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Public International Law
Völkerrecht
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:51
Abstract
This course gives an overview over the main areas of public international law. It presents the legal foundations of the legal coordination and cooperation within the international community and between the most important international organizations, especially in the field of peace keeping, peace enforcement and conflict resolution.
Objective
Participants learn to understand the legal foundations of the international order as well as its underlying problems and conflict areas. Participants know the main principles of the current system and master the necessary tools to to update their knowledge (literature, internet sources and legal documents) and analyze contemporary developments.
Content
The focus lies on the law of international organizations. Following a general introduction organizations such as the UN, the OSCE, NATO and the WTO are treated. A particular emphasis constitutes the management of armed conflict within international organizations. Furthermore an overview is given on the law of European Union, as an example of a supranational body. The objective of the course is to give students an overview on the practical and political importance of international organizations in view of the continuing development of international law and the international legal system.
Resources
Lecture Notes
no script
Literature
Andreas R. Ziegler, Einführung ins Völkerrecht, Stämpfli Verlag, Bern, 4. Aufl. 2020 (German) or Andreas R. Ziegler, Introduction au droit international public, Staempfli, Berne 4e éd. 2020 (French).
Learning Materials (Links)
- Literature
- Bibliographie
- Additional links
- Blog zu dieser Vorlesung (Wordpress)
- Obligatorisches Lehrbuch
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Völkerrecht
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
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2 h weekly |