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Gain a broad introduction to the field of international law through the examination of the history and development of legal doctrines, institutional and administrative structures, and contemporary international legal issues that have come to define global affairs. Examine topics such as sources of international law, the law of treaties, international and regional organizations, international human rights law, sovereignty, state responsibility, collective security, peacekeeping, the rise of nonstate actors, and the peaceful settlement of disputes. In addition to attending online lectures, engage in online discussions related to current events that provide an opportunity to explore the relationships among law, culture, and politics in global affairs. By the end of this course, be conversant in the basic principles and doctrines of international law. In addition, have a better understanding of the international and regional mechanisms and institutions available to protect and promote human rights and to resolve international disputes peacefully.
