CJ 4XX - International Law and International Organizations

Institution:

Mitchell College

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Description:

3 credits This course examines the history, structure, administration, and political contexts of the international legal system. It also explores the roles played by global and regional organizations, particularly; the United Nations and its constituent organization, in regulating or influencing the conduct of individual states and relations among states. The course also considers the place in international affairs of selected regional organizations and non-governmental organizations. The five main subject matters treated are: (1) military conflict, peace and security ( including treaties, international conventions on war and the treatment of prisoners, arms control, neutrality, peacekeeping, sanctions, extraordinary rendition, transitional justice); (2) international trade, commerce and technology ( including jurisdiction, immunity, conflicts among the laws of different nations, dispute settlement procedures, air and space law, maritime law, international investment, financial and fiscal law, and "most-favored nation" status; (3 ) theenvironment and sustainable human development (environmental treaties, the Kyoto Protocol, etc.; (4) human rights, humanitarian relief, international crime and world health ( including international laws regarding the rights of women and children; child labor; the selfdetermination of ethnic, linguistic and other minorities; and international humanitarian and refugee law); and (5) laws governing international organizations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mitchell.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 701-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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