International Law

POL SCI XL 123A

This course explores international law: the decentralized system of rules governing relations among states.

What you can learn.

Explore how international law differs from national legal systems
Understand the role of principles including good faith and consent in international law
Understand the role of customs, general principles, and international judicial systems in international law
Use case studies to explain the institutions, functions, and problems of international law

About this course:

International law is the system of rules governing the relations among states and providing the common principles for humankind. It is a decentralized system, held together by a hierarchy of subordinating, imperative principles, such as good faith, consent and the obligation to fulfill the agreements. The system consists of legal rules, persons and areas of action governed by agreements, customs, general principles and international judicial decisions. This course seeks to explain the basic institutions, functions and problems of the law through case study and assorted international legal essays. Pertinent documentaries are incorporated to augment conceptual understanding of key case studies. Transferable for UC Credit.

Spring 2025 Schedule

March 31 - June 15

This section has no set meeting times.

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Bryan Hance

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Fee:

$688.00

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Notes

Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers and webcam. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after March 24, 2025

Course Requirements

International Law Frameworks by Chimène Keitner

Foundation Press; 5th edition (October 11, 2021)

ISBN 1647084415