Unit ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL LAW
- Course
- Law
- Study-unit Code
- A000057
- Location
- PERUGIA
- Curriculum
- In all curricula
- Teacher
- Alessandra Lanciotti
- CFU
- 6
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2019
- Offered
- 2020/21
- Type of study-unit
- Opzionale (Optional)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa integrata
ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL LAW I MOD.
| Code | A000058 |
|---|---|
| Location | PERUGIA |
| CFU | 3 |
| Teacher | Alessandra Lanciotti |
| Teachers |
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| Hours |
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| Learning activities | Affini o integrative d.m.270/04 |
| Area | Attività formative in ambiti disciplinari affini o integrativi a quelli di base e caratterizzanti, anche con riguardo alle culture di contesto e alla formazione interdisciplinare |
| Academic discipline | IUS/13 |
| Type of study-unit | Opzionale (Optional) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Contents | The course of Advanced International Law is designed to assist students to develop a critical understanding of International law and current practice of Inter-State relations, with particular regard to the protection of fundamental human rights, both in peacetime and in situations of conflict or humanitarian crisis. The course is divided into two sections. The first section offers a concise introduction into International law. First, it focusses on the structure of the International Community, the rule-making process of creation and transformation of international rules, then on a critical analysis of selected topics of substantive International law, with particular regard to issues related to the area of International Human Rights Law. The second portion of the course deals with International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law, focussing on the role played by International criminal courts and tribunals. It aims to introduce the student to a range of different legal issues and case-law, providing ample room for discussion, practical exercises and interaction with guest lecturers. |
| Reference texts | 1.- Tanzi A., A Concise Introduction to International Law, G. Giappichelli ed. (Eleven International Publishing) Turin, 2019 And 2.- Schabas W., International Criminal Law, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2016, limited to Chapters 1,7,10,12. Or the comments inserted in the UNISTUDIUM Platform. Further materials are being progressively updated and tailored for class sessions, based on contemporary treaty-law and International practice. |
| Educational objectives | The course is designed to give students the ability to find and interpret the rules of International law applicable to human rights protection and to situations of serious violations of International humanitarian law, and to give them a critical understanding of such rules. It also aims to give the students specific knowledge of issues concerning the International legal protection of the victims of armed conflicts and humanitarian crisis, as well as specific knowledge of the content of International Criminal Law rules and of the rules governing the prosecutorial activities of the International Courts and Tribunals. This course also aims to improve students’ communication skills and their ability to expose the topics covered with the appropriate English terminology. |
| Prerequisites | A good knowledge of the English language. A basic knowledge of International law is useful but not essential, it can be supplemented by explanations and readings suggested by the professor. |
| Teaching methods | The course consists of a series of face to face lectures and seminars in English with the use of presentations in power point; reading materials related to the topic discussed in class, such as case-law and judicial decisions, UN Resolutions and the text of treaties are provided by the professor. Such materials are also published on the UNISTUDIUM web page (“materiale didattico”). Seminars on specific topics, discussion in class and exercises are organized, therefore attendance is recommended. Particular attention will be given to the jurisprudence of the International Criminal Court. |
| Other information | Students attending classes can write papers and essays and make presentations in class on specific topics that will be taken into account for the purpose of the final evaluation. |
| Learning verification modality | The final exam consists of an oral test, i.e. an interview (lasting approximately 15-20 minutes) during which the professor poses questions to the student in English about the topics included in the programme; for those students who have attended classes questions are about issues covered in classes. The student has to answer the questions in such a way as to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the subject-matter to pass the exam. The oral exam aims to ascertain the knowledge level and the understanding capability about the course content acquired by the student. The duration of the examination and the number of questions may vary depending on the answers given by each candidate. Attending students may also write a paper (i.e. an essay on a specific topic previously agreed with the professor) that will be discussed during the oral exam. |
| Extended program | Part I: Introduction to International Law: Sources of international law; subjects and actors of the international community; the making of international law rules; violation of international law and its consequences; State responsibility; dispute settlement mechanisms. The United Nations system and the prohibition of the use of force in international relations. The role of the Security Council. Jus ad bellum and jus in bello rules. Part II: Human Rights Protection and International Criminal Justice - The normative framework of International human rights law - Human Rights in the UN system - The European Convention on human rights - Relationship between human rights law, International humanitarian law and International criminal law. - Individual criminal liability under International law - The history of International criminal prosecution: from the Nuremberg Trial to the establishment of the International Criminal Court. - Crimes within the jurisdiction of International courts and tribunals: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes. The crime of aggression. - The prosecution of International crimes by the International Criminal Court and its case-law. - The place of immunity in human rights and International criminal justice. - International protection of cultural heritage. Other topics will be decided during the course, taking into account the particular interests of attending students. (Materials and texts related to the programme can be downloaded from the Unistudium platform). |
ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL LAW II MOD.
| Code | A000059 |
|---|---|
| Location | PERUGIA |
| CFU | 3 |
| Teacher | Alessandra Lanciotti |
| Teachers |
|
| Hours |
|
| Learning activities | Affini o integrative d.m.270/04 |
| Area | Attività formative in ambiti disciplinari affini o integrativi a quelli di base e caratterizzanti, anche con riguardo alle culture di contesto e alla formazione interdisciplinare |
| Academic discipline | IUS/13 |
| Type of study-unit | Opzionale (Optional) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Contents | The course of Advanced International Law is designed to assist students to develop a critical understanding of International law and current practice of Inter-State relations, with particular regard to the protection of fundamental human rights, both in peacetime and in situations of conflict or humanitarian crisis. The course is divided into two sections. The first section offers a concise introduction into International law. First, it focusses on the structure of the International Community, the rule-making process of creation and transformation of international rules, then on a critical analysis of selected topics of substantive International law, with particular regard to issues related to the area of International Human Rights Law. The second portion of the course deals with International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law, focussing on the role played by International criminal courts and tribunals. It aims to introduce the student to a range of different legal issues and case-law, providing ample room for discussion, practical exercises and interaction with guest lecturers. |
| Reference texts | 1.- Tanzi A., A Concise Introduction to International Law, G. Giappichelli ed. (Eleven International Publishing) Turin, 2019 And 2.- Schabas W., International Criminal Law, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2016, limited to Chapters 1,7,10,12. Or the comments inserted in the UNISTUDIUM Platform. Further materials are being progressively updated and tailored for class sessions, based on contemporary treaty-law and International practice. |
| Educational objectives | The course is designed to give students the ability to find and interpret the rules of International law applicable to human rights protection and to situations of serious violations of International humanitarian law, and to give them a critical understanding of such rules. It also aims to give the students specific knowledge of issues concerning the International legal protection of the victims of armed conflicts and humanitarian crisis, as well as specific knowledge of the content of International Criminal Law rules and of the rules governing the prosecutorial activities of the International Courts and Tribunals. This course also aims to improve students’ communication skills and their ability to expose the topics covered with the appropriate English terminology. |
| Prerequisites | A good knowledge of the English language. A basic knowledge of International law is useful but not essential, it can be supplemented by explanations and readings suggested by the professor. |
| Teaching methods | The course consists of a series of face to face lectures and seminars in English with the use of presentations in power point; reading materials related to the topic discussed in class, such as case-law and judicial decisions, UN Resolutions and the text of treaties are provided by the professor. Such materials are also published on the UNISTUDIUM web page (“materiale didattico”). Seminars on specific topics, discussion in class and exercises are organized, therefore attendance is recommended. Particular attention will be given to the jurisprudence of the International Criminal Court. |
| Other information | Students attending classes can write papers and essays and make presentations in class on specific topics that will be taken into account for the purpose of the final evaluation. |
| Learning verification modality | The final exam consists of an oral test, i.e. an interview (lasting approximately 15-20 minutes) during which the professor poses questions to the student in English about the topics included in the programme; for those students who have attended classes questions are about issues covered in classes. The student has to answer the questions in such a way as to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the subject-matter to pass the exam. The oral exam aims to ascertain the knowledge level and the understanding capability about the course content acquired by the student. The duration of the examination and the number of questions may vary depending on the answers given by each candidate. Attending students may also write a paper (i.e. an essay on a specific topic previously agreed with the professor) that will be discussed during the oral exam. |
| Extended program | Part I: Introduction to International Law: Sources of international law; subjects and actors of the international community; the making of international law rules; violation of international law and its consequences; State responsibility; dispute settlement mechanisms. The United Nations system and the prohibition of the use of force in international relations. The role of the Security Council. Jus ad bellum and jus in bello rules. Part II: Human Rights Protection and International Criminal Justice - The normative framework of International human rights law - Human Rights in the UN system - The European Convention on human rights - Relationship between human rights law, International humanitarian law and International criminal law. - Individual criminal liability under International law - The history of International criminal prosecution: from the Nuremberg Trial to the establishment of the International Criminal Court. - Crimes within the jurisdiction of International courts and tribunals: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes. The crime of aggression. - The prosecution of International crimes by the International Criminal Court and its case-law. - The place of immunity in human rights and International criminal justice. - International protection of cultural heritage. Other topics will be decided during the course, taking into account the particular interests of attending students. (Materials and texts related to the programme can be downloaded from the Unistudium platform). |