Objectives of the course
The course has the following objectives: The objective of the course is to engage students in a critical reflection at a theoretical level on the system of public international law and on fundamental developments in public international law.
Short description of the course
In this course we will investigate and discuss fundamental developments in the theoretical foundations of public international law. The objective of the course is to engage students in a critical reflection at a theoretical level. The whole course relies on students’ own research. The research must be carried out within the theoretical framework that is provided. The background materials are not self-sufficient. Their only aim is to provide students with some preliminary information about the topic in which they must delve. Students must prepare the background materials for each class. Each week they must also submit a RESEARCH PAPER. At the end of the course, students must submit a FINAL PAPER.
Coördinator
Name: Dr. E. De Brabandere
Work address: KOG, Office B1.26
E-mail: e.de.brabandere@law.leidenuniv.nl
Departement/division
Departement: Public Law
Division: Public International Law
Room number secretariat: KOG, Office B1.21
Opening hours: 9.00 – 17.00 hrs
Telephone number secretariat: 071-5277578
E-mail: e.h.uiterweerd@law.leidenuniv.nl
Onderwijsvormen
Lectures
None
Seminars
Number of (2 hour) lectures: 5 (1 per week)
Names of lecturers: Dr. E. de Brabandere
Required preparation by students: Students are required to submit a research paper for each seminar starting on the second week (4 research papers in total). Each week, 5 students will be randomly picked up in class to present the outcome of their research as well as their critical assessment of the background reading. Each student will at least make one presentation in the course of the 5 seminars.
Other methods of instruction
None
Studiemateriaal
Obligatory course materials
Literature: None
Course information guide:
- Outline as posted on Blackboard
Reader: None
Recommended course materials
To be announced on Blackboard
Toetsing
Examination form(s)
Research papers (4) to be handed in BEFORE each class (30 pc of the grade). The research paper aims at pinpointing one aspect of the sub-theme that is raised for each class. It should indicate the reasons why the aspect chosen by the student is relevant and deserve examination. The general state of the literature of that aspect should also be appraised. The research paper must examine whether the existing literature correctly addresses the problems identified by the student. The research paper must not exceed 500 WORDS (/- 1 page) and must contain a bibliography (/- 1 page). The research papers will amount to 40 pc of the grade.
Weekly student presentations and participation in class (10 pc of the grade).
The submission date of the final paper in hard copy is 14 March 2008 (50pc of the grade). The final paper must relate to one of the 5 sub-themes that it will thoroughly examine. It boils down to a critical analysis of the sub-theme in question and requires appropriate research. It should not be longer than 2000 words excluding footnotes and bibliography
Rooster
The time table can be found at the following website: www.law.leidenuniv.nl
Inschrijving
Registration on Blackboard
Digitale leeromgeving
This course uses Blackboard (digital learning environment).