Advanced Course in Public International Law
The Advanced Course in Public International Law aims to provide advanced knowledge of core issues and fundamental principles of public international law and to familiarise students with recent trends.
The Advanced Course in Public International Law is given as an elective course within the framework of the exchange programmes at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. Swedish law students admitted by the department are also given access to the course.
Read more about exchange programmes at the Department of Law
Initially the foundations of public international law are studied, such as its subjects, sources of law, relationship between national and international law, state responsibility, along with jurisdiction and immunity. The course also includes an introduction to and indepth studies of some of the different specialised regulations/topics of public international law such as maritime law, prohibition on the use of force, humanitarian law, the foundations of human rights and peacekeeping operations.
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Course structure
The learning objectives, activities, and examination criteria for the course are outlined in the syllabus. Therefore, the syllabus serves as the foundational document dictating the course's content and structure.
To access the current syllabus, please navigate to the right-hand column and locate the section titled "Syllabus - Legal document." Alternatively, if you are using a mobile device, you can find it towards the end of this page.
In addition to the syllabus, the course director has compiled a course description. The primary aim of this description is to provide a comprehensive overview of the syllabus's structure and components.
Course Guide (724 Kb)
Please be advised that in the event of any inconsistencies between the information provided in the course description or on this course page regarding the course structure, and the content outlined in the current syllabus, the syllabus always supersedes.
Teaching format
The course starts with an introductory lecture, the aim of which is to provide general orientation within the subject area. After this, the actual lessons and seminars start.
Assessment
The course's learning outcomes are assessed through the individual essay, participation at the seminars, as well as through a written examination.
Examiner
Mark Klamberg
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
- International Law, edited by Malcolm Evans, Oxford University Press, 5th edition, 2018, 976 pp.
- a few additional texts will be made available to you through the course Athena website
- the course website will also offer the slides and a synopsis for each lecture
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Course reports
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More information
Learning platformDuring the course, registered students will receive additional course information on the Athena learning platform.
https://athena.itslearning.com/
The DepartmentRead more about education at the Department of Law at Stockholm University on our homepage.
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Contact
Course contact:
pub-p@juridicum.su.seCourse coordinator:
Sara FreemanTeaching assistant:
Ivar BerglundCourse manager:
Mark Klamberg
