international law in areas covered by the course (see above);
• in particular, to properly apply the acquired knowledge to case solutions;
• and to understand and assess the implications of both current and future developments in the field of international law.

Moreover, this course promotes students' skills:

• to autonomously identify and effectively synthesise problems, both orally and in writing, and to provide for adequate solutions;
• to apply acquired knowledge in practice;
• and to independently develop acquired knowledge further, thereby allowing them to effectively keep pace with new legal developments.

Attendance requirements
Attendance is compulsory. While students are allowed to miss two entire classes, successful passing of the course is not possible in case of absence going beyond that. Students who miss the first class without prior notification to the course convenors will be deregistered from the course.
Teaching/learning method(s)

Lecture, case studies, guided self-study of selected textbook chapters.

Assessment

Students' performance will be assessed based on two exams, i.e. a midterm exam (30 percent) and a final exam (60 percent) and oral participation (10 percent). The midterm exam may contain multiple choice questions.

Grading will be as follows: 0-49 points Nicht Genügend, 50-62 points Genügend, 63-77 points Befriedigend, 78-89 points Gut, 90-100 points Sehr Gut.

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

During the registration period places are allocated according to the "first-come, first-served" principle. After the registration period, students from the waiting list who don't yet have a valid registration will be assigned to available places based on their progress in their studies.

Readings

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Recommended previous knowledge and skills

Please note that this course is primarily aimed at students of law. Participants are expected to have a solid knowledge of law in general, and of (Austrian) public law and EU law in particular.

Availability of lecturer(s)

See above.

Other

This course will be held in English.

Additional information on MyLEARN.

Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1

Nature of International Law and the international system

Subjects of International Law

2

Subjects of International Law

3

Sources of International Law

4

Sources of International Law

International Law and European Union and National Law

5

Midterm exam (12 April 2023)

6

Use of force

7

Use of Force

8

State responsibility

9

The Peaceful Settlement of Disputes

10

Final exam (24 May 2023)

Last edited: 2023-03-01



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