KSU Opera Theater presents: Dynamic Relationships

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DIPL 3104 Public International Law

This course explores the nature and content of the law governing relations between states and relations between states and non-state actors. The first part of the course examines the building blocks of international law; the second part applies this knowledge to particular topics, such as the use of force, human rights and international humanitarian law. By the end of the course, students will possess an understanding of the operation of the international legal system and the role of international law in international affairs. Students will also develop their critical thinking skills and gain an introduction to legal reasoning and to legal concepts. The course requires students to read closely, to think logically and rigorously, and to become skilled in developing and critiquing arguments. The course will explore methods of legal reasoning, emphasizing principles of logic that apply to legal analysis. Students will apply and learn these legal reasoning skills throughout the course in assignments and class discussion and in a class specifically devoted to legal reasoning. The ability to think critically and analytically, and to communicate an analysis clearly, are crucial skills not only for lawyers, but for practitioners of diplomacy and for all professionals. In terms of the learning goals and student outcomes the School’s Faculty have identified as key for students, students will: • increase their knowledge and understanding of o key concepts, models, theories, and debates in international relations o the institutional backdrop underpinning international politics, including international organizations and international law o the normative aspect of international relations as reflected in international law, including human rights o an in-depth knowledge of a particular functional area and/or region of the world • develop skills to o collect, sort, and evaluate information o analyze complex situations and synthesize information o communicate effectively in oral and written form • develop a sense of global citizenship and to employ a global perspective to: o recognize and understand differences among a diversity of cultures and viewpoints o employ a global perspective and self-awareness regarding their own culture and responsibility as world citizens o demonstrate leadership qualities and other essential skills of diplomacy

DIPL 6005 Public International Law

This course explores the nature and content of the law governing relations between states and relations between states, individuals, and other non-state actors. The first part of the course examines the building blocks of international law; the second part applies this framework to particular topics, such as the use of force, human rights and the war on terrorism. No prior knowledge of law is necessary. By the end of the course, students will possess an understanding of the operation of the international legal system and the role of international law in relations between states. Students will also gain an introduction to legal reasoning and to legal concepts

DIPL 6005 Public International Law

This course explores the nature and content of the law governing relations between states and relations between states, individuals, and other non-state actors. The first part of the course examines the building blocks of international law; the second part applies this framework to particular topics, such as the use of force, human rights and the war on terrorism. No prior knowledge of law is necessary. By the end of the course, students will possess an understanding of the operation of the international legal system and the role of international law in relations between states. Students will also gain an introduction to legal reasoning and to legal concepts

International Environmental Policy

This course will address the nature, content, and structure of international environmental law. The course will first familiarize students with international environmental problems and basic principles of international law and environmental regulation. The course will then take up various specific topics, such as global warming, stratospheric ozone depletion, trade and environment, and biodiversity and biosafety. Throughout, the course will apply interdisciplinary tools to help understand the international environmental regulatory system. The course will explore the roles of different actors in that system, as well as the difficulties of negotiating and implementing agreements that form the rules of the system. In terms of the learning goals and student outcomes the School’s Faculty have identified as key for students, students will: • increase their knowledge and understanding of o key concepts, models, theories, and debates in international relations o the institutional backdrop underpinning international politics, including international organizations and international law o the normative aspect of international relations as reflected in international law, including human rights o the prevailing global issues, such as international conflict, global health, and environmental challenges. • develop skills to o collect, sort, and evaluate information o analyze complex situations and synthesize information o integrate different fields of study in analysis of a complex world o communicate effectively in oral and written form. • develop a sense of global citizenship and to employ a global perspective to: o recognize and understand differences among a diversity of cultures and viewpoints o employ a global perspective and self-awareness regarding their own culture and responsibility as world citizens o demonstrate leadership qualities and other essential skills of diplomacy

DIPL 3104 AA Public International Law

This course explores the nature and content of the law governing relations between states and relations between states and non-state actors. The first part of the course examines the building blocks of international law; the second part applies this knowledge to particular topics, such as the use of force, human rights and international humanitarian law. By the end of the course, students will possess an understanding of the operation of the international legal system and the role of international law in international affairs. Students will also develop their critical thinking skills and gain an introduction to legal reasoning and to legal concepts. The course requires students to read closely, to think logically and rigorously, and to become skilled in developing and critiquing arguments. The course will explore methods of legal reasoning, emphasizing principles of logic that apply to legal analysis. Students will apply and learn these legal reasoning skills throughout the course in assignments and class discussion and in a class specifically devoted to legal reasoning. The ability to think critically and analytically, and to communicate an analysis clearly, are crucial skills not only for lawyers, but for practitioners of diplomacy and for all professionals

DIPL 6003 Sustainable Development

This course will include several requirements, more fully described below: (a) completing assigned readings before class and participating in class discussions; (b) preparing journal entries; ( c) making a presentation on an international environmental regime; ( c) writing a 15 page paper, and ( d) taking a final exam. Class participation and the journal entries together will be worth 15% of your grade, the presentation will be worth 10%, the paper will be worth 35%, and the final 40%. Incompletes are strongly discouraged, except for medical and other serious emergency. a. Readings and ParticiQation. Please read the assigned readings before class and be prepared to discuss them in class. Please also be prepared to participate in the class exercise scheduled for our 6th session; please plan your schedule accordingly. Class participation is a required part of the course, and will be considered in determining your grade. b. Journal Entries. For eight of the thirteen substantive class sessions, you will submit a 2 page typed, double-spaced journal entry on some aspect of that week\u27s reading. Rather than a summary of the reading, the journal entry should express your critical thoughts and reactions. You should submit journal entries in class. If you will be absent, you may submit your journal entry by e-mail. Late entries will be penalized 1/2 a mark; entries not submitted by the next class will not be graded. c. Presentation. You will make a group presentation to the class on one of the international environmental regimes we are examining. Further information on the structure of this exercise will be presented before we begin the presentations. d. Research Paper. You will write a 15 page analytical paper on an international environmental/development problem. You will submit a brief (two paragraph) written proposal to me in class the week of 3/4. The paper will be due Monday, April 8, at 4 p.m. You may submit your paper by e-mail or by hard-copy; if you choose e-mail, you must submit a hard copy to me ASAP. Late papers will be penalized 1/2 a grade; papers late more than a week will receive an additional penalty. e. Final Exam. There will be an in class final exam covering the entire class, including all assigned readings. You will be expected to take the final exam during the exam time specified; please plan your schedules accordingly

DIPL 6005 Public International Law

This course explores the nature and content of the law governing relations between states and relations between states, individuals, and other non-state actors. The first part of the course examines the building blocks of international law; the second part applies this framework to particular topics, such as the use of force, human rights and the war on terrorism. No prior knowledge of law is necessary. By the end of the course, students will possess an understanding of the operation of the international legal system and the role of international law in relations between states. Students will also gain an introduction to legal reasoning and to legal concepts. In terms of the learning goals and student outcomes the School\u27s Faculty have identified as key for students, students will: • increase their knowledge and understanding of o key concepts, models, theories, and debates in international relations o the institutional backdrop underpinning international politics, including international organizations and international law o the normative aspect of international relations as reflected in international law, including human rights o an in-depth knowledge of a particular functional area and/or region of the world • develop skills to o collect, sort, and evaluate information o analyze complex situations and synthesize information o communicate effectively in oral and written form • develop a sense of global citizenship and to employ a global perspective to: o recognize and understand differences among a diversity of cultures and viewpoints o employ a global perspective and self-awareness regarding their own culture and responsibility as world citizens o demonstrate leadership qualities and other essential skills of diplomacy

Peacemaking

This course combines a thematic and case study approach to peace operations and their role in maintaining peace and security in the world. We will look at UN and non-UN peace operations, broadly defined to include peacekeeping, peace enforcement and post-conflict peacebuilding. We begin with an introduction to some fundamentals: theories about the nature of conflict; the UN Charter framework; and the types of peace operations. We then explore selected case studies of missions since the end of the Cold War to draw out common themes and to familiarize students with the evolving nature of peace operations. We weave in sessions that specifically address some broader issues, such as the law, policy, and ethics of humanitarian intervention, the role of regional organizations and subcontracting, and transitional justice. At the end of the course, students will participate in an exercise in which they develop and present aspects of an ideal peace-building operation, designed to draw on knowledge garnered from the cases, themes and issues studied earlier. In terms of the learning goals and student outcomes the School’s Faculty have identified as key for students, students will: • increase their knowledge and understanding of o key concepts, models, theories, and debates in international relations o the institutional backdrop underpinning international politics, including international organizations and international law o the normative aspect of international relations as reflected in international law, including human rights o the prevailing global issues, such as international conflict, global health, and environmental challenges; • develop skills to o collect, sort, and evaluate information o analyze complex situations and synthesize information o integrate different fields of study in analysis of a complex world o communicate effectively in oral and written form; • develop a sense of global citizenship and to employ a global perspective to: o recognize and understand differences among a diversity of cultures and viewpoints o employ a global perspective and self-awareness regarding their own culture and responsibility as world citizens o demonstrate leadership qualities and other essential skills of diplomacy