Course syllabus Introduction to International Law, War and Technology
Swedish name: Introduktion till folkrätt, krig och teknik
Course code:
1FR014
Valid from semester:
Autumn Term 2023
Education cycle:
First cycle
Scope:
3.0 credits
Progression:
G2F
Grading scale:
Three-grade scale
Main field of study:
Law with specialisation in International 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 (KUS)
Decision date:
2023-03-01
Entry requirements
A bachelor’s degree or professional degree, with a minimum of 180 credits, in either social sciences, engineering science, natural science or other relevant area or subject.
Course content and structure
The purpose of the course is to provide an introduction to the role of law in the development and use of new and emerging weapons, means and methods of warfare and the regulations with which they are regulated. The course begins with an introduction to the general principles of the armed conflict laws and, in particular, those that govern the development of weapons. The course then proceeds with a closer study of some new and emerging technologies, examines the issues that new technologies bring with them, the particular challenges of specific technologies and how the law can respond to these challenges. The student deepen their understanding through self study and application of the law to particular weapons technologies.
Type of Instruction
Seminars
Lectures
Independent Study
Type of Instruction
Seminars
Lectures
Independent Study
Objectives
After completing the course the student should be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge and Understanding
- Describe the general principles of international law, including international humanitarian law, that are relevant to the development and use of new weapons systems.
- Understand the process and reason for the legal review of the means and methods of warfare in Swedish society.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the types of legal issues that arise in connection with new and emerging military technology and an ability to identify the issues that arise in connection with selected new technologies.
Examination formats
Examination
Scope: 3.0
Grading Scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with Distinction
The course is examined through a home exam.
Grading
Grades are set according to a three-grade scale: Pass with merit (VG), Pass(G) and Fail (U).
Grading criteria are provided at the latest at the start of the course.
Late examinations are not graded unless special and examiner-approved reasons exist.
The examiner may decide on a supplementary task in order for the grade passed on the course to be achieved. Complementary assignments must be submitted no later than three working days after the results and supplementary assignments have been announced for the examining part in the case of no special and approved examiner's reasons.
Restrictions in Number of Examinations
The number of examinationsis not limited
Scope: 3.0
Grading Scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with Distinction
The course is examined through a home exam.
Grading
Grades are set according to a three-grade scale: Pass with merit (VG), Pass(G) and Fail (U).
Grading criteria are provided at the latest at the start of the course.
Late examinations are not graded unless special and examiner-approved reasons exist.
The examiner may decide on a supplementary task in order for the grade passed on the course to be achieved. Complementary assignments must be submitted no later than three working days after the results and supplementary assignments have been announced for the examining part in the case of no special and approved examiner's reasons.
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 is substantially changed, the student has the right to be examined once per semester for 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.
Course evaluation is carried out after completion of the course by the course coordinator and forms the basis for any changes to the course.
If the student has a decision from the Swedish Defence University stating the need for extra pedagogical support because of a functional disability, the examiner may decide on alternative examination forms for the student.
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.
Course evaluation is carried out after completion of the course by the course coordinator and forms the basis for any changes to the course.
If the student has a decision from the Swedish Defence University stating the need for extra pedagogical support because of a functional disability, the examiner may decide on alternative examination forms for the student.
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.