International human rights law established the norms, jurisprudence and legal infrastructure necessary to promote the implementation of international human rights standards. This course introduces key substantive and institutional issues and explores the establishment of standards, international human rights treaties, their implementation mechanisms and the expanding body of jurisprudence that make up this discipline at the crossroads of law and development.
| Room | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
G-L22 | Monday | 09:00 | 10:20 |
G-L22 | Thursday | 09:00 | 10:20 |
Covers the formal structure of the international legal order; sources, uses and dynamics of law in international relations; use of force, war crimes; the status and functions of states, governments, international organizations, companies, and individuals; law of the sea, environment, jurisdiction, aliens, human rights, the diplomatic process and its protection, and treaties. Discusses theory and future directions of international law. This course is crosslisted with Politics.
| Room | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
PL-3 | Tuesday | 12:10 | 13:30 |
PL-3 | Friday | 12:10 | 13:30 |
Students will examine the legal process and the legal environment within which business must operate, as well as the interrelationship of government and business. Students develop an understanding of the methods by which legal decisions are formulated as they affect both individual rights and business transactions.
| Room | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
PL-3 | Monday | 16:55 | 18:15 |
PL-3 | Thursday | 16:55 | 18:15 |
Briefly examines the great legal families in the world: Common Law, Civil Law, Socialist Law, and Islamic Law. Within the Civil Law family, emphasizes French Contract Law and then explores the law of the European Union. Studies the legal aspects of international business transactions and uses major international and European projects to examine the principles discussed.
| Room | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
PL-3 | Monday | 15:20 | 16:40 |
PL-3 | Thursday | 15:20 | 16:40 |
Courses on different topics in the discipline, enriching the present course offerings. These classes are taught by permanent or visiting faculty. Topics vary each semester.”
| Room | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
C-103 | Tuesday | 15:20 | 16:40 |
C-103 | Friday | 15:20 | 16:40 |
Courses on different topics in the discipline, enriching the present course offerings. These classes are taught by permanent or visiting faculty. Topics vary each semester.”
| Room | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
C-103 | Wednesday | 16:55 | 18:15 |
Courses on different topics in the discipline, enriching the present course offerings. These classes are taught by permanent or visiting faculty. Topics vary each semester.”
| Room | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
SD-1 | Monday | 16:55 | 18:15 |
SD-1 | Thursday | 16:55 | 18:15 |
| Room | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
G-002 | Monday | 10:35 | 11:55 |
G-002 | Thursday | 10:35 | 11:55 |
Topics change each semester- see the current Academic Schedule for current course descriptions.
| Room | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
G-002 | Monday | 10:35 | 11:55 |
G-002 | Thursday | 10:35 | 11:55 |