2014/2015  KAN-CPOLO1047U  Theories of International Law and Politics

English Title

Theories of International Law and Politics

Course information
Language	English
Course ECTS	7.5 ECTS
Type	Mandatory
Level	Full Degree Master
Duration	One Semester
Course period	Spring
Timetable	Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board	Study Board for BSc/MSc i International Business and Politics, MSc
Course coordinator
Henrik Andersen - Law Department (LAW)
Main academic disciplines
Philosophy and philosophy of science International Politics
Last updated on 02-07-2014

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, the student should be able to: Identify and explain the main theories of international law and place them in historical context. Describe how the main theories of international law distinguish between international law and international politics. Identify and explain what role non-state actors (i.e. natural and legal persons, international organisations) play in international law according to the main theories of international law. Explain how international law, as it is currently understood by modern theories of international law, is relevant to the activities of international businesses and organisations. Apply the theories of international law studied in the course to specific cases involving issues relevant to international organisations or businesses.

Examination

Theories of International Law and Politics: Exam ECTS 7,5 Examination form Home assignment - written product Individual or group exam Individual Size of written product Max. 15 pages Assignment type Written assignment Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time. Grading scale 7-step scale Examiner(s) One internal examiner Exam period Summer Term Make-up exam/re-exam Same examination form as the ordinary exam

Course content and structure

The course will cover the main theories of public international law, including sociolegal theories, positivism, critical legal studies, feminist theory, and liberalism as well as selected texts in modern political philosophical approaches to the international legal order.  The course it focuses both on the fundamental theoretical and philosophical assumptions underlying legal and political theories that seek to explain or justify the international (legal) order as well as on examples of how these theories may be used to analyze specific issues.

Teaching methods

Lectures and discussions.