POLI 373
International Law
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Nature and function of international law; recognition, succession, jurisdiction rights, and immunities of states; nationality and jurisdiction over nations.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Faith and Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will discuss the moral issues surrounding issue of international law.
Title
Participation in Political Process
Learning Outcome
Students will learn the history of the development of international legal norms and how those norms affect important political issues in the United States.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will write either a legal brief for a mock argument before an international tribunal or a research paper that conforms to the conventional expectations for a research paper in a political science class.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
In class discussions, writing, and course readings, students will practice analyzing and evaluating the logic and arguments used in international legal decisions themselves and discussions of international legal issues.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Students will learn the legal perspective of important events of world history and current issues of international conflict and cooperation.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Students will learn the role of legal norms in international relations and will be able to discuss the relative importance of international law in constraining the actions of states.
