Course Overview

This course introduces the basics of international law. Students learn history and traditional topics as well as recent issues in international law.

Learning Achievement

1. Be able to understand the global issues from the perspective of international law.
2. Be able to identify the significance and limitation of international law.

Competence

This course is designed to develop the following competencies.

General-propose competencies
- Communication ability
- Critical and creative thinking skills
- Internationalism and broad views of things
- Team-working, independence, autonomy

Special competencies
- Understanding international relations
- Multidisciplinary Knowledge
- Fundamentals of negotiation skills
- Policy-related fundamental skills
- Cross-cultural awareness skills
- Project analysis and completion skills

Course prerequisites

Students should have a passion for learning international law in English. Prior learning experiences in English is not required.

Grading Philosophy

Contribution to discussion (20%), Weekly assignments (30%), 1000-word Short Final Paper (50%)
The final grade will be finalised referring to student's self-evaluation.
This may change depends on the number of students upon consultation with them.

Course schedule

The contents of this course are subject to change upon consultation with students.
Introduction
International Law and Ukraine
Peace and Security
War Crimes
United Nations
Human Rights, Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
Humanitarian Law
Atomic, Biological and Chemical Weapons
Gender and Human Trafficking
Wrap-up Discussion: To what extent is international law meaningful?

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

AKIYAMA Hajime

Other information

The class will be held face-to-face in principle, but students may be able to take a class online (synchronous) if there is a valid reason. If you wish to take a class online, contact the instructor.
Check manaba and university email frequently since the instructor may contact you.
Students in any college, school, or programme interested in international human rights law are welcome to take this course.
As a non-native English speaker, the instructor welcomes students who are not confident about their English skills. He will assist students in writing the final paper as well.
He also welcomes students with disabilities. He tries his best to make this class inclusive. This class will use live transcription and closed caption functions. If you need further assistance, please let him know.
It is students’ privilege to use faculty members, so feel free to talk to the instructor and ask any questions.

Manaba Registration key: 2930076

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university