Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
International Public Law
Course Code
JF_508
Branch of Science
International Rights; Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Juridical Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Grasis
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
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
Prior knowledge in Constitutional 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 skilfull 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
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During the course, students are required to complete a written assignment, 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.
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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.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the International law
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Soureces and principles of the international law
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Auditorium
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Practical application of the sources and the principles
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State as a subject of the international law
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Individual persons under international law
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Topics
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Case study
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2
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Law of international treaties
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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International criminal law
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Case study
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International law of the sea
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International air law
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Topics
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Case study
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Topics
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International liability
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Topics
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Case study
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Topics
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Courts of international jurisdiction
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Case study
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bojārs J. Starptautiskās publiskās tiesības. I sējums. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2004 (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Bojārs J. Starptautiskās publiskās tiesības. II sējums.Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2006 (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Bojārs J. Starptautiskās publiskās tiesības. III sējums. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2007 (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Dixon M. [Textbook on] International law. 7th Edition. Oxford, 2013
2.
Brownlie I. Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law. 9th edition, 2019
3.
Jūras tiesības, M.Lejnieka L.Medinas L. visp.zin.red., Jumava, Rīga, 1997.
4.
Klabbers J. The concept of Treaty in International Law. Kluwer Law International, 1996
5.
The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court : A commentary / ed.by Antonio Cassese [et al.]. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2002.
6.
Ziemele I. State continuity, succession and responsibility : Reparations to the Baltic States and their peoples? / Ineta Ziemele // Baltic yearbook of international law : Vol.3 (2003). - Hague : Kluwer, 2003. - p.165-190
Other Information Sources
1.
Apvienoto Nāciju Organizācija
2.
Latvijas Republikas ĀRLIETU MINISTRIJA
3.
European Journal of International Law
4.
Starptautiskā krimināltiesa