Public International Law

Course Description

Description
Public International Law helps to develop the professional profile of jurists by providing them with the basic concepts and legal references needed to perceive the international dimension of the problems and matters with which they deal, especially in view of the immense challenge of the globalisation of the international community.
It does this by covering international law not only in terms of positive law but also from other methodological perspectives such as axiological and sociological/ political aspects, both of which are of capital importance.

Contents
1. Concept and development of public international law
2. Sources of public international law
2. 1. International treaties
2. 2. International custom
2.3. General principles of law
2.4. Other sources
3. Application of international law
3.1. Relationship between international law and internal rights
3.2. International responsibility of the state
4. Subjects of international law
4.1. International subjectivity
4.2. The state
4.3. State-held competences

Methodology
Teaching methodology will be based on the following methods and techniques:
1. Lectures
2. Reading and analysis of documents
3. Written assignments
4. Classroom discussion

Assessment
1.a) Active participation in the classroom: 10%
1.b) Practical activities throughout the semester: 20%
2. Written final exam: 70%