Unit of Study LAWS2023 International Law (2025)

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Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

LEGL1001 - Legal Research and Writing AND LEGL1005 - Legal Process OR LEGL1004 - Australian Legal System

Unit description

Introduces the basic concepts of public international law which regulate relations between nations. Examines the nature, origins, structure, functions, sources and subjects of international law. These issues are examined in respect of political and social context. Emphasis is placed upon examining Australian foreign policy and upon international legal questions that particularly relevant for Australia.

Unit content

Module 1: Introduction to International Law

Module 2: Sources of International Law

Module 3: Law of Treaties

Module 4: International Law and National Law

Module 5: Subjects of International Law and State Responsibility

Module 6: International Law and Armed Conflict

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Online	Term3	Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate knowledge of the structure, institutions, principles, theories and sources of international law

evaluate the nature and functions of the international legal system in contrast to domestic law, and the relationship between the international and national legal systems

identify and apply international legal principles that relate to a number of areas of international law, such as interpretation of treaties, international personality, sovereignty over territory, state responsibility and the use of force

identify and evaluate the United Nations system and its role in dispute resolution, particularly the International Court of Justice.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	10%
Professional Writing	50%
Essay	40%

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Domestic

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