International Law and Diplomatic Rights (SZF_044)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide basic knowledge in international public law, to evaluate and clarify the most important principles, practices and interpretation possibilities of modern international law in international relations. Upon completion of the course, the student will have the knowledge and skills to evaluate the legality of states' actions, be able to analyze the arguments that states use to justify their actions in the context of international law, as well as identify the mechanisms by which disputes between states can be legally resolved. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to analyze and explain the conceptual and legal foundations of modern international law, the process of law formation, their division into different categories and their importance in international relations as a whole.
Prerequisites
General knowledge about international relations.
Learning outcomes
Students will understand principal concepts of international law, and will be able to find appropriate law norms for specific situations, evaluate the legal situation, and compare various law institutions.
Students will be able to work with a large amount of information, which applies to specific legal situations, apply the use of legal interpretation methods, apply the use of international legal terms, and present their opinions.
Students will be able to apply their knowledge in practice, evaluate situations from specific legal aspects, provide arguments in disputes and logically explain legal situations from the point of view of international law.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Governance and Diplomacy, IGDMeng | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Aleksandrs Fillers | |
| International Relations and Diplomacy, SEDM | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Aleksandrs Fillers |
