International Law

Code:

LRI003

Acronym:

DINT

Instance: 2019/2020 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Sociology
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Languages and International Relations

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LRI	70	LRI - Study Plan	2	-	6	3	3

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students
Obs.: Erasmus students may complete the exam in English.

Objectives

Provide students with the essentials characterizing International Law.
Enable students with the essential tools to the knowledge of the legal conformation of contemporary international relations, given the increasing weight of International Law. As a result of the so-called "internationalization", the resolution of multiple problems falls nowadays under international legal standards, whether due to the emergence of new social relations or to a new dimension of once "internal" social relations.

Learning outcomes and competences

Ability to acquire specific knowledge and understanding of this matter, so that it will translate into an effective asset in guiding the lives and the personal or professional actions of the students.
Ability to develop reflection and critical analysis of this area of knowledge, and contribute, within a framework of interdisciplinarity, to a culture of international citizenship.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Concise program

CHAPTER I

Concept and historical evolution of International Law

CHAPTER II

The Characteristics of International Law

CHAPTER III

The Basis of the Obligatory Nature of International Law

CHAPTER IV

International Law and Domestic Law

CHAPTER V

The Sources of International Law

CHAPTER VI

The subjects of International Law

CHAPTER VII

International State Responsibility and Diplomatic Protection

CHAPTER VIII

The Use of Force in International Relations

CHAPTER IX

The Protection of Individuals and Groups in International Law

Mandatory literature

Miranda, Jorge; Curso De Direito Internacional Público, Principia, 2016
Pereira, André Gonçalves, e Fausto de Quadros; Manual De Direito Internacional Público, Almedina, 2015

Complementary Bibliography

Brito, Wladimir; Direito Internacional Público, Coimbra Editora, 2014
Brito, Wladimir; Responsabilidade De Proteger - (No Direito Internacional) , Almedina, 2016
Crawford, James; Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law, OUP, 2012
Gouveia, Jorge Bacelar; Manual De Direito Internacional Público, Almedina, 2017
Lopes, J.A. Azeredo; Entre Solidão e Intervencionismo - Direito de Autodeterminação dos Povos e Reacções de Estados terceiros, Coimbra Editora, 2003
Machado, Jónatas E. M.; Direito Internacional: Do Paradigma Clássico Ao Pós-11 De Setembro, Coimbra Editora, 2013
Pereira, Maria Assunção do Vale; Textos De Direito Internacional, Coimbra Editora\, 2013
Tavares, Maria Isabel; Guerra E Responsabilidade: A Intervenção Militar No Iraque Em 2003, Universidade Católica Editora - Porto, 2015

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lessons will be theoretical and practical. The classes begin with a theoretical exposition of the content of the various subjects, taking into account the mandatory support bibliography references. In addition, students have the possibility of focusing on the theoretical content so taught, whether by analyzing questions put to them directly, whether by trying to achieve the resolutions applying to practical cases implying the use of acquired knowledge. The tutorials provide information sources and directions of research literature about the subjects theoretically taught.
Considering the circumstances inherent to the teaching of the Curricular Unit, and the objectives inherent to a correct evaluation of the knowledge acquired by the respective students, the evaluation is done by means of a final exam.

keywords

Social sciences > Juridical sciences > International law

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	108,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Under the "Regulamento de Avaliação da FLUP", the evaluation method does not include attendance as a prerequisite, taking into account the logistics related to the high number of students (Article 9). To obtain approval, students must obtain "a final mark of 10 points" (Article 5). "All students enrolled and who meet the requirements set out in the schedule of the course" have access to regular season and the time for appeal (Article 11).
Erasmus students may complete the exams in English language.

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation method takes in account the high amount of students. The final mark is calculated in accordance with Article 5 of the "Regulamento de Avaliação da FLUP".
NB: International students will be able to sit the final exam in English.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Is ruled by general law and by the "Regulamento de Avaliação da FLUP".

Classification improvement

Is ruled by Article 12 of the "Regulamento de Avaliação da FLUP".