POL 321 - International Law

4 Hour(s)
General Education S2 and CCD

This course covers the historical development, sources, principles, enactment and enforcement of international laws. Attention will be paid to the expansion of the field from its traditional focus on states to the inclusion of non-state actors such as International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations and individuals. Specific topics include: war and conflict, human rights, and environmental law. Readings and discussions review relevant decisions from both U.S. and international courts, utilizing the case method approach widely used in law schools.

SP, even years