pol5iol international law and organisations
INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANISATIONS
POL5IOL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides foundational knowledge and skills concerning international law and international organisations for postgraduate coursework students. It examines how they are playing an important part in regulating human activity, both within and between states, and the implications for the theory and practice of state sovereignty and international relations in a rapidly changing world. Special attention is directed to the role of international organisations in conflict resolution, the laws of war, humanitarian law, international environmental law and the law of the sea, and refugee law.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJasmine Westendorf
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in the Master of International Relations or nested degrees
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPOL3ILO OR POL2IOL
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
International organizations
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorArcher, C.
Year2001
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherROUTLEDGE
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International law: classic and contemporary readings
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorKu, C. and Diehl, P.F.
Year1998
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLYNNE RIENNER
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Understanding international law
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHenderson, C. W.
Year2010
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PublisherWILEY-BLACKWELL
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJasmine Westendorf
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
This is an interactive seminar so we require a seminar appropriate space, with projector and presentation facilities, AV facilities, flat floor, room for students to move around and work in small groups.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 3000-word research essayThis requires students to research and write an essay on a key question provided by the subject coordinator. | N/A | N/A | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1500 word take-home examinationThis requires students to write on a key issue of international law and organisation within a short, specified timeframe. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |