Overview

This topic introduces students to international law and the way in which international law operates globally and within Australia's legal system and prepares them for an involvement with international and cross-border law. This topic covers 'public international law'; however, this topic also briefly introduces students to the operation of private … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce the vocabulary and concepts of international law, which regulates relations between States, and the way in which it is distinguished from private international law
  • Introduce students to international law and the operation of global, domestic, and comparative legal systems in the era of globalisation
  • Examine the role that legal concerns play in times of peace and crisis and how international law is affected by its political context
  • Cover topics such as sources of international law, state responsibility, sovereignty, the use of force and peaceful settlement of international disputes
  • Develop a detailed understanding of the role that international law plays in domestic legal systems, particularly in Australia

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Describe the structure, institutions, principles and vocabulary of international law
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Identify the difference between public international law and private international law
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Assess the international legal implications of current events and Australian foreign policy
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Identify the sources of international law
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Evaluate debates between the developed and the developing worlds about the validity of the sources of international law
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Solve problems relating to the relationship between the international and national legal systems
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Explain the concept and implications of statehood in international law, particularly the notions of international personality, recognition, and acquisition of territory, state jurisdiction and responsibility
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Contribute to debates concerning the law regulating armed conflict and the peaceful resolution of disputes
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Apply persuasive international legal arguments in a domestic and international context

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