I. Course Title: International Law and Organization (IR)
II. Course Number: POSC 360
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: None
V. Course Description:
This course examines international law and organization in an anarchic milieu of sovereign states. Emphasis on theoretical foundations and historical evolution and case studies of instruments of international law and iconic examples of intergovernmental organizations and their role in solving global problems.
Note(s): Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Topics may include:
I. The International Milieu: Rousseau's Fable of the Stag Hunt
II. The Law of Nations
III. Subjects of International Law
IV. The Law & the Individual
V. Territory
VI. War
VII. International Organization
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
This course is conducted through lecture, discussion, and experiential activities.
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Students are graded on the basis of class participation, case exercises, presentations, and written reports.
Other Course Information: None
Review and Approval
DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
April 1998 Reviewed M. J. Franck, Dept. Chair
March 01, 2021