POLI 373

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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.

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Faith and Political Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will discuss the moral issues surrounding issue of international law.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.