Postgraduate Course: International Law of the Sea (LAWS11132)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This course will consider the principal legal issues raised by the contemporary international law of the sea. The course will focus on the legal framework of maritime jurisdiction found in the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Students will also consider how this Convention interacts with other relevant treaties and international instruments. In this context, the work of several international institutions - political, technical and judicial - will be considered. Students with no prior knowledge of international law are advised to take Fundamental Issues in International Law. |
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 |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
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Wednesday |
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No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the contemporary legal issues in the international law of the sea. Students should have a critical understanding of the international legal framework for maritime activities and how the law of the sea evolves to meet new threats and challenges. Moreover, students should be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the available mechanisms of law-making in this field. Students are expected to develop their views on the legitimacy, coherence, and integrity of the law of the sea framework. Overall, students should be equipped to present coherent and persuasive arguments in the areas covered. |
Assessment Information
Essay (100%) |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr James Harrison
Tel:
Email: james.harrison@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Lene Mccool
Tel: (0131 6)50 2022
Email: lene.mccool@ed.ac.uk |
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