Three assessment methods will be used to
assess students’ achievements: 1) attendance, in-class participation and
engagement; 2) research assignment/case study; 3) final take-home exam. All
reading lists and documents will be available on the university’s virtual
campus, while most case studies will be available online or at the docUcentre
for a small fee. The lecturer will also provide a few printed handouts.
1) Attendance
and in-class participation/engagement (individual grade):
.
20% of the final grade.
. Class attendance is necessary to be successful in this course. Active
participation in class is expected to accomplish a number of learning
goals. Students should come prepared for
class and participate in class. Participation will include a summary/ commentary
in class of selected reading materials chosen by the student.
. Class should actively participate in discussions and make comments on
reading materials & bibliography, respond to questions, be able to work
together and do collaborative practical activities in class (for example in
Court Moot and/or UN simulations)
. Due date: throughout the
course. One (1) page written summary should be sent by email to ndordell@uottawa.ca
not later than September 29th.
2)
Research Paper Assignment (Case Brief): - Individual grade. Carry out
critical and integrated analysis of a selected case study or legal case from a country chosen by the student
(individual grade):
. Written Paper: Only printed copies will
be accepted.
Maximum 10 pages (12-point, double-spaced).
. Due date: November 3rd, 2015
. 40% of the final grade
Students will research, summarize, and evaluate issues regarding
international law in a chosen country to discuss in class.The following
elements of must be examined:
(a) Statement of the Issue or Issues (what is in dispute)
(b) The Law – Holding (the applied rule of law)
(c) Fact Situation – Factual Background (name of the case and its
parties, what happened factually and procedurally, and the judgment)
(d) Application of the
law to the fact situation and statement of the outcome: Outcome of the Case and
Rationale (reasons for the holding)
(e) Dicta (commentary about the
decision that was not the basis for the decision) – Other possible outcomes of
the case and why the specific fact situation may lead to these other outcomes.
(f) Dissent (if a
valuable dissenting opinion exists, the dissent’s opinion) and you may also
want to consider including: The Parties’ Arguments (each party’s opposing
argument concerning the ultimate issue).
(g) Comments (personal commentary)
Analysis/Opinions on the fundamental legal nature of the conflict, human
rights issue(s) involved and what the law should be (one opinion). Discuss the role and function of
international law in the world today. Identify, summarize, and evaluate the
fundamental questions and debates relating to the legal issue(s) and different
mechanisms (norms, entities, institutions, etc) that are necessary to further
the aims of international law.
Note: Students should come prepared for class and participate in class.
The Professor expects from students to actively participate in UN simulation
discussions and make comments on the selected cases, and respond to questions.
3) Final Take Home Exam (individual grade): Specific questions and
instructions for Take Home Exam will be provided on December 1st,
2015.
By
researching, understanding and applying
leading principles, concepts and theories of international law, students will appreciate the role and
function of international law and undertake a strategic and methodological
approach to provide a solution to a particular issue in the field of
international law.
. Maximum: 10 pages (12-point, double-spaced)
. Only printed copies will be accepted
. Due date: Tuesday, December 8th, 2015.
. 40% of the final grade
