POLT 321 - Seminar: International Politics

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Latin American Studies, Law and Society
Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: 4SS

Selected issues in international relations. In 2014, the seminar focuses on International Criminal Law (the law of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes), related domestic and international institutions (military tribunals, truth commissions, mixed courts, ad hoc international tribunals, and the International Criminal Court), and relevant international relations and international legal concepts (international norms, state sovereignty, universal jurisdiction, positive and natural law). Students will research and write a major paper throughout the course of the semester, engage in debate, discussion and presentations.
Enrollment Limit: 13
Instructor: B. Schiff
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes