Teaching code

4S009849

Teacher

Victor Luis Gutierrez Castillo

Coordinator

Victor Luis Gutierrez Castillo

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

IUS/13 - INTERNATIONAL LAW

Period

2nd lecture period (2B) dal Apr 3, 2023 al May 23, 2023.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course is intended to provide the student with the knowledge of the basic notions of the international legal system and of the related technical and terminological instruments.

At the end of the course, the student will be able to elaborate on legal issues concerning the main topics of the subject, in both oral and written forms, using an appropriate and specific vocabulary, reaching independent judgement on actual cases, adopting a proper methodology, based on continuous learning and knowledge updating.

Prerequisites and basic notions

None

Program

During the lectures (30 hours, 5 CFU) the following topics of an institutional nature will be covered: • International law: general notions, theories on its legal foundation • The formation and transformation of international law: customary law, treaty law , unilateral acts • The subjects and actors of international law: the State, international organizations, other subjects. • The assessment and application of the rules of international law • Non-compliance, illegality and international responsibility of States • International disputes: concept, prevention, peaceful solution of disputes • The coercive implementation of the rules of international law: self-defense, countermeasures , • The use of force: the prohibition of the use of force, the exceptions to the prohibition of the use of force, legitimate defense • Substantive law: international human law, law of the sea (…) During the laboratory lessons (12 hours, 1 CFU), specific issues of international law will be explored from an operational point of view.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

The course takes place mainly through frontal lessons held by the teacher: - 30 hours (5 CFU) of frontal lessons, of an institutional nature, dedicated to the transmission of the fundamental notions of the subject; - 12 hours (1 CFU) of laboratory in remote mode, dedicated to the analysis, from an operational point of view, of specific procedural institutes. The use of the e-learning platform for distance learning is envisaged, essentially for the purpose of integrating the possibilities of real participation of the participants in the course. The lessons, in compliance with the University guidelines, will be held in presence. Students are invited to actively participate in the lessons.

Learning assessment procedures

- Attending students can decide whether to take the exam in written form (in the first session following the end of lessons) or in oral form. The written exam will be structured as follows: 11 multiple choice questions, 1 short answer question (choice between two) and 1 extended answer question (choice between two). The oral exam will consist of three questions. -
Non-attending students will only be able to take the oral exam. Three questions will be asked during the interview.
Erasmus students
Attending Erasmus students will have the opportunity to write a paper on a topic agreed with the teacher.

Evaluation criteria

During the exam, the following will be assessed: 1) the degree of knowledge, by the student, of the institutes being studied; 2) understanding of the main problems posed by international law; 3) language skills; 4) the critical capacity that the student is able to exercise on relevant issues.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final mark is expressed in thirtieths and refers to the test considered as a whole.

Exam language

Italiano