The course tends to provide an overview of the historical development of international law through the analysis of legal doctrine and basic concepts of international law throughout history (antiquity, middle ages, early modern period and contemporary period). Recent tendencies in the development of international law are also analyzed with particular emphasis on the codification of international law under the auspices of the United Nations.
Development of International Law
Development of International Law
Literature
MANDATORY LITERATURE
A. Nussbaum; A Concise History of the Law of Nations; Macmillan, New York (1954), str. 1-27; 54-71; 115-196
R. Domingo; The New Global Law; Cambridge University Press (2010), str. (selected chapters)
RECOMMENDED LITERATURE
D.J. Bederman; International Law in Antiquity; Cambridge University Press (2001), str
A. Calore (ed.); “Guerra giusta”? Le metamorfosi di un concetto antico; Giuffre, Milano (2003), str
P. Catalano; Linee del sistema sovranazionale romano; Giappichelli, Torino (1965), str
A. Truyol y Serra; Histoire du droit international public; Economica, Paris (1995), str
K.-H. Ziegler; Voelkerrechtsgeschichte; Beck, Muenchen (1994), str
Travaux of the United Nations International Law Commission; ; , str
Learning outcomes
Identify theories on the development and fragmentation of international law and define legal concepts connected with the development of international law.
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
1. Identify historical, political, economic, European, international and
other societal factors important for creation and application of the law.
2. Define basic concepts, institutes, basic doctrines and principles of
specific legal fields.
3. Explain position and significance of legal science in relation to other
scientific disciplines. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Memorizing
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SKILLS
Skill of information management, logical argumentation with respect for
different opinions, learning skills. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Course chapters:
1. Development of the concept and definition of international law
2. Classifications of international law
3. The legal nature of international law
4. The relationship between international and internal law -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures, work on legal texts, reading of literature
Understand and explain the trends in the development of international law and recognise their connection and integration in the international law system.
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
1. Identify historical, political, economic, European, international and
other societal factors important for creation and application of the law
2. Define basic concepts, institutes, basic doctrines and principles of
specific legal fields
3. Explain position and significance of legal science in relation to other
scientific disciplines -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding
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SKILLS
Skill of information management, logical argumentation with respect for
different opinions, learning skills. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Course chapters:
1. Historical development of international law: antiquity;
Middle Ages; early modern period; contemporary period
2. Development of international legal doctrine: antiquity;
Middle Ages; early modern period; contemporary period
3. Recent tendencies in the development of international law -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures, moderated discussion, work on legal texts, reading of literature.
Analyse the forms and processes of the development of international law norms and their creators.
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
1. Identify historical, political, economic, European, international and
other societal factors important for creation and application of the law
13. Combine legal concepts and principles of contemporary legal system -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Analysis
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SKILLS
Skill of information management, logical argumentation with respect for
different opinions, learning skills, skill of systemic usage of information,
skill of clear oral and written production. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Course chapters:
1. Historical development of international law: antiquity;
Middle Ages; early modern period; contemporary period
2. Development of international legal doctrine: antiquity;
Middle Ages; early modern period; contemporary period
3. Recent tendencies in the development of international law -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures, moderated discussion, work on legal texts, reading of literature.
Formulate conclusions about the significance of the development of international law norms and institutes to the relations in modern world order.
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
1. Identify historical, political, economic, European, international and
other societal factors important for creation and application of the law
12. Asses legal doctrines and principles in dimensions of their
development and in relation to contemporary legal systems
13. Combine legal concepts and principles of contemporary legal system -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Synthesis
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SKILLS
Skill of information management, logical argumentation with
Respect for different opinions, skill of systemic
usage of information, skill of clear oral and written
production, skill of knowledge application. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Course chapters:
1. Development of the concept and definition of international
law
2. Classifications of international law
3. The legal nature of international law
4. The relationship between international and internal law
5. Historical development of international law: antiquity;
Middle Ages; early modern period; contemporary period
6. Development of international legal doctrine: antiquity;
Middle Ages; early modern period; contemporary period
7. Recent tendencies in the development of international law -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures, moderated discussion, work on legal texts, reading of literature.