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GV_PO5008(*) |
Economics for Policymaking
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GV_PO5020 |
Applied Statistics for Public Policy Analysis
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GV5021 |
Advanced Quantitative Methods for
Policy Makers |
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GV_PO5030 |
Politics and Policy I: Positive Comparative Politics |
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GV5031 |
Politics and Policy II: Global Public Policy |
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LW5000 |
International Public Law |
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LW_CM5046 |
Free Expression and the Media: Policy and Law |
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LW5080 |
Women, Conflict Resolution and International Law |
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IS5050 |
Islam: Religion and Law |
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LW5020 |
Comparative Law |
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LW5050 |
European Union Law |
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LW5085 |
International Criminal Law and The Hague Practicum |
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(*) For those students who have previously taken
economics courses, this class may, in
principle, be substituted. |
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Oxford Seminar descriptions* |
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The International Law certificate program offers an introductory course on
the fundamentals of international human rights law, an advanced seminar on
human rights lawyering and electives that address important contemporary
issues in the field. In addition to these core courses, the program includes
a lecture series by some of the leading authorities and actors in the field
of international human rights law. Previous speakers have included Mr.
Geoffrey Nice, Principal Trial Attorney at the ICTY and Professor Juan
Méndez, President of the International Center for Transitional Justice, New
York and NY Special Advisor to the Secretary General (UN) on the Prevention
of Genocide. The program also offers a human rights film series, a careers
panel and a series of meetings with faculty members on their own work. |
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note that seminars listed are subject to change. |
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Fundamentals of International Human Rights Law
Dr Oloka-Onyango and Ms Patricia Sellerse |
Combining lectures by
eminent authorities in the field with small group workshops, this
course is an introduction to the law of international human rights.
Lecture topics include: the historical and philosophical origins of
human rights; the sources of human rights law; civil and political
rights; economic, social and cultural rights; human rights
institutions, including the UN, European, African and Inter-American
systems; humanitarian law and intervention, and human rights in
domestic courts. Each day the lecture is followed by a small group
workshop that develops a central theme or issue from the morning's
lecture using cases, international instruments and other materials.
This course is for students with no prior training in international
human rights law. Evaluation will be by written examination (75%) and
class participation (25%). |
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Human Rights Lawyering
Professor Ralph Steinhardt |
This course examines and
assesses the role of lawyers in the articulation and enforcement of
international human rights law. The course opens with a critical
analysis of the recurring issues of human rights litigation in
domestic courts and international tribunals. Students also explore the
lawyer's unique role in non-governmental organisations. The final
segment of the course will address selected current topics in
international human rights law and advocacy (e.g. the "War on Terror;"
the impact of new technologies on human rights advocacy). Student
performance will be evaluated by examination (75%) and by written
exercises and class participation (25%). To enrol in the course,
students must either have completed a substantial introductory course
in international human rights law or have substantial experience as a
lawyer or human rights practitioner, in which case the course
prerequisite may be waived by the instructor. |
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International Criminal Law
Professor Geoff Gilbert |
This course starts with
an intensive introduction to international law that places
international criminal law in its context, examining its interplay
with international human rights law, the international law of armed
conflict and international refugee law. The course then briefly
explores the nature of international crimes and accountability. The
first major section of the course looks at jurisdiction in
international law: domestic jurisdiction in its various forms and then
the jurisdiction of the various international, hybrid and
internationalized criminal courts and tribunals. That leads on to how
states obtain jurisdiction over transnational fugitive offenders –
extradition, collusive deportation, abduction and other irregular
forms of rendition. At all times, the interplay with international
human rights law has to be borne in mind. The final section of the
course focuses on obtaining jurisdiction over those accused of war
crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide before turning to the
substantive content of genocide and crimes against humanity. Student
evaluation will be based on written examination. |
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Human Rights and the Marketplace
Mr David Petrasek |
As part of the
contemporary controversy of the human rights impacts of private
actors, this course examines the role of the multinational corporation
in zones of armed conflict, where human rights abuses can be common.
After an initial orientation to basic norms of corporate social
responsibility (and the institutions for enforcing those norms), the
course will consider and assess such issues as (i) the evidence of
corporate complicity in human rights abuses in situations of conflict;
(ii) the extent to which companies may be held liable for their direct
actions and/or their links to state and non-state actors that are
responsible for abuses; and (iii) the limits on the scope and efficacy
of international human rights law in this and related settings.
Student evaluation will be based on written examination. |
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War, Peace and Human Rights
Professor Liz Griffin and Dr Noam Lubell |
This course provides
students with a practical understanding of the challenges to ensuring
respect for human rights in conflict and post-conflict situations. The
course commences with an examination of the protection of human rights
during times of war. Students examine the law governing resort to the
use of force and the international legal regime applicable during
times of armed conflict. The course then turns to focus on the
protection of human rights in post-conflict situations. Particular
attention is paid to the role of UN peace support operations and the
successes and failures of operations in areas such as Kosovo,
Afghanistan, East Timor, Iraq and Sudan. The final part of the course
focuses on human rights field operations and protection strategies.
Students will gain an understanding of the key skills that underpin
human rights investigations in post-conflict situations. This course
is taught by way of lectures, seminars and simulated exercises.
Students will be assessed through their participation in class (20%)
and a written exam (80%). |
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The International Rights of Women
Dr Kelly Askin |
This course examines the
legal regime for the guarantee of women's international human rights.
The starting point for the course is the Convention on the Elimination
of Discrimination Against Women. It will also cover regional human
rights bodies. Additional topics to be addressed include violence
against women, economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights
of women, reproductive rights, and redressing gender crimes under
international law. Each student’s performance will be evaluated by
class participation and a written examination. |
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