International Law PG (11460.2)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Flexible |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Law School | Post Graduate Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit provides students with an understanding of the principles, sources, processes and institutions of both public and private international law. The relationship between international and domestic law is considered where relevant. An understanding of the development and relevance of public and private international law in relation to a number of contemporary challenges is also considered.
1. Identify, explain and analyse the core principles of international law;
2. Apply legal research and analysis, problem solving and writing to apply international law principles to various subjects of international law;
3. Apply legal research and analysis, problem solving and writing to international law and how it applies to the Australian domestic context; and
4. Understand and evaluate how international law and commentary impacts indigenous peoples of the world.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify, explain and analyse the core principles of international law;
2. Apply legal research and analysis, problem solving and writing to apply international law principles to various subjects of international law;
3. Apply legal research and analysis, problem solving and writing to international law and how it applies to the Australian domestic context; and
4. Understand and evaluate how international law and commentary impacts indigenous peoples of the world.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
11751 Legal Methods and Skills G AND 11752 Legal Systems GCorequisites
This unit is only available to students in the Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies courses.Incompatible units
11267 International LawEquivalent units
8603 International Law PGAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | Flexible | Dr Ivana Damjanovic |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Flexible | Dr Ivana Damjanovic |
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Required texts
See reading list on Canvas
Learner engagement
Lecture attendance and participation in the tutorials is crucial for passing this unit.
Participation requirements
Participation in the tutorials is crucial for the passing of the unit
Required IT skills
None
In-unit costs
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None