Public International and European Law

Code:

D203

Acronym:

DIPE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Legal Sciences

Instance: 2004/2005 - A

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Law

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
D	114	Official Study Plan - LD	2	-	13	-

Objectives

1. Getting to know the International Public Law, matter of great importance in a context of an increasingly global and universal perspective of juridical problems.
2. Introducing to the European institutional framework, quite close to daily life.

Program

Introduction
PART 1
Unit I – International Law

§1. Formation and evolution
§2. The meaning of International Law

Unit II – The sources of International Law

§1. Sources in general
§2. Custom
§3. Treaties
§4. The conclusion of treaties in Portugal
§5. Equity

Unit III – The norms of International Law

§1. Norms and principles
§2. Natural norms and positive norms
§3. Interpretation, integration and enforcement

Unit IV – International Law and Domestic Law

Unit V – The subjects of International Law

§1. Subjects in general
§2. States
§3. International Organisations
§4. Institutions other than States
§5. Individuals

Unit VI – The enforcement of International Law in space (general concepts)

Unit VII - International conflicts and the prohibition of the use of force

Unit VIII – The International protection of human rights

§1. Concepts and general problems
§2. The systems of the UN and specialized organizations
§3. The regional systems

Unit IX – International responsibility (general concepts)

Unit X – Towards a worldwide International Law?

PART II
INTRODUCTION TO EUROPEAN LAW

Introduction

Unit I – Integration and the European Institutions: historical evolution

§1. The historical bases of the European project
§2. The Schuman Declaration and the foundation of the European Communities
§3. The steps of the building of European unity
Unit II – The institutional framework the European Union

§1. Institutions and organs
§2. The European Constitutional Treaty: a critical presentation

Main Bibliography

For Part I:

I. Books:
- André Gonçalves Pereira e Fausto de Quadros, Manual de Direito Internacional Público, 3ª. Ed., Coimbra, Almedina, 1993 (reimpressão de 2002)
- Jorge Bacelar Gouveia, Manual de Direito Internacional Público, 2ª. Ed., Coimbra, Almedina, 2004
- Jorge Miranda, Curso de Direito Internacional Público, 2ª edição, Lisboa, Principia, 2004 (reference book)
II. Documents:
- Jorge Bacelar Gouveia, Textos Fundamentais de Direito Internacional, 4ª Ed., Lisboa, Editorial Notícias, 2004
- José Alberto de Azeredo Lopes, Textos Históricos do Direito e das Relações Internacionais, Porto, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1999
- Other editions of the fundamental international texts

For Part II:

I. Books:
- João Mota de Campos/João Luiz Mota de Campos, Manual de Direito Comunitário, 4ª edição, Lisboa, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 2004
- Maria Luísa Duarte, Direito da União Europeia e das Comunidades Europeias, Volume I, Tomo I, Lisboa, Lex, 2001 (reference book)

- Miguel Gorjão-Henriques, Direito Comunitário- Sumários Desenvolvidos, 2ª edição, Coimbra, Almedina, 2003

II. Documents:

- Comunidades Europeias, Tratado que Estabelece uma Constituição para a Europa, Luxemburgo, Serviço das Publicações Oficiais das Comunidades Europeias, 2005
- José Luís Vilaça e Miguel Gorjão-Henriques, Tratado de Nice, 1ª edição, Coimbra, Almedina, 2001 (4ª reimpressão de 2002)
- Other editions of the institutional treaties of the European Communities and the European Union
- Vários Autores, Carta de Direitos Fundamentais da União Europeia, Coimbra, Ius Gentium Conimbrigae-Coimbra Editora, 2001

Complementary Bibliography

Additional reading reference material, including national and foreign works, will be given during the course of classes.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The combination of theorical and practical classes permits a valuable interchange between theoretical and practical knowledge, and is thus an important part of the learning process, giving the student the chance to experience and ponder in a more considered and thorough way the knowledge that has already been imparted to him/her.

Evaluation Type

Eligibility for exams

Only relevant if the students choose the "continuous assessment", a method that measures up the participation and work made by the students all along the year.

Calculation formula of final grade

See the “Regulamento de Avaliação de Conhecimentos”, at the Faculty’s site, on line.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not considered.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

General Law and rules enforced in FDUP.

Classification improvement

Obtained as a result of the rules enforced in FDUP.