Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 24/25.P.1.00

Description Period: 2024./25 academic year pavasara semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Topical Problems in International Public Law

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
JF_014
Branch of Science
International Rights; Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Juridical Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Jānis Grasis
Structure Unit Manager
Karina Palkova
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

Give students an in-depth insight of the key challenges of international public law.

Preliminary Knowledge

International public law at Bachelor's degree level.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Capability of demonstrating in-depth knowledge and understanding of international law, using the latest findings of international law which provide the basis for creative thinking and research.

Skills

1.1. Able to independently use theory, doctrines, methods and problem-solving skills in international law for the purpose of conducting research activities. 2. Able to explain and discuss complex issues of international law in a reasoned way, both with professionals and non-professionals. 3. Able to independently define their specialisation in international law, take responsibility for the legal analysis carried out, conduct research in complex legal cases.

Competences

1.1. Able to define and critically analyse complex problems of international law, as well as to justify own opinion. 2. Able to integrate the knowledge of various fields of law, contribute to the creation of new knowledge in international law, demonstrate understanding of and ethical responsibility for the potential impact of international law on the environment and society.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Individual work
-
-
Participation in lectures and seminars, individual case study.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Examination
-
-
Attendance of lectures and seminars (5%), individual work (50%) and a case study (45%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Loss of independence of Latvia in 1939/1940: assessment from the point of view of international law.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Sources and Subjects of international law

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. International humanitarian law.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. International responsibility.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Ensuring Peace in the world and the main international organizations.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Application of the international law and case studies

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Loss of independence of Latvia in 1939/1940: assessment from the point of view of international law.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Sources and Subjects of international law

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. International humanitarian law.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. International responsibility.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Ensuring Peace in the world and the main international organizations.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Application of the international law and case studies

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

PUBLISKĀS TIESĪBAS. IEVADS. Inetas Ziemeles un Sanitas Osipovas zinātniskā redakcijā. Tiesu nama aģentūra, 2024

2.

J.Bojārs. Starptautiskās publiskās tiesības I – IV sējums. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.

3.

I.Bērziņa- Andersone, A.Repšs, M.Paparisnkis, ZAB „Sorainen”. Analītisks darbs par starptautiskajām līgumtiesībām un šo tiesību mijiedarbību ar Eiropas Savienības un tās dalībvalstu tiesībām. (Pēc Tieslietu ministrijas pasūtījuma). Rīga, 2009

Additional Reading

1.

Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law (9th Edition). Oxford University Press, 2019

2.

J.Grasis. Diplomātiskās un konsulārās tiesības. Liepa, 2022.

Other Information Sources

1.

J.Grasis. Old Wine in New Bottles: Latvia 1940 compared with Crimea 2014/In: Baltic Yearbook of International law, volume 21 (2022)

2.

J.Grasis Miera un drošības starptautiski tiesiskie aspekti pēc Krievijas iebrukuma Ukrainā. Jurista vārds, 2022.gada 19.jūlijā

3.

U.Ķinis. Neakadēmiski par starptautiskajiem kara noziegumiem. Jurista vārds, 2022.gada 19.jūlijā

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