Duration
48h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is divided into four parts. The first part deals with the evolution of the international society with the questions of the evolution of international relations, the evolution and the specificity of Public International Law, and the issue of gobalisation.
The second part is devoted to the study of the actors of Public International Law. Emphasis is on the States but the international organisations ( notably those active in new sectors of Public International Law), and other subjects are not forgotten. The jurisdiction of the States (Sea, air, space law) is studied, as well as the rules governing their responsibility. This part contains also the study of rules of States succession.
The third part is related to the study of the sources of Public International Law and the relationships between juridical orders. This study follows the listing contained in article 38 of the Statute of International Court of Justice : Treaties, custom, general principles of law, doctrine and jurisprudence. The unilateral acts of States and of international organisations are added. This part studies then the monism and dualism doctrines, the self executing effect and the primacy of Public International Law.
The fourth part dealt with the principles of Public International Law. The relationships between subjects of Public International Law are examined : diplomatic and consular law, the settlement of dispute and the use of force. This part go on with the study of new sectors of Public International Law : international economic Law, international environmental law.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The purpose of the course is to give the students the needed instruments for the apprehension of the growing international aspects of today's legal practice. The emphasis is thus more on practical cases involving enterprises or individuals. Some subjects of international law, like economic law, telecommunication law, transport law, immigration law or environmental law are abundantly covered.Theoretical questions are dealt in a more synthetic way.
The course is meant to provide students with the basic practical skills required in any context of international negotiation or litigation.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Students must have followed a constitutionnal law course.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Students must realize that the course's organisation is particular. On one side, they are given during the whole year a multiplicity of instruments (oral courses included). On the other side, they may equally use them during the exams. All is organized to diminish the memory work and to increase the reflection work.
Students are asked to become aware of the podcasts and the notes BEFORE the oral presentation and practical work on Friday.
On Friday morning, the ex cathedra presentation will outline each topic, and will invite students to answer practical questions on these topics and on current issues. Correct answers will earn bonus points for the exam.
On Friday afternoon there will be practical questions. These will cover the material seen during the week. They will be based on questions submitted to the students in advance. Students are asked to be proactive and to present their answers. It is essential to participate. Participation in the assignments will be worth 10% of the examination marks. The final grade for the course will thus be 18 points for the examination and 2 points for the practical work (with one or two bonus points if applicable).
The practical work is done in four groups. Each student is asked to register in a group - and to stay there. This is to facilitate a balanced distribution of people and thus of opportunities.
For students with a certified excuse (exams, internship, illness,...), a possibility of distance sessions will be opened on Saturday. In this case, students are asked to indicate it to Manon Wuine (manon.wuine@uliege.be).
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
The course will be organised like this:
(1) Each important subject of the course will be teach through podcasts available on eCampus.
(2) The three aspects of the course (Subjects, Sources and Principles) are detailled in three written notes, also available on eCampus.
(3) A collection of the principal texts applicable in international law is also available on eCampus.
(4) A detailed PowerPoint presentation outlines the structure of the course is available on eCampus, to reduce note-taking requirements.
(5) After the study of all this materials, the students can verify their knowledge of the matter by answering "true or false" available on eCampus.
(6) A list of usefull websites is also at the disposable of the sutdents.
(7) Exercises sessions will be organised (see above).
Recommended or required readings
Students have a book for each part of the course. Those books are available on eCampus and in the University Press. Those books are subjected to regular updates, in order to be as near as possible of the currents events.
Some reference texts are also available on eCampus and in the University Press.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Additional information:
1st exam session : written exam
2nd exam session : written exam
The exam is generally composed by multiple choices questions and practical cases more complexe. In the event of a resurgence of the pandemic, thoses modalities can be changed.
The examination - like the course - aims to place students in a situation that is as relevant as possible to their future professional requirements. For this reason, Please note that the sudent can bring all the paper document that he wants at the exam. Electronic devisers are strictly prohibited. References, notes, highlighted texts, underlined texts and post-it notes in documents in the broadest sense are allowed.
The final mark for the course will be 18 points for the examination and 2 points for participation in the practical work.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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Contacts
Franklin DEHOUSSE - Extraordinary professor : f.Dehousse@uliege.be Manon WUINE - assistant : manon.wuine@uliege.be