Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
External - London School of Economics
Course Title:
INTERNATIONAL LAW - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Course Number:
LL105
Course Description:
This course develops understanding of international affairs through the study of the legal frameworks which ostensibly govern them. It situates international law within the material and cultural conditions of international politics and equips students with the tools to think critically about the role of law in the pursuit of global public goods. Our approach is problem-based rather than purely doctrinal, and we focus on topical, controversial and high-profile issues in international politics – including: Legal controversies arising from the Syrian conflict The annexation of Crimea and the 2003 use of force against Iraq War crimes trials, such as those of Slobodan Milosevic and Saddam Hussein Economic globalisation and international economic integration via, for example, the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements The promotion of human rights and environmental protection, with an emphasis on climate change. Both lectures and classes are taught in a manner that encourages participation through role-plays, small group
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GOVT 446
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