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International Law

INTSTDS 5800: International Law

Examination of the varied sources, traditions, functions and structures of international law and its significance in maintaining stability, continuity and communication in the international system.
Prereq: Soph standing or above, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 650.
Credit Hours
3.0

International law is an essential dimension of global governance that affects and shapes the lives of people, the affairs of nations, and the condition of the planet. The objective of the course is to provide students with the foundational and structural forces of international law that shape the content and  character  of  national  and international relations. It will examine the complex and varied sources, traditions, customs, functions, and structures of international law and their significance in maintaining stability, order, communication, and continuity between nations, people, and international organizations.

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher.

Semester(s) Offered:

Autumn
Spring