LAW4122 Public international law
Faculty of Law
LAW4122 Public international law is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Winter at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Winter
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW4122
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW4122
No unit lists LAW4122 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For students in a law degree you must have completed at least 60 points of law study. For students in a degree other than law you must have completed at least 96 points of study.
Overview
Topics include: theory of international law; the place of States in international law, including their rights, obligations, status and jurisdiction; the sources of international law and how they are interpreted and applied; the implementation of international law by states, in particular Australia's approach; the nature of international disputes and their resolution; the law related to the use of force by States and self-defence; the role of international institutions; the role of individuals in international law; and specific areas of public international law, including the law of the sea and environmental law.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Winter semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Take-home examinationTake home exam40%
- Research paperResearch assignment60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically examine the fundamental principles of international law; the theoretical framework of international law and its relationship with domestic law; the crucial role of States, international institutions and individuals in the international legal system;
- 2
Analyse and interpret international law, taking into account the complexities involved in interpreting and applying its sources; and the political context and nature of international law;
- 3
Compare and contrast some of the different areas of international law; how Australia interprets and applies international law in relation to its own legal framework; the use of force and self-defence in international law; and international dispute resolution; and
- 4
Communicate effectively, appropriately and persuasively on issues pertaining to International Law
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Monique Cormier
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW4122?
LAW4122 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW4122 offered?
In 2024, LAW4122 runs in Semester 1 and Winter at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is LAW4122?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW4122 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.