2024
International Public Law
Name: International Public Law
Code: ECN13115L
9 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/234 hours
Scientific Area:
Legal-Political Theory and International Relations
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English, French, Italian
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The course aims to describe and analyze the historical development and structure of the international legal system. By the end, students will understand the unique characteristics of contemporary International Law and how it differs from classical International Law. They will also learn to critically engage with key issues in contemporary International Law, such as human rights, war and peace, and environmental protection.
The course is designed to equip students with essential tools for understanding and critically analyzing legal and political phenomena, including both legal actions and disruptions within the legal system.
Proactive teaching methods are employed to actively engage students in the learning process and to develop transversal skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration.
The course is designed to equip students with essential tools for understanding and critically analyzing legal and political phenomena, including both legal actions and disruptions within the legal system.
Proactive teaching methods are employed to actively engage students in the learning process and to develop transversal skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration.
Contents
1. The concept of international law: From the Treaty of Westphalia to 1945 and beyond.
2. The sources of international law.
3. Subjects of international law: The primacy of sovereign states; individuals under international law; the role of international organizations.
4. Fundamental principles of international law: State equality, the right to self-determination, prohibition of the use of force, respect for human rights, peaceful conflict resolution, and international cooperation.
5. The international community and conflict: War and international law; ius ad bellum and ius in bello; the UN Charter.
6. International Human Rights Law
7. Environmental Law
8. Globalization and the international order: Emerging challenges; the tension between state sovereignty and the international community; the issue of ius cogens.
2. The sources of international law.
3. Subjects of international law: The primacy of sovereign states; individuals under international law; the role of international organizations.
4. Fundamental principles of international law: State equality, the right to self-determination, prohibition of the use of force, respect for human rights, peaceful conflict resolution, and international cooperation.
5. The international community and conflict: War and international law; ius ad bellum and ius in bello; the UN Charter.
6. International Human Rights Law
7. Environmental Law
8. Globalization and the international order: Emerging challenges; the tension between state sovereignty and the international community; the issue of ius cogens.
Teaching Methods
The course aligns with the strategy of curricular renewal and pedagogical innovation adopted by the University of Évora, which has been further strengthened by the University's membership in the European alliance EU-GREEN. This approach emphasizes student-centered teaching and learning, focusing on developing key competencies. The methodology is designed to foster critical thinking, intellectual independence, self-confidence, creativity, autonomy in problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively.
To achieve these objectives, inquiry-based and problem-based learning strategies will be integrated into classroom activities. Various tasks will be completed through the Moodle platform, encouraging students to work both autonomously and collaboratively. Additionally, there will be extensive use of other digital technologies.
To achieve these objectives, inquiry-based and problem-based learning strategies will be integrated into classroom activities. Various tasks will be completed through the Moodle platform, encouraging students to work both autonomously and collaboratively. Additionally, there will be extensive use of other digital technologies.
Assessment
Self-regulatory assessment practices for student learning will be implemented, through qualitative assessment centred on feedback, enabling students to improve their skills throughout the semester. The following elements will be assessed:
- Participation (10%).
- Completion of tasks - individual and co-operative (via moodle tasks) (60%).
- Presentations of individual and/or co-operative work (30%).
The criteria used to assess the tasks carried out are as follows:
Fulfilment of objectives.
Ability to organise content.
Coherence and relevance of arguments.
Originality.
Bibliography used.
The exam consists of a test with open-ended questions
- Participation (10%).
- Completion of tasks - individual and co-operative (via moodle tasks) (60%).
- Presentations of individual and/or co-operative work (30%).
The criteria used to assess the tasks carried out are as follows:
Fulfilment of objectives.
Ability to organise content.
Coherence and relevance of arguments.
Originality.
Bibliography used.
The exam consists of a test with open-ended questions
Teaching Staff
- Irene Viparelli [responsible]
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