Public International Law

Presentation

Public International Law is part of the legal universe, presenting autonomy vis-à-vis other areas of law. It has specific characteristics, identifying itself with a normative construction necessary for the understanding of all states, hence its distinction with domestic law (the law proper to each state). Initially, international law was seen as a law of war and a law of peace, with its evolution following World War I, international law extended its scope from the continental or regional international legal framework to the framework of international activities. covering various areas in the economic, social and cultural sectors.

Part of this Programme

European Studies and International Relations

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 4

Year | Type of course unit | Language

3 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULHT450-7148

Recommended complementary curricular units

Constitucional Law

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

1st Class - Objectives of the course, explanation and analysis of the program, identification and marking of evaluation methods.
2nd: Objectives of Public International Law.
3rd and 4th: Public International Law (IPD) vs Domestic Law vs Private International Law.
5th to 7th: DIP sources: the custom; International Treaties
8th to 13th: The subjects of ID: States (and related figures); International Organizations and their role in the international community.
14 to 20: General principles of international law; Ius Cogens.
21st to 24th: International Treaties: their classification; stages and procedures of conclusion of the Treaties; the reservations; Modification of Treaties and Termination (legal regime of International Treaties).
25th to 30th: Presentation and defense of individual works.

Objectives

- Provide students with the necessary tools for a political analysis of international events, based on elementary notions acquired in the course of public international law.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

Teaching and assessment methodologies:

Teaching method:
- Theoretical-practical classes
- Expositions of the themes, following a presentation scheme previously prepared.
- Classes should be accompanied by reading the recommended bibliography.
- Encouragement to participation. Students will be instructed to read the recommended bibliography in advance and to actively participate in discussions of the subjects under consideration.

Evaluation Method:
Continuous assessment with the following weighting:
   - Participation in class (10%)
   - Presentation and defense of individual work on themes that version the syllabus (90%).
. Final written exam according to ULHT Assessment Regulations
Observations: of the 30 classes (1h30m / each), six classes are left for the presentation and defense of the individual works.

References

Bibliografia principal:

. Buchanan, Allen (2004). Justice, Legitimacy, and Self-Determination: Moral Foundations of International Law. Oxford University Press.

. Duarte, Maria Luísa (2019). Direito Internacional Público e a Ordem Jurídica Global do Século XXI (2.ª reimpressão). Lisboa: AAFDL.

. Gouveia, Jorge Bacelar (2017). Manual de Direito Internacional. Coimbra: Almedina.

. Miranda, Jorge (2016). Curso de Direito Internacional Público. 6.ª Ed. Editor: Principia.

Legislação de suporte:

Constituição da República Portuguesa (2019). Coimbra: Almedina.

Gouveia, Jorge Bacelar (2017). Textos Fundamentais de Direito Internacional Público. Coimbra: Almedina.

Direito Internacional Público. 2.ª Ed. Porto: Porto Editora.

Lanceiro, Rui e Outros (2018). Coletânea de Textos de Direito Internacional Público. Lisboa. AAFDL

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