Course syllabus Advanced Law of Armed Conflict
Swedish name: Fördjupning i krigets lagar
Course code:
2OJ001
Valid from semester:
Autumn Term 2022
Education cycle:
Second cycle
Scope:
5.0 credits
Progression:
A1N
Grading scale:
Three-grade scale
Main field of study:
International Operational Law
Department:
Department of Political Science and Law
Subject:
International and Operational Law
Language of instruction:
The teaching is conducted in English.
Decided by:
Forsknings och utbildningsnämndens kursplaneutskott
Decision date:
2020-09-23
Entry requirements
Degree of Master of Laws or Degree of Bachelor of Science in Law with Specialisation in International Law or equivalent plus English B or English 6.
Course content and structure
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the principles and rules of the law of armed conflict (international humanitarian law) in the context of contemporary and future armed conflicts. The central focus will be on the challenges for and prospects of the law of armed conflict to regulate such armed conflicts. The course discusses the main challenges and prospects in the following areas:
1\. applicability of the law of armed conflict
2\. conduct of hostilities
3\. protection issues
4\. compliance with the law of armed conflict
5\. interaction of the law of armed conflict with other branches of international law
The course begins with lectures interspersed with self-study. The course then alternates between self-studies, group work and seminars, which together give the students a foundation for the course’s final written take-home examination.
Type of Instruction
Seminars
Lectures
Group Work
Independent Study
1\. applicability of the law of armed conflict
2\. conduct of hostilities
3\. protection issues
4\. compliance with the law of armed conflict
5\. interaction of the law of armed conflict with other branches of international law
The course begins with lectures interspersed with self-study. The course then alternates between self-studies, group work and seminars, which together give the students a foundation for the course’s final written take-home examination.
Type of Instruction
Seminars
Lectures
Group Work
Independent Study
Objectives
After having completed the course the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
Competence and skills
Judgement and approach
Knowledge and understanding
- describe and explain the law of armed conflict in light of contemporary and future armed conflicts.
Competence and skills
- identify and analyse specific challenges and opportunities for the law of armed conflict to regulate armed conflicts,
- independently and together with others, prepare operationally applicable answers to questions related to the law of armed conflict,
- independently and together with others, correctly apply the law of armed conflict in light of contemporary and future armed conflicts.
Judgement and approach
- explain, justify and critically evaluate the law of armed conflict in light of contemporary and future armed conflicts.
Examination formats
Written home examination
Scope: 4.0
Grading Scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with Distinction
Assessment takes place through a written take-home examination.
Participation in Compulsory Seminars
Scope: 1.0
Grading Scale: Fail, Pass
Assessment takes place through mandatory seminars.
Examinations submitted late will not be graded unless special circumstances exist and the examiner findsthe reason acceptable.
The examiner may decide to allow supplementation in order for a passing grade to be achieved in the course. The supplementation shall be submitted no later than three working days after notification of the examination results and the decision on supplementation, unless special circumstances exist that are acceptable to the examiner.
Grading
Grades are set according to a three-grade scale: Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U). Grading criteria are specified by no later than the start of the course.
To earn the grade Pass (G), the student must actively participate in mandatory seminars and earn a grade of Pass (P) on the written take-home examination.
To earn the grade Pass with Distinction (VG) in the course, the student must meet the requirementsfor Pass (G) and earn a grade of Pass with Distinction (VG) on the written take-home examination.
Restrictions in Number of Examinations
The number of examinationsis not limited.
Scope: 4.0
Grading Scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with Distinction
Assessment takes place through a written take-home examination.
Participation in Compulsory Seminars
Scope: 1.0
Grading Scale: Fail, Pass
Assessment takes place through mandatory seminars.
Examinations submitted late will not be graded unless special circumstances exist and the examiner findsthe reason acceptable.
The examiner may decide to allow supplementation in order for a passing grade to be achieved in the course. The supplementation shall be submitted no later than three working days after notification of the examination results and the decision on supplementation, unless special circumstances exist that are acceptable to the examiner.
Grading
Grades are set according to a three-grade scale: Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U). Grading criteria are specified by no later than the start of the course.
To earn the grade Pass (G), the student must actively participate in mandatory seminars and earn a grade of Pass (P) on the written take-home examination.
To earn the grade Pass with Distinction (VG) in the course, the student must meet the requirementsfor Pass (G) and earn a grade of Pass with Distinction (VG) on the written take-home examination.
Restrictions in Number of Examinations
The number of examinationsis not limited.
Transitional provisions
When the course is no longer given or when the course content has changed substantially, the student has the right to be examined once per semester during a three-term period in accordance with this syllabus.
Other regulations
The course cannot be included in a degree with another course whose content fully or partially corresponds to the content of this course.
The course is given within the Swedish Defence University’s Master’s Programme in International Operational Law, and may also be given as a freestanding course.
If a student has a decision from the Swedish Defense University on special educational support due to a disability, the examiner may decide on alternative forms of examination for the student.
On completion of the course, an evaluation will be conducted under the auspices of the course director and will serve as the basis for any changes to the course.
This is an edited version of the syllabus, created to transfer the original to the education database Ladok education planning. For originals, refer to the archive.
The course is given within the Swedish Defence University’s Master’s Programme in International Operational Law, and may also be given as a freestanding course.
If a student has a decision from the Swedish Defense University on special educational support due to a disability, the examiner may decide on alternative forms of examination for the student.
On completion of the course, an evaluation will be conducted under the auspices of the course director and will serve as the basis for any changes to the course.
This is an edited version of the syllabus, created to transfer the original to the education database Ladok education planning. For originals, refer to the archive.