LAWS8567 International Dispute Resolution

LAWS8567 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	Law School
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Laws
Offered in	Autumn Session, 2012
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Objectives: By the end of this course, students should be able to: Understand the obligation under international law to settle disputes peacefully; Identify the nature and causes of international disputes; Identify the participants in international disputes; Understand the mechanisms available for peaceful settlement enumerated in United Nations Charter Article 33: negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and judicial settlement; Understand the respective advantages and disadvantages of these mechanisms and the factors which influence their effectiveness; Understand the competence of the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, with respect to the settlement of disputes; and Understand coercive methods of dispute resolution and their place in the international legal order. Content: The course will examine the causes, processes and outcomes of international disputes and their resolution. It will attempt to develop a framework within which international disputes may be analysed with particular attention given to the formal mechanisms available under the UN Charter, including international adjudication and arbitration. A number of case studies will be used to illustrate the range of methods available in international dispute settlement, including the situation in East Timor (1975-2002), Timor Sea maritime boundary negotiations, the US-Iran Hostages dispute, the Rainbow Warrior affair, and the Australia-Japan dispute regarding whaling.
Indicative Assessment	Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the course homepage on the ANU Law website, prior to the commencement of the course.
Workload	26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery) Click here for the 2010 timetable
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest	Law
Requisite Statement	LAWS8182 Principles of International Law
Programs	Graduate Diploma in International Law, Graduate Diploma in International Law, Master of Legal Studies, Master of International Law, Master of Laws (Legal Practice), Master of International Law, Master of Laws (Legal Practice), Master of Legal Studies, and Master of International Security Law
Other Information	Click here for fee and census date information
Academic Contact	Don Rothwell and Graduate Administration

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