* N. Ronzitti, Introduzione al diritto internazionale, Torino, 2013, Chapter XVII excluded.
Learning Objectives
The purpose of this course is to give students legal instruments to understand the functioning of the international community in a legal perspective.
Prerequisites
None.
Teaching Methods
Lectures.
Type of Assessment
Written examination.
Course program
The course is divided into two parts.
During the first part focus will be on the following topics:
- origins and the main current features of the international community;
- subjects of international law;
- sources of international law;
- relationship between international law and internal laws of States;
The second part will be devoted to:
- the use of force
- mechanisms for peaceful settlement of disputes
- the international responsibility of States.