International Law

International Law

専門基礎科目（専門関連科目）

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国際商経学部／経済学部

学年指定なし

KCCBG1MCA1

2単位

講義 (Lecture)

2025年度後期

(Fall semester)

青柳　ヤヒヤ

英語

目標16

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Yahya AOYAGI (ALMASRI)

yahya.aoyagi.kwansei.ac.jp

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International law regulates the legal relationships among states. Unlike national law, international law cannot be created or enforced through the same domestic mechanisms. Furthermore, the international community cannot sustain its stability without international law. The absence of binding legal frameworks among states would certainly pose significant challenges in cooperating across various domains, including trade, security alliances, extradition of criminal suspects, climate change, and the management of natural resources. The course covers foundational concepts of international law, where students study its history, sources, and practical application. Students will also explore the protection of individual and group rights under international law, especially the role of the United Nations, dispute resolution, environmental protection, and international economic relations. This course aims to:  

1- Teach students the fundamentals and the sources of international law.
2- Develop students' ability to analyze the role of international law in global issues.
3- Enhance students' analytical, critical, and problem-solving skills by studying ever-evolving political and economic challenges that face the international community from an international law point of view.
4- Apply legal principles to contemporary case studies.
5- Evaluate the protection of individual rights under international law.

International Law, Global Challenges, International Community, United Nations, ICJ, ICC

1. Orientation
2. History of International Law  
3. Sources of International Law  
4. Creation and Recognition of States
5. Protected Persons and Entities: Nationality and Individual Rights
6. Protected Persons and Entities: Human Rights, Group Rights, and Self-Determination
7. The United Nations and International Law I
8. The United Nations and International Law II
9. The United Nations and International Law III
10. Settlement of Disputes  
11. International Economic Relations
12. Student Presentation and Discussion I
13. Student Presentation and Discussion II
14. Student Presentation and Discussion III
15. Wrap-up Class

All PowerPoint files and reading materials will be distributed to students. In addition, some readings include chapters from books and reports.
1. Orakhelashvili, Alexander. Akehurst's Modern Introduction to International Law, (9th Edition). Taylor & Francis, 2022. ISBN: 9780367753467
2. Schabas, William. Unimaginable Atrocities, Justice Politics and Rights at the War Crimes Tribunals. Oxford University Press, 2014, ISBN 9780198712954 

Students are expected to read class materials in advance and study the materials from previous classes for 60~90 minutes.

Due to the large number of students (approximately 65〜90 students every semester), questions will be answered and discussed for 10〜15 minutes every class.

Grading Policy:

Discussions, Q&A sheets, and class contributions 20 %
Student Presentation 40%
Final essay 40%

Grading criteria:

S (90%~) excellent (complete understanding of the course materials, active participation in class, exceptional presentation ,and a well-written final essay)

A (80%~) good (proper knowledge of the course materials, noticeable class participation, good presentation and final essay)

B (70%~) fair

C (60%~) poor performance but passing

Students' questions will be discussed, and feedback will be given to students in each class. The teacher will comment on students' presentations and discussions.

1. No prior knowledge or academic background is required. However, students who want to take this course must actively participate in class discussions and read related materials intensively.
2. Absence without prior notice is unacceptable. Frequent absences without compelling reasons could seriously affect your grade. Please notify me about your absence on Universal Passport.  

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