Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - POL 344 E100

International Law (4)

Class Number: 5358

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 24, 2024
    Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Six lower division units in political science or permission of the department.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Sovereignty, nationality, jurisdiction, arbitration. Examination of selected cases exemplifying present trends in the international legal order.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Description:

The course surveys the nature, sources, development and functions of International Law. We explore the extent to which international legal norms, principles, rules, institutions, and processes provide a framework for the resolution of international disputes, and provide a basis for international cooperation in various issue-areas. The course adopts a broad approach that examines critically the relationship between law, politics (power), and values in international relations. We examine prominent cases and adjudications in international law where necessary to acquaint students with the principles that underpin legal decisions and their interpretation and application.

Course Organization:

One lecture/seminar per week.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Assignment 1 20%
  • Assignment 2 30%
  • Final Exam (Take Home) 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All required readings are available electronically on canvas.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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