CAR617 International Law and Human Rights

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course reviews the most essential principles of international law. It focuses on the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the different methods available for the application of this approach. Using illustrative case studies, it also discusses the state of Human Rights in conflicts and mechanisms to limit human rights abuses. In addition, an overview of International Criminal Law, special tribunals and humanitarian law will be offered.