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International Law: Introduction and Laws of Peace
Course Rationale: This paper introduces to the student to the realm of laws governing the conduct of independent nation states during times of peace.
The objectives of this course are to:
1. Make learners aware of the major concepts and principles of International system.
2. Acquaint the students with basic understanding of the foundational theories and concepts in international relations
3. Provide a framework to understand the features of International relations and their practical application.
Course Objectives (CO)
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POL 513 |
International Law: Introduction and Laws of Peace |
CO90: Be prepared for careers which require expertise on the function of the international system and its impact and relevance to the national system. CO91: Address contemporary real world issues such as: how the rule of law is upheld at the international level and processes such as internationalization of national law. CO92: apply their knowledge to contemporary problems, with their insight as to the interaction between international, regional, and national jurisdictions, the impact of non-legal systems such as politics and economics, and the consequences of fragmentation of international law into specialized sub-fields. CO93: Recognise and understand the basic concepts of International Studies, a foundational comprehension of the rudiments of International Law. |
Approach in teaching
Class discussions through presentations; Information of realistic situations to be presented and discussed.
Learning activities for the students:
Interactive sessions using various online resources. Classroom discussions based on real life situations.
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Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
Online Quiz |
Meaning, Nature, Scope and basis of International Law;
Sources of International Law.
Codification of International Law
International Transactions- Diplomatic Agents and Consuls- Classification, Functions, Immunities.
Treaties- Meaning, Classification, Formation, Ratification and Termination
Laws of Peace- Nature of State; Rights and Duties of State; State Responsibility;
Recognition -Theories and Process of Recognition
StateTerritory- Acquisition and Loss of Territory;
Intervention- Meaning, Grounds
Nationality- Meaning, Modes of acquisition and loss
Laws of the Sea and Sea-bed (Maritime Belt, Continental Shelf, Territorial Waters)
Seabed Disputes Resolution;
Piracy;
Extradition
- Kapur,S.K.(2021), International Law and Human Rights, Allahabad, Central Law Agency
- Agarwal,H.O.,(2021),International Law and Human Rights,NewDelhi,Central Law Publications
- Tandon,M.P.&Tandon,R., (2017), Public International Law, Allahabad, Allahabad Law Agency
- Verma S. K (2012), Introduction to Public International Law, New Delhi,Satyam Law International
Reference Books:
Ø Orakhelashvili,A. (2022), Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law,Abingdon, United Kingdom, Routledge
Ø Janis,M.W.,(2021), International Law (sixth edition), Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands
Ø Shaw, M.N.,(2021),International Law,New York, Cambridge University Press
Ø Henriksen, A. (2021), International Law, UK, Oxford University Press
Ø Crawford , J. (2019), Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law, New York, Oxford University Press
Ø Lowe, V. (2016), International Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford, OUP
Ø Solis, G.D. (2016), The Law of Armed Conflict: International Humanitarian Law in War, New York, Cambridge University Press
Ø Dixon,M., McCorquodale, R., Williams, S. (2016) Cases & Materials on International Law, New York, Oxford University Press
Ø Fassbender,B., Peters, A., Peter,S., Högger, D.,(2014), The Oxford Handbook of the History of International Law, Oxford, Oxford University Press
Ø Carter,B.E., Allen,W.,(2013), International Law: Selected Documents, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Ø Dixon, M. (2013), Textbook on International Law, UK, Oxford University Press
Ø United Nations,( 1997), International Law on the Eve of the 21st Century: Views From the International Law Commission, The United Nations Press, New York
E-Resources:
Ø Dixon, M. (2013), Textbook on International Law, UK, Oxford University Press. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Textbook_on_International_Law/RWScAQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Textbook+on+International+Law&printsec=frontcover
Ø The Oxford Handbook of the History of International Law. (2012). United Kingdom: OUP Oxford. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/The_Oxford_Handbook_of_the_History_of_In/PI9nw2tQu4IC?hl=en&gbpv=0
Ø Lowe, V. (2015). International Law: A Very Short Introduction. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/International_Law/UkWbCgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
Ø Solis, G. D. (2016). The Law of Armed Conflict: International Humanitarian Law in War. India: Cambridge University Press. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/The_Law_of_Armed_Conflict/mJErDAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
Ø Shaw, M. N. (2017). International Law. India: Cambridge University Press. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/International_Law/GR4xDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
Journals
Ø Indian Journal of Law and International Affairs.
Ø Asian Journal of International Law.
Ø International Studies Review
Ø Review of International Studies
Ø International Affairs
Ø International Relation
