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Study Course Description

International Public Law

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
JF_400
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Juridical Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

To provide understanding and basic knowledge of international public law (IPL). To teach the ability to analyse IPL issues, to identify their nature and content; to provide knowledge of the role of IPL. To provide basic knowledge of the interaction between the IPL regulatory system and international IPL documents and their application in the practice of defence and provision of rights in Latvia. To help students to acquire the skills of independent studies in order to master the topics of the said course in sufficient depth and quality; to direct students towards research and analysis of aspects of various topical issues; to have proficient knowledge of international public law enforcement mechanisms in international relations, regulation and conflict resolution.

Preliminary Knowledge

Constitutional Law, Administrative Law.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.After completing the study course, students will be able to name and identify the most important aspects of international law; to characterise and analyse the basic principles of this law in the world and in Latvia; to orientate themselves in the international relations of countries, to analyse current issues of international law.

Skills

1.After completing the study course, students will be able to notice and analyse possible problems of international law, their causes, as well as to find solutions to prevent them; be prepared to take the necessary defence action in the event of a possible violation of international law by skilful application of the relevant provisions of international and national law.

Competences

1.The knowledge gained will enable students to become involved in the work of institutions applying international law, promote their competence in international relations, and in the protection, securing, development and promotion of this law. The acquired knowledge will allow students to participate in international competitions for job offers outside Latvia.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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During the course, students are required to complete a written assignment -portfolio, where he must submit answers to the questions; also to submit answers to the case study. Failure to submit written papers by the specified deadlines without a valid reason will reduce the final grade. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Attendance of lectures and seminars (25%), individual work (25%) and final exam (50%). Prerequisites for successful completion of the course include regular attendance of lectures, active participation in lectures and seminars, successful submission individual written paper, and successful completion of the final written exam. The lecturer expects students to report in advance about their absence. Students are welcome to ask the lecturer for help, advice or counselling in connection with the study material at any time.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Concept, subject matter, object of IPL, historical stages of the IPL development.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Concept, subject matter, object of IPL, historical stages of the IPL development.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

IPL system, scope, IPL and national law. Sources. Principles of IPL.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

IPL system, scope, IPL and national law. Sources. Principles of IPL.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

IPL system, scope, IPL and national law. Sources. Principles of IPL.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

IPL system, scope, IPL and national law. Sources. Principles of IPL.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

IPL system, scope, IPL and national law. Sources. Principles of IPL.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Subjects of IPL, international organisations, Implementation of the provisions of the IPL, territory, people. International treaty law. Accountability.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Subjects of IPL, international organisations, Implementation of the provisions of the IPL, territory, people. International treaty law. Accountability.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Subjects of IPL, international organisations, Implementation of the provisions of the IPL, territory, people. International treaty law. Accountability.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Subjects of IPL, international organisations, Implementation of the provisions of the IPL, territory, people. International treaty law. Accountability.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Subjects of IPL, international organisations, Implementation of the provisions of the IPL, territory, people. International treaty law. Accountability.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

International criminal law. International law. Law of the sea. Air law.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

International criminal law. International law. Law of the sea. Air law.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

International criminal law. International law. Law of the sea. Air law.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

International criminal law. International law. Law of the sea. Air law.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

IPL system, scope, IPL and national law. Sources. Principles of IPL.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

International criminal law. International law. Law of the sea. Air law.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

PUBLISKĀS TIESĪBAS. IEVADS. Inetas Ziemeles un Sanitas Osipovas zinātniskā redakcijā. Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2024.134.-185.lpp.

2.

Bojārs J. Starptautiskās publiskās tiesības. I sējums. Rīga. Zvaigzne - ABC, 2004.;

3.

Bojārs J. Starptautiskās publiskās tiesības. II sējums. Rīga. Zvaigzne - ABC, 2006.;

4.

Bojārs J. Starptautiskās publiskās tiesības. III sējums. Rīga. Zvaigzne - ABC, 2007.

Additional Reading

1.

M. Shaw. International Law. 6th edition. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2012.

2.

J.Crawford. Brownlie’s Principles of Public International Law. Oxford University Press, 2012.

Other Information Sources

1.

Apvienoto Nāciju Organizācija

2.

Latvijas Republikas Ārlietu ministrija

3.

European Journal of International Law

4.

Kristīni Krūmu pieminot. Starptautisko tiesību aktualitātes, tematiskais žurnāls. Jurista vārds, 30. janvāris 2024 / Nr. 5 (1323)

5.

J.Grasis. Miera un drošības starptautiski tiesiskie aspekti pēc Krievijas iebrukuma Ukrainā. Jurista vārds, 19. Jūlijs 2022 /NR. 29 (1243)