UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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 periodCampusMode
Trimester 3Monash Law ChambersOn campus

Assessment

  • Research assignment
    60%
  • Take home exam
    40%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Law
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available