Public International Law

Part of this Programme

European Studies and International Relations

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

Bachelor | Semestral | 4

Year | Type of course unit | Language

3 |Mandatory |Português

Total of Working Hours | Duration of Contact (hours)

100 | 45

Code

ULHT450-7148

Recommended complementary curricular units

n/a

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Precedences

Não

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

The characterization of international society The distinction between international and supranational organization The sources of international law and their value Common law and the law of treaties International organizations The organization of the EU The powers of the UN and International Public Law The Security Council Other international bodies The relationship between international law and domestic law The role of national courts Receiving international law in the Portuguese case The legal regime of international treaties

Objectives

Enable students to understand the role of international public law and the system of functioning of international bodies, their competences and reciprocal relations. Enable students to understand the evolution of public international law. Knowledge of the competencies of international bodies, namely the UN and its composition. Stimulate the critical spirit of each student and their individualized interest in the subjects. Develop students' general culture in relevant subjects.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

Theoretical-practical classes and permanent continuous evaluation using ICT. Works by students on subject matters accompanied by the teacher, within the framework of the evaluation standards set forth in the ULHT Regulation. Final written and oral examination.

References

Pereira, A e Quadros, F. (2009) Direito Internacional Público. Coimbra: Almedina
Baptista, E. (2004). Direito Internacional Público. Coimbra: Almedina.
Gouveia, B. (2010). Manual de Direito Internacional Público (3ª ed). Coimbra: Almedina.
Moncada, A. (1988). Curso de Direito Internacional Público. Coimbra: Almedina.
Machado, J. (2004). Direito Internacional. Do paradigma clássico ao pós-11 de Setembro. Coimbra: Coimbra Editora.
Miranda, J. (2004). Direito internacional público (2.ª edição). S. João do Estoril: Principia.