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Topical Problems in International Public Law

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:8.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:30:52
Study Course Information
Course Code:JF_014LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Law; International RightsTarget Audience:Juridical Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Jānis Grasis
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)6Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures12
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours20
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours12
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
International public law at Bachelor's degree level.
Objective:
Give students an in-depth insight of the key challenges of international public law.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Loss of independence of Latvia in 1939/1940: assessment from the point of view of international law.Classes2.00auditorium
2Subjects of international lawLectures2.00auditorium
3International humanitarian law.Lectures1.00auditorium
4International responsibility.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Ensuring Peace in the worldLectures2.00auditorium
6Case studiesClasses2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Loss of independence of Latvia in 1939/1940: assessment from the point of view of international law.Classes1.00auditorium
2Subjects of international lawLectures1.00auditorium
3International humanitarian law.Lectures1.00auditorium
4International responsibility.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Ensuring Peace in the worldLectures1.00auditorium
6Case studiesClasses1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Participation in lectures and seminars, individual case study.
Assessment Criteria:
Attendance of lectures and seminars (5%), individual work (50%) and a case study (45%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Capability of demonstrating in-depth knowledge and understanding of international law, using the latest findings of international law which provide the basis for creative thinking and research.
Skills:1. Able to independently use theory, doctrines, methods and problem-solving skills in international law for the purpose of conducting research activities. 2. Able to explain and discuss complex issues of international law in a reasoned way, both with professionals and non-professionals. 3. Able to independently define their specialisation in international law, take responsibility for the legal analysis carried out, conduct research in complex legal cases.
Competencies:1. Able to define and critically analyse complex problems of international law, as well as to justify own opinion. 2. Able to integrate the knowledge of various fields of law, contribute to the creation of new knowledge in international law, demonstrate understanding of and ethical responsibility for the potential impact of international law on the environment and society.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Apvienoto Nāciju Organizācija. Globālas atbildes globāliem jautājumiem. Rīga: Zinātne, 2007.
2I.Bērziņa- Andersone, A.Repšs, M.Paparisnkis, ZAB „Sorainen”. Analītisks darbs par starptautiskajām līgumtiesībām un šo tiesību mijiedarbību ar Eiropas Savienības un tās dalībvalstu tiesībām. (Pēc Tieslietu ministrijas pasūtījuma). Rīga, 2009
3J.Bojārs. Starptautiskās publiskās tiesības I – IV sējums. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.
Additional Reading
1Ian Brownlie Principles of Public International law. Oxford University Press, 2008.
Other Information Sources
1Pēc studējošā ieskatiem