Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
50549:[2025 Spring]Foundation Course to Policy Science Ⅱ (P) 2025 Spring Tue1 College　Of　Policy　Science ARIE DIANA 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS462

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

International law is the law that governs international relations and covers a wide range of areas.
The main objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of international law and to enable them to view and think about global issues from a legal perspective.

Student Attainment Objectives


(1) Students will be able to understand the general fields of international law.
(2) Students will be able to explain the important role of international law. 　
(3) Students will be able to explain how international law affects to global issues.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Course Guidance

　　　Overview of the course, course requirements

【+R-Jugyo】Information for “+R-Jugyo” will be posted on manaba+R.

2

Introduction to International Law

　　　History of international law, development of international law

3

Sources of International Law

　　　Customary international law, treaties

4

International Disputes and Pacific Settlement of Disputes

　　　Freedom to choose peaceful settlement of disputes, International Court of Justice

5

Statehood and Recognition

　　　Recognition of States, Recognition of Governments

6

Diplomatic and Consular Relations

　　　Diplomatic missions, diplomatic immunity, consular relations　　　

7

Territory in International Law

 　　　Territorial sovereignty, territorial acquisition, jurisdiction

8

The Individual in international law

　　　The rights of individuals, nationality, rights and duties of non-nationals

9

International Human Rights Law

　　　The international human rights system, human rights treaties

10

Extradition and Crimes under International Law

　　　Rules of extradition, exception of extradition, International Criminal Court

11

International Law and Economics

　　　Principles of international economic law, the role of World Trade Organization

12

International Law and Environment

　　　The evolution of international environmental law, the principles of international environmental law

13

State Responsibility

　　　Responsibility of states, diplomatic protection, circumstances precluding wrongfulness, reparations

14

The Use of Force in International Law

　　　Armed attack, collective security, self-defense, disarmament, peacekeeping

Class Format

Basically, face-to-face classes are conducted. However, classes may be held in online or on-demand (within the limits of university regulations).

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are required to read the weekly reading materials before the class.
After the class, please read newspapers, related books and watch the news (on TV or internet) to deepen your understanding.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

1. Communication Paper 45%
2. Presentation 15%
3. Term Paper 40%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

The schedule is subject to change.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

There is no assigned textbook for this course. However, students are required to read the weekly readings for each class. All learning materials will be made available on manaba+R.

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Other references are indicated in the handouts for each class.

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

Course details will be given at the first class.
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