Political Science 356 - International Law

Fall
2020
01
3.00
M.J. Peterson
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
64975
Fully Remote Class
mjp@polsci.umass.edu
64977
Development of basic rules of public international law. Topics include sources of evidence for law, international legal personality, jurisdiction, treatment of individuals, law of treaties, law of the sea, resort to force, and peaceful settlement of disputes. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-PolSci majors. POLISCI 121 or equivalent strongly recommended.
Open to Senior & Junior POLISCI primary majors.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.