- Docente: Ludovica Chiussi Curzi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: IUS/13
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Legal Studies (cod. 9062)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Legal Studies (cod. 9062)
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from Feb 24, 2025 to Apr 14, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course unit, students: - possess an in-depth knowledge about the structure of the international legal order, with an emphasis on the interactions between sources and the relationships involving the subjects of the international community; - are capable to correctly and independently assess, the interaction between sources belonging to different cooperation areas at the international level and can interpret multiple primary sources.
Course contents
I. What is International Law
- International Law in Historical and Evolutionary Perspectives
- International Law in Social Context
- Differences and similarities between international and domestic law
- Relativity and Dialectics in the Interpretation of International Rules
- Effectiveness of International Rules: Spontaneous Observance and Forced Compliance
II. Subjects of International Law
- States
- International organizations
- NGOs
- Individuals
- Corporations
III. Making and Changing of International Law
- Absence of an International Legislature
- Treaty Law
- Customary Law
- Relationship between Treaty an Customary Law
- General Principles of Law
- Soft Law
IV. International Law and Domestic Legal Systems
- Monism and Dualism
- Municipal Law before International Adjudicative Bodies
- International Law before Domestic Adjudicative Bodies
- The Doctrine of Incorporation in Common Law Legal Orders
- The ‘Receipt’ of International Law in Civil Law Legal Orders
- Legal Nationalism
V. Breaching of International Law
- State Responsibility
- State liability
VI. The International Means of Dispute Settlement
- Diplomatic Means
- Adjudicative Means
- Institutional Means
Readings/Bibliography
Attila Tanzi, A Coincise Introduction to International Law (2025)
Teaching methods
Classes will mostly be held by the Lecturer. Seminars involving guest speakers may be organized during the course.
The students are expected to actively participate in the lectures and to make sure presentations on topics assigned to them.
Assessment methods
Oral exam (75% of the evaluation), participation in class and presentations (25%).
Office hours
See the website of Ludovica Chiussi Curzi