International Humanitarian Law (15cr)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LAWW4173 | Law | 4 | 15 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LAWW4173
- School
- Law
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 15
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module examines the legal constraints of international and national warfare. International Humanitarian Law seeks to regulate, and mitigate, the conduct of armed conflicts which arise. The module traces the historical and contextual development of the law and focuses upon the principles which govern armed conflict.
Target Students
Only available to PGT students within the School of Law and exchange students hosted by the School of Law.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Coursework, 100% 15 pages. Summative.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of a specialised field of public international law; to critically evaluate the role of law in armed combat; to understand how this law works and evolves in practice and to understand what international mechanisms operate to ensure compliance with the principles, rules and procedures created by international humanitarian law.Learning Outcomes
Evaluation and analysis of treaties and other sources of legal rules.
Application of legal skills in an area of increasing concern.
The module will develop analytical skills in relation to a wide range of legal concepts and legal materials.
The module will develop effective communication skills (through seminar presentations
and written assessment) as well as critical thinking about legal regimes and rules.