Customary international law and general principles of law. The law of treaties. The role of the Organization of the United Nations. The use of force. Peaceful settlement of disputes. In particular: the International Court of Justice. States and other subjects of international law. Immunities. Diplomatic protection. International protection of human rights. State responsibility. International law and municipal laws.
Course Content - Last names H-Z
Customary international law and general principles of law. The law of treaties. The role of the Organization of the United Nations. The use of force. Peaceful settlement of disputes. In particular: the International Court of Justice. States and other subjects of international law. Immunities. Diplomatic protection. International protection of human rights. State responsibility. International law and municipal laws.
Students attending the course may use the notes from the lectures, together with the reading materials to be distributed during the course (available on the e-learning Moodle platform). The following text is recommended: E. Cannizzaro, Diritto internazionale, (2018).
For students not attending the course, the following text is recommended: B. Conforti, Diritto internazionale, XI ed. (paragraphs 17 and 41 excluded).
Students attending the course may use the notes from the lectures, together with the reading materials to be distributed during the course (available on the e-learning Moodle platform). The following text is recommended: E. Cannizzaro, Diritto internazionale, (ed. 2018 or 2020).
For students not attending the course, the following text is recommended: B. Conforti, Diritto internazionale, XI ed. (paragraphs 17 and 41 excluded).
Learning Objectives - Last names A-G
Knowledge
To understand how international relations among States and other international actors are governed. Relations between international law and municipal law, in particular Italian law.
Abilities
Capacity to assess the existence of rules of international law and their meaning, with particular reference to the legal effects of treaties. Acquisition of the basic elements that are required in competitions which include a test of knowledge of international law.
Results to be obtained
General comprehension of the way in which rules of international law are formed and applied, with
particular reference to the means for enforcing rights and obligations arising thereunder.
Learning Objectives - Last names H-Z
Knowledge
To understand how international relations among States and other international actors are governed. Relations between international law and municipal law, in particular Italian law.
Abilities
Capacity to assess the existence of rules of international law and their meaning, with particular reference to the legal effects of treaties. Acquisition of the basic elements that are required in competitions which include a test of knowledge of international law.
Results to be obtained
General comprehension of the way in which rules of international law are formed and applied, with
particular reference to the means for enforcing rights and obligations arising thereunder.
Prerequisites - Last names A-G
Students must have passed the exams of: Diritto costituzionale generale; Diritto privato I.
Prerequisites - Last names H-Z
Students must have passed the exams of: Diritto costituzionale generale; Diritto privato I.
Teaching Methods - Last names A-G
Lectures, seminars
Teaching Methods - Last names H-Z
Lectures, seminars
Further information - Last names A-G
Further exams requested for the final dissertation: Diritto internazionale avanzato (International Law advanced course); Private international Law. Students who attended the course will have precedence.
Further information - Last names H-Z
Further exams requested for the final dissertation: Diritto internazionale avanzato (International Law advanced course); Private international Law. Students who attended the course will have precedence.
Type of Assessment - Last names A-G
For all students: oral exam (three questions).
One written test, on a voluntary basis, only for students who attended the course.
Type of Assessment - Last names H-Z
For all students: oral exam (three questions).
Course program - Last names A-G
Customary international law and general principles of law. The law of treaties. The role of the Organization of the United Nations and regional organizations. The use of force. States and other subjects of international law. Immunities. The treatment of aliens; international protection of human rights; international crimes. Peaceful settlement of disputes. In particular: the International Court of Justice. State responsibility. International law and municipal laws.
Course program - Last names H-Z
Customary international law and general principles of law. The law of treaties. The role of the Organization of the United Nations and regional organizations. The use of force. States and other subjects of international law. Immunities. The treatment of aliens; international protection of human rights; international crimes. Peaceful settlement of disputes. In particular: the International Court of Justice. State responsibility. International law and municipal laws.