International Humanitarian Law
Subject LAWS40033 (2011)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 4 (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar per week. Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment of 120 +/- 24 hours. | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | Legal Method and Reasoning; Principles of Public Law or in each case their equivalent. | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | International Law. | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None. | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None. | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills, and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to providing support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/. |
Coordinator
Assoc Prof Alison DuxburyContact
Melbourne Law School Student CentreEmail: law-studentcentre@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 8344 4475
Subject Overview: |
International law regulates the use of force by determining if and when states have a right to resort to forceful measures, and imposing limitations on the use of armed force if a conflict has commenced. This subject is concerned with the second issue and will cover the following topics:
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Objectives: |
On completion of this subject students should:
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Assessment: |
Reflective essay of 1,000 words, 20% (due mid-semester); and a research essay of 4,000 words, 80% (due end of semester); or reflective essay of 1,000 words, 20% (due mid-semester); and a final examination of two hours, 80%. |
Prescribed Texts: | Printed materials will be available from the Melbourne Law School. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
On completion of the subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
In addition, on completion of the subject, students should have developed the following skills specific to the discipline of law:
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