Undergraduate Course: International Law Ordinary (semester 1) (LAWS08114)
Course Outline
School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
This course develops knowledge and understanding of (i) the international legal system; (ii) the main institutions which contribute to the development and application of international law; and (iii) the legal rules, principles and processes which govern key areas of inter-state activity.
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Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: Central. David Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre C |
Additional information |
1 hour(s) per week for 7 week(s). |
Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | International Law Ordinary (semester 1) | 2:00 | 12 sides | C/W LAWS08110 | Resit Exam Diet (August) | International Law Ordinary (Semester 1) | 2:00 | 12 sides | c/w LAWS08110 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To develop student skills of (i) case and treaty analysis;
(ii) legal reasoning; (iii) criticism; (iv) oral and written communication; and (v) legal research. |
Assessment Information
Exam (100%).
In addition, there will be a formative essay.
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Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr James Harrison
Tel:
Email: james.harrison@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Krystal Hanley
Tel: (0131 6)50 2056
Email: Krystal.Hanley@ed.ac.uk |
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31 January 2011 7:55 am
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