Post-Conflict State-Building

Subject 732-725 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

November, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.
Prerequisites:

Successful completion of Principles of International Law or equivalent.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Mr Bruce Oswald
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Understand the various phases through which a state is likely to pass in the aftermath of major conflict, in theory and by reference to particular recent case studies
  • Be aware of the legal regimes that apply or may apply to each phase
  • Understand and be able to advise on the linkages between each phase, so as to anticipate difficulties and conceive of the process as a whole
  • Be aware of the legal and practical limitations on the role of the international community during post-conflict state-building
  • Be able to think critically, discuss and reflect on the interaction between various areas of public international and domestic law in the context of post-conflict state-building
  • Have views on the problems of legal principle associated with post-conflict state-building and understand the options for resolving them in the future.


Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • Post-conflict state-building
  • International humanitarian law and the law of occupation
  • Current trends in peace-building
  • Role and use of human rights to protect vulnerable groups
  • Role and contribution of civil society.
Assessment:
  • Memorandum 2,000 words (20%) (3 December)
  • Examination 3 hours (80%) (18 December, pm)
    or
    Research paper 8,000 words (80%) (8 February 2010) (topic to be approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: P12.507Semester 2NLawLawYNNNParkvillePARKVILLEPost-Conflict State-Building732-725Mr Bruce Oswald200924 - 26 contact hours per subject.For the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/732725Melbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Understand the various phases through which a state is likely to pass in the aftermath of major conflict, in theory and by reference to particular recent case studies
  • Be aware of the legal regimes that apply or may apply to each phase
  • Understand and be able to advise on the linkages between each phase, so as to anticipate difficulties and conceive of the process as a whole
  • Be aware of the legal and practical limitations on the role of the international community during post-conflict state-building
  • Be able to think critically, discuss and reflect on the interaction between various areas of public international and domestic law in the context of post-conflict state-building
  • Have views on the problems of legal principle associated with post-conflict state-building and understand the options for resolving them in the future.


Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • Post-conflict state-building
  • International humanitarian law and the law of occupation
  • Current trends in peace-building
  • Role and use of human rights to protect vulnerable groups
  • Role and contribution of civil society.
  • Memorandum 2,000 words (20%) (3 December)
  • Examination 3 hours (80%) (18 December, pm)
    or
    Research paper 8,000 words (80%) (8 February 2010) (topic to be approved by the subject coordinator)
Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.

Successful completion of Principles of International Law or equivalent.

N.A.N.A.Law732-7252

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