Module: The Role of International Law in IR

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	The Role of International Law in IR
Module Code	LG134
School	School of Law & Government
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Adam McAuley Semester 2: David Keane Autumn: David Keane
Module Teachers	Adam McAuley Donnacha O Beachain
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

The purpose of this modile is to introduce students to public international law. In this module, students will learn to:- identify the sources, principles and subjects of public international law; understand how public international law and international bodies regulate the behaviour of State and non-State actors; and apply public international law to hypothetical and actual case studies. Students are expected to attend lectures, contribute in tutorials, and to engage in online learning activities on a regular basis.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define international law and identify sources of international law
2. Interpret the relationship between international law and international relations
3. Illustrate the application of international law to international relations events
4. Question the role of States and international institutions in the development and application of international law
5. Determine what changes are necessary to improve the effectiveness of international law

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	2 one hour lectures per week where class discussion is expected
Independent Study	98	Reading, research and exam preparation
Total Workload: 122

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

International law as 'law'
prescription and enforcement.Development of international law: historical and contemporary influences.Sources of international law: general principles; custom; treaties and Conventions; judicial decisions; academic writers; international organisations; codification of international law.Subjects of International Law: Defining the State; Recognition of States and Governments; The principle of self-determination; Non-State actors; International Organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations, Individuals, Groups and Corporate entities. The General Principles of Public International Law: Development and values.Land, Sea, Air and Space: Jurisdiction: Acquisition and Succession.Jurisdiction of the State over natural persons and juridical bodies.State ResponsibilityThe Use of Force and the War on Terror.An introduction to contemporary issues: Human Rights, International Trade, the Environment and International Criminal Law

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Cassese: 2005, International Law, 2nd, Oxford University Press,
Shaw: 2008, International Law, 6th, Cambridge University Press,
Kaczorowska, Alina: 2010, Public International Law, 4th,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IR	BA in International Relations

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