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LAW5354 · International criminal justice
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Law
Overview
This unit will explore how the international community has responded to the most heinous international crimes, such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression in the context of our modern history. The successes and failures in enforcement of international crimes by States and in international tribunals and the International Criminal Court, will be considered, as will the future of international criminal justice.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Monash Law Chambers | Trimester 3 | Teaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-BLK) |
| Malaysia | Winter semester | Teaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written assignment | Written | 25% | — |
| 2 | Research podcast | Artefact | 25% | — |
| 3 | Problem question | Written | 50% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibition
Learning outcomes
- Articulate, interpret and evaluate the principles and doctrines of international criminal law and apply them convincingly to complex and contested fact scenarios.
- Undertake scholarly research, critically evaluate the theoretical, historical, institutional and policy foundations of international criminal justice, and comprehensively assess the interaction between legal doctrine and the broader political, social and cultural contexts in which international criminal justice operates.
- Analyse and interpret key primary legal materials relating to international criminal justice and demonstrate high level understanding of different scholarly approaches to their interpretation and application.
- Communicate effectively, appropriately and persuasively, for a range of audiences by developing well-supported arguments on complex issues pertaining to international criminal justice.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit comprise of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 36 hours |
| Workshops | 24 hours |
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