Identifying Data 2023/24
Subject (*) Public International Law Code 710G05014
Study programme
Grao en Relacións Internacionais
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 1st four-month period
 Second Obligatory 6
Language
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Dereito Público
Coordinador
Mkrtichyan , Artak
 E-mail
a.mkrtichyan@udc.es
Lecturers
Mkrtichyan , Artak
 E-mail
a.mkrtichyan@udc.es
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General description Esta materia pretende posibilitar o ensino sistemático do Ordenamento xurídico que está destinado a regular a sociedade/comunidade internacional, facilitando a comprensión entre o alumnado dos problemas básicos que rodean aquel. Ao ensinar e difundir o Dereito internacional preténdese contribuír, en boa medida, a facer progresar a Sociedade internacional e os suxeitos que a compoñen na vía da paz. Tendo en conta o contido esencial desta disciplina científica, a súa docencia exponse desde unha visión realista, pero co firme propósito de facer partícipe o alumnado dos valores que inspiran o ordenamento xurídico internacional, apuntando, cando sexa posible, suxestións para a mellora das normas que o integran e insistindo, sobre todo, no seu cumprimento. Neste contexto sitúase unha das funcións máis importantes da docencia do Dereito internacional público: demostrarlle ao estudantado, e convencelo, de que esta é unha disciplina cada vez máis relevante na formación de todo xurista e que tomen conciencia da perspectiva internacional, que lles confire o coñecemento do Ordenamento xurídico internacional, como un elemento imprescindible do mundo interdependente. A función docente universitaria, en que se combina unha función informativa e outra formativa, debe servir para formar xuristas que poidan atopar saídas profesionais vinculadas cos seus estudos pero, sobre todo, tamén debe servir para formar e potenciar as capacidades intelectuais dos estudantes para que poidan e saiban afrontar de forma crítica os valores e as actitudes sociais que se desenvolven nas sociedades nacionais e internacional de que eles forman parte.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 CE1 - To analyze information related to international sources and events in complex geopolitical, economic and legal contexts, in person or online.
A2 CE2 - To understand the structure, powers and functioning of international institutions and organizations, as well as their relationships with other state and non-state actors.
A3 CE3 - To know the concepts, theories and techniques applied to the analysis of the actors and international relations, both in the universal and in the regional field, with a perspective both historical and contemporary.
A4 CE4 - To understand the general theoretical foundations of economics and international economic structure.
A5 CE5 - To understand and analyze globalization processes, relocation dynamics and alternative strategies.
A6 CE6 - To understand the challenges to international security and the value of mediation and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
A7 CE7 - To analyze the global reality in its different dimensions, in particular the geographical, political, social, economic and legal.
A8 CE8 - To be able to apply scientific methodology to social, political, economic and legal challenges with an international element.
A9 CE9 - To analyze and evaluate environmental and heritage problems in international relations.
A10 CE10 - To acquire knowledge of the techniques, working methods and analysis of the humanities, social and legal sciences.
A11 CE11 - To analyze the political, social and economic reality in the framework of international development cooperation.
A12 CE12 - To understand the political, legal and economic instruments and mechanisms that guarantee the efficient management of international projects and businesses.
B6 CG1 - To appreciate diversity and multiculturalism.
B7 CG2 - To acquire the ability to work in an international context.
B8 CG3 - To identify essential aspects of cultures and customs of other countries.
B9 CG4 - To be trained in problem solving.
B10 CG5 - To acquire basic general knowledge.
B11 CG6 - To acquire the ability to organize and plan.
B12 CG7 - To acquire the ability to make decisions.
B13 CG8 - To be trained in project design and management.
C1 CT1 - To dominate the expression, both orally and in writing, in the official languages ??of the Autonomous Community.
C2 CT2 - To defend oneself in a foreign language and express oneself correctly orally and in writing.
C3 CT3 - To use the basic tools of information and communication technologies (ICT) necessary for the exercise of their profession and for lifelong learning.
C4 CT4 - To develop for the exercise of a citizenship respectful with the democratic culture, the human rights and the perspective of gender, in the distinct fields of knowledge and in the professional practice, with the aim to achieve a more just and egalitarian society.
C5 CT5 - To defend the importance of entrepreneurial culture and know the means available to entrepreneurial people.
C6 CT6 - To acquire life skills and healthy habits, routines and lifestyles, as well as a fair, responsible and efficient use of resources.
C7 CT7 - To develop the ability to work in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams, to offer proposals that contribute to sustainable environmental, economic, political and social development.
C8 CT8 - To assess the importance of research, innovation and technological development in the socio-economic and cultural advancement of society.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Knowledge of the Law function as a regulatory system of social relations. A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10
A11
A12
 B6
B7
B8
B9
B10
B11
B12
B13
 C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
Perception of the systematic character of the legal order. A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10
A11
A12
 B8
B9
B10
B11
B12
B13
 C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1.- International society and its legal order A) International society
B) Public international law as the legal order of the international society
C) Functions of public international law
2.- Creation of public international law A) Creation and progressive development of public international law
B) International treaties, custom and general principles
C) Unilateral acts of states and international organizations
D) Reception of international norms into national legal orders
3.- The subjects of public international law A) State as primary subject of public international law
B) The territorial and personal jurisdictions of the States
C) Overview of international organisations
D) The human person and public international law
4.- The application of public international law A) International responsibility
B) Procedures for the application of the international norms
C) The settlement of disputes by peaceful means
D) The control of the use of force

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B6 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B8 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 16 0 16
Introductory activities A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B6 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B8 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 12 40 52
Case study A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B6 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B8 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 20 57.5 77.5
Objective test A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B6 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B8 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 1.5 0 1.5
Short answer questions A3 1 0 1
Events academic / information A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B6 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B8 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 2 0 2
 
Personalized attention 0 0 0
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Theory and seminars on the contents of the programme.
Introductory activities Introductory activities will be carried out at the beginning of the semester.
Case study The activities will consist, fundamentally, of simulation or role-playing activities, research work, reflection or practical cases, for the preparation or resolution of which the students will have the corresponding orientations and methodological, bibliographical and documentary instructions.
Objective test The exam will be final and written.
Short answer questions Answer to multiple choice questions.
Events academic / information Conferences and seminars in which specialists in the theme of the organized activities will intervene.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Introductory activities
Case study
Objective test
Description
In the global evaluation, the attendance and active participation of the students in the classes, in the tutorials and in the other activities that take place during the course will also be positively taken into account, in such a way that the teacher can carry out a personalized follow-up. of student.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Guest lecture / keynote speech A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B6 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B8 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 Keynote speeches on the contents of the programme. 1
Introductory activities A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B6 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B8 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 Introductory activities will be carried out at the beginning of the semester. 18
Case study A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B6 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B8 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 The activities will consist, fundamentally, of simulation or role-playing activities, research work, reflection or practical cases, for the preparation or resolution of which the students will have the corresponding orientations and methodological, bibliographical and documentary instructions. 20
Objective test A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B6 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B8 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 The exam will be final and written. 40
Events academic / information A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B6 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B8 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 Conferences and seminars in which specialists in the theme of the organized activities will intervene. 1
Short answer questions A3 Answer to multiple choice questions. 20
 
Assessment comments
There are two types of evaluation: continuous and global.

TYPE OF CONTINUOUS EVALUATION (First OPPORTUNITY):
During the semester, the students will have to do two multiple-choice tests as well as to assist and participate to the seminars. These activities will represent maximum six points of the final grade. Students must be present in at least 80% of the seminars. At the end of the semester, a final exam of the Course will take place, which represents maximum four points of the final grade. It is necessary to get at least two points for the final exam in order to pass the exam as well as for adding the points got for the multiple-choice tests, and assistance and participation in the seminars.

TYPE OF GLOBAL EVALUATION (First OPPORTUNITY):
The evaluation of the students that do not follow the type of continuous evaluation will consist of two parts: (1) a written exam made up by questions to be largely answered, which will represent 60% of the final grade of the Course; and (2) multiple-choice test, which will represent 40% of the final grade of the Course.

Regarding the second opportunity of exam, the system of evaluation will be similar to the one of the first opportunity.

For students with recognition of part-time dedication and academic dispensation of exemption from attendance, the evaluation will consist of a final exam on contents of the Course, whose maximum grade will be 10 points out of 10.

Any attempt of fraud or plagiarism in any activities that will be developed during the semester or during the final exam will be penalized with a “0” as the final grade of the Course in both opportunities of the exam.

Sources of information
Basic
DIEZ DE VELASCO, M. (2013). Instituciones de Derecho Internacional Público, 18ª ed.. Madrid: Ed. Tecnos.
DIEZ DE VELASCO, M. (SOBRINO HEREDIA, J.M. coord.) (2010). Las Organizaciones internacionales. Madrid: Ed. Tecnos.
HERNÁNDEZ, G. (2022). International law, 2nd ed.. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
SHAW, M.N. (2021). International law, 9th ed.. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
OANTA, G.A. (2022). Main legal texts for the study of public international law. Valencia: Tirant lo Blanch.
KACZOROWSKA, A. (2015). Public International Law, Roudledge.
Complementary
BENEYTO, J.M. y JIMENEZ PIERNAS, C. (dir.) (2022). Concepto y Fuentes del Derecho Internacional. Valencia: Tirant lo blanch.
CASANOVAS, O.; RODRIGO, A. (2022). Compendio de Derecho internacional público, 11ª ed.. Madrid: Tecnos.
PASTOR RIDRUEJO, J.A. (2022). Curso de Derecho internacional público y Organizaciones internacionales, 26ª ed.. Madrid: Ed. Tecnos.
REMIRO BROTONS, A. Y OTROS (2014). Derecho internacional: curso general, 2ª ed.. Valencia: Ed. Tirant lo Blanch.
SÁENZ DE SANTAMARÍA, P.A. (2020). Sistema de Derecho Internacional Público, 6ª ed.. Pamplona: Ed. Civitas-Thomson Reuters.
CASADO RAIGÓN, R. (2020). Derecho internacional, 4ª ed.. Madrid: Tecnos.
TORRES CAZORLA, M.I. (dir.) (2019). Derecho internacional público y Organizaciones internacionales. Actividades prácticas / Public International Law and International Organizations. Practical activities. Valencia: Tirant lo Blanch.
EVANS, M.D. (ed.) (2018), International Law, 5th ed., Oxford University Press, Oxford.
FOCARELLI, C., International Law, Edward Elgar, Cheltenham, 2019.
KLABBERS, J. (2017), International Law, 2nd ed., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, Cambridge.
PATARAIA, D. (2022), International law: text, cases, and materials, Routledge, London.
CECILY, R. (et al). (2022). An introduction to Public International Law, Cambridge University Press.

Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
International Relations Theory/710G05006

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus
International Organizations/710G05016
European Union Institutions and Policies/710G05018
Resolution of International Conflicts/710G05020

Other comments


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.