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LC5022 Approaches to International Law

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module will explore the philosophy of international law. Its focus will be less on the history and more on underlying philosophical issues arising from the nature and practice of international law.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminars (x 11 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: New coursework: 3,000-word essay

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Prof N Rengger