Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of international law, and be able to communicate effectively, appropriately and persuasively on issues pertaining to international law and sovereignty.
Analyse and interpret international legal rules and institutions by applying recognised sources of international law, understanding the political context in which they operate, and deconstruct how sovereignty shapes legal outcomes.
Compare and evaluate differing state approaches to international law, with particular attention to Australia’s practice, the framework established under the UN Charter, and the positions of major powers such as China and the United States.
Critically evaluate the foundational principles, structures, and theories of public international law, including its relationship with domestic legal systems, the centrality of the state, and the concept of sovereignty.
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