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2018/2019  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
Start time of the course 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
  • Maj Grasten - Department of Management, Politics and Philosophy (MPP)
Main academic disciplines
  • Philosophy and ethics
  • Globalization and international business
  • International political economy
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 12-06-2018

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Learning objectives
  • Identify, explain and critically assess main theories of international law and place them in their historical contexts.
  • Evaluate how the main theories of international law distinguish between international law and international politics.
  • Identify and explain what role international businesses and organizations play in international law according to the main theories, cases, and concepts of international law.
  • Link the theories to the empirical material in a methodologically reflexive manner that demonstrates independent thinking.
  • Be able to evidence a strong and comprehensive knowledge of the course curriculum in submissions.
Examination
Theories in International Law and Politics:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 10 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
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam. A new exam assignment must be answered. This applies to all students (failed, ill, or otherwise).
Description of the exam procedure

Students are expected to develop a topic for their exam paper themselves, which involves an application of a theoretical background studied in the course to current problems of international law and politics.

Course content and structure

The course covers the key concepts, core cases, and main theories of international law, that are relevant to understand and critically assess the role of international law in global governance, both from a historical and contemporary perspective.

Description of the teaching methods
Lectures, group and class discussions, and guest lectures.
Feedback during the teaching period
We try to offer feedback in response to your questions and work whenever feasible although please appreciate that there are often time constraints. Please feel free to take full advantage of the ‘office hours’ offered by full-time staff members, although these can never be a substitute for participation in lectures and classes. We also encourage you to ask questions or make comments in class and form self-study groups to secure peer feedback on your work.
Student workload
Preparation time (readings, group work etc.) 130 hours
Lectures / class exercises / “homework cafés” / workshops etc. 30 hours
Exam (incl. preparation for the exam and actual exam period) 48 hours
Expected literature

​Textbook chapters and academic articles, which will be made available in a compendium. A comprehensive reading list can be found in the course plan that will be published on CBS Learn before classes begin.

Last updated on 12-06-2018