LAW5414 Public international law
Faculty of Law
LAW5414 Public international law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
Topics addressed include:
- theories, history, politics and practice of public international law;
- the sources of public international law;
- the relationship between international and national law;
- the role of the different subjects of public international law;
- the system of Statehood and territorial sovereignty;
- jurisdiction, privileges and immunity in public international law;
- the responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts;
- the use of force by States and self-defence;
- international dispute resolution and the pacific settlement of disputes;
- key areas of the practice of public international law, and
- some of the challenges and future developments in public international law.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
Assessment
- Research assignment60%
- Take home exam40%
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
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements).
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.
Where it fits
LAW5414 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Monique Cormier
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5414?
LAW5414 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5414 offered?
LAW5414 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
Does LAW5414 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5414?
LAW5414 is part of Global society and human rights; and Public sector governance and regulation.