| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3:00pm-4:15pm | MW | White Hall 102 | J. Larry Taulbee. | HSC. | 4 | 8370 | TBA. |
This course offers a survey of international law: the body of formal rules generally considered by states to constitute legal rights and duties in their relations with each other. The study of these rules will be preceded by consideration of the nature and purpose of international law, its sources, strengths and weaknesses and the manner of its growth through judicial interpretation and legislative formulation.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2009. Law Among Nations: An Introduction to Public International Law. ISBN: 9780205746897.9th Edition
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Two Writting Assignments | Based upon extended hypotetical problems. | 2 x 20% |
| Final Exam | Comprehensive, will consist of both hypothetical problems and essays. | 40% |
| Mid Term Exam | The first hour examination will be essay in format. | 20% |
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