POLI 4410 Public International Law

POLI 4410 Public International Law
Public International Law
This course provides an introduction to basic principles of international law and how they are created, implemented, and enforced. The course begins with an examination of the fundamentals of international law and its broader position within international politics, followed by an examination of some of the substantive areas of international law, focusing on real world case studies and applications of international law in a variety of settings. Students will learn what forms of law make up international law; how international law is made and by whom; to whom international law applies; and the specific rules of international law regarding such subject areas as international organizations, state sovereignty and responsibility, war, human rights, and the environment. Students will apply these concepts during an in-class international moot court simulation exercise towards the end of the semester. This course is Writing Intensive. For majors only. Non-major juniors and seniors may enroll in courses at the 4000-level or above only with the consent of the instructor.
Pre-requistites: POLI 2500. 
credit hours: 4