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By the end of the module students should be able to:
• Explain the origin, relevance, realism and modes of operation of the LOAC in past and contemporary armed conflicts, as well as the challenges it meets;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles, treaty provisions and customary rules of the LOAC, including the need to draw a legal distinction between the various categories of armed conflicts, persons and objects to which different regimes of the LOAC apply;
• Examine the relationship between the LOAC and human rights law, and apply both bodies of law concurrently;
• Explain the implementation mechanisms of the LOAC; and
• Relate and apply LOAC concepts and rules to real-life events and critically evaluate legal arguments brought forward by various actors involved in armed conflicts.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 83 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 145 |
Total | 252 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Presentation: 15-20 minute small group (2-3 students) presentation on legal aspects of a case study, guided by questions provided in advance. Discussion of case study in class. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Essay: 4000 word essay. Students will be able to choose from essay questions on a number of topics covered by the module. Essays are due for submission in week 14. |
Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 80 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
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