Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - POL 842 G100

International Law and Organizations (5)

Class Number: 5299

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 4:30–5:50 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

COURSE DETAILS:

Topic:  Global Governance, International Law, and International Organization


This course explores the nature, evolution, problems, and prospects of international law and organization within the context of global governance.  The objective is to provide an in-depth understanding of the juridical, political, and normative foundations of international legal norms and rules, their patterns of institutionalization, and the subject areas covered.  We examine critically, based on theory and evidence, the role legal and institutional phenomena play in the creation and maintenance of international order, and the extent to which they provide a framework for governance, peaceful dispute resolution, and achieving cooperative solutions to international problems in a variety of issue-areas (e.g., development, trade and finance; peace and security; environmental governance, promotion of human rights, etc). The most prominent approaches to the study of global governance, international law and international organization will be examined throughout the course. Prominent cases and adjudications in international law will be also examined where necessary to acquaint students with the principles that underpin legal decisions and how those principles are interpreted.

COURSE ORGANIZATION:

There will be a synchronous 1 hour 30minute (90 min) seminar once a week via Zoom and asynchronous participation and discussions via canvas. 


Grading

  • Participation in discussions 10%
  • Analytical/Critical Review Paper 35%
  • Research Proposal 10%
  • Research Essay 45%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All required readings will be available electronically on canvas.


Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).