MP910Z Public International Law: Alternative Seminar

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Zdeněk Nový, Ph.D., LL.M. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Zdeněk Nový, Ph.D., LL.M.
Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Jana Dopitová
Supplier department: Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MP910Z/01: Mon 26. 9. to Fri 16. 12. each odd Thursday 8:00–9:40 214, Z. Nový
MP910Z/02: No timetable has been entered into IS. Z. Nový
Prerequisites
NOW( MP905Zk International Public Law II ) && !NOWANY( MP905Z IPL II - sem ,MP912Z)
The level of English language: B2 and higher. Materials will be provided solely in English.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
  • Law (programme PrF, PR_)
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
At the end of this course, students will be able to understand and explain main issues of the contemporary international law; to find and use information regarding international law in an efficient way; to submit sound arguments on international legal issues; and, last but not least, to create legal solutions for international problems, even in case where there has been a substantial uncertainty as regards the particular issue.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to work with international law at both theoretical and practical levels. They will be able to work effectively with the sources of information on international law. Students will be able to untangle complex problems in international law. Students will be able to articulate their arguments in legal English in a more efficient way.
Syllabus
  • 1. International law: Subjects of law. Case Study: VO. v. France. 2. International and EU Law. Case studies. 3. International criminal law. A case study. 4. International Human Rights. A case study. 5. International investment law. A case study. 6. Feedback
Literature
    recommended literature
  • The Cambridge companion to international law. Edited by James Crawford - Martti Koskenniemi - Surabhi Ranganathan. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, xi, 471. ISBN 9780521143080. info
  • The limits of international law. Edited by Jack L. Goldsmith - Eric A. Posner. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005, 262 p. ;. ISBN 0195168399. info
  • KOSKENNIEMI, Martti. The gentle civilizer of nations : the rise and fall of international law, 1870-1960. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2001, xiv, 569. ISBN 9780521548090. URL info
Teaching methods
The analysis of cases of both international and national courts, the development of legal argumentation through analysis of "hard cases".
Assessment methods
A presentation and/or a paper of 10 pages without footnotes (in English). The method of assessment will also depend on the number of students in the class. The more students, the higher probability that the essay will be required.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
This course is intended for those students who wish to develop not only theoretical skills in international law, but also those of a more practical nature. Students will have to search legal sources, including case law, analyse them and express their opinion. They may be asked to write a short piece of writing on a topic dealt with in the session. The course will require the regular preparation by the students. This will include namely reading, writing, and working with IT technologies, as well as discussing the problematic issues that have arisen in international law. Hence the preparation before the seminar is of essential importance.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.
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