日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20262026 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
法学部/College of Law and PoliticsCollege of Law and Politics |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
EX091/EX091EX091 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
An Introduction to International Law |
| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
講義/LectureLecture |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
春学期/Spring SemesterSpring Semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
水2/Wed.2 Wed.2 ログインして教室を表示する（Log in to view the classrooms.） |
| 単位/ CreditsCredits |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
LPX1901 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
科目コード登録/Course Code RegistrationCourse Code Registration |
| 配当年次/ Assigned YearAssigned Year |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ Prerequisite RegulationsPrerequisite Regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。 |
| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
〇（履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation） |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針（DP）や教育課程編成の方針（CP）に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。 https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/lp.html |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
（旧科目名：法学特殊講義(Introduction to Legal Studies 1)） |
What is international law? What is its purpose? How does it differ from domestic law? Can a global rule of law exist? These questions form the foundation of this course. Whether you support or question the idea of an international rule of law, understanding its framework is essential to agree with it, criticize it, or advocate for change. This course aims to provide a clear overview of international law, including its objectives, sources, and regulations.
This course offers a general introduction to international law. It is designed for students interested in law and global discussions, particularly regarding how law can provide a framework to understand the world and coordinate solutions.
The primary objectives of this course are to introduce students to international law and to develop their ability to conduct legal analysis at the international level. Specifically, the course aims to enable students to:
a) gain a comprehensive understanding of international law
b) develop the skills to analyze global issues from a legal perspective
c) strengthen critical and logical thinking skills.
International law has a complex history and development with competing theoretical perspectives. While some aspects of public international law, like treaty law, are relatively uncontroversial, other areas, such as international criminal law, are inherently controversial. These controversies may arise because such laws may impose limitations on state sovereignty and clash with cultural norms and political power. Additionally, areas like environmental law are still evolving and are in the process of becoming established as “hard law.”
Since the establishment of the United Nations, much of the world's hope has been placed on international law's shoulders. Hope for an international rule of law, for the protection of vulnerable peoples across the globe, for an end to tragic wars, and hope for better environmental protection, among others. In summary, there is a widespread hope for global justice.
Perhaps, no other legal system or area of law carries as much expectation and pressure to deliver results. Consequently, maybe unlike other areas of law, international law often faces intense criticism when it fails to meet these high expectations.
Is international law truly capable of fulfilling the world's hopes for justice? What are its primary goals? What is its structure, and how can it achieve its objectives? Is there a mismatch between the world's hope and international law's doctrines and foundations? This course aims to address these questions by analyzing the concept, structure, and development of international law and its organizations.
This course will cover the fundamental elements of international law, including its sources, statehood, immunities, jurisdiction, and state responsibility. It will then address more specific topics, such as international criminal law and international humanitarian law.
| 1 | Week 1: Class Introduction and Introduction to International Law |
| 2 | Week 2: Sources of International Law |
| 3 | Week 3: The Law of Treaties |
| 4 | Week 4: Statehood |
| 5 | Week 5: Jurisdiction & State Immunity |
| 6 | Week 6: State Responsibility & Settlement of International Disputes |
| 7 | Week 7: Settlement of International Disputes (Part 2) & In-Class Test 1 |
| 8 | Week 8: The Use of Force |
| 9 | Week 9: Class Debate/Presentation |
| 10 | Week 10: International Humanitarian Law: Treaty & the ICRC |
| 11 | Week 11: International Humanitarian Law: Principles |
| 12 | Week 12: International Criminal Law (General Introduction) |
| 13 | Week 13: International Criminal Law (The International Criminal Court) |
| 14 | Week 14: In-Class Test 2 |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Students are expected to spend about 120 minutes per week on required and optional readings, assignments, and other learning activities.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
In-Class Test 1(40%) In-Class Debate/Presentation(20%) In-Class Test 2(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| No | 著者名 (Author/Editor) | 書籍名 (Title) | 出版社 (Publisher) | 出版年 (Date) | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Klabbers | International Law | Cambridge University Press | 2024 | |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
| Additional materials will be provided online or distributed in class. | |||||
Students should be motivated to study law in English.
Students may be encouraged to use laptops or tablets during class. Those without access may request accommodation from the instructor.
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
What is international law? What is its purpose? How does it differ from domestic law? Can a global rule of law exist? These questions form the foundation of this course. Whether you support or question the idea of an international rule of law, understanding its framework is essential to agree with it, criticize it, or advocate for change. This course aims to provide a clear overview of international law, including its objectives, sources, and regulations.
This course offers a general introduction to international law. It is designed for students interested in law and global discussions, particularly regarding how law can provide a framework to understand the world and coordinate solutions.
The primary objectives of this course are to introduce students to international law and to develop their ability to conduct legal analysis at the international level. Specifically, the course aims to enable students to:
a) gain a comprehensive understanding of international law
b) develop the skills to analyze global issues from a legal perspective
c) strengthen critical and logical thinking skills.
International law has a complex history and development with competing theoretical perspectives. While some aspects of public international law, like treaty law, are relatively uncontroversial, other areas, such as international criminal law, are inherently controversial. These controversies may arise because such laws may impose limitations on state sovereignty and clash with cultural norms and political power. Additionally, areas like environmental law are still evolving and are in the process of becoming established as “hard law.”
Since the establishment of the United Nations, much of the world's hope has been placed on international law's shoulders. Hope for an international rule of law, for the protection of vulnerable peoples across the globe, for an end to tragic wars, and hope for better environmental protection, among others. In summary, there is a widespread hope for global justice.
Perhaps, no other legal system or area of law carries as much expectation and pressure to deliver results. Consequently, maybe unlike other areas of law, international law often faces intense criticism when it fails to meet these high expectations.
Is international law truly capable of fulfilling the world's hopes for justice? What are its primary goals? What is its structure, and how can it achieve its objectives? Is there a mismatch between the world's hope and international law's doctrines and foundations? This course aims to address these questions by analyzing the concept, structure, and development of international law and its organizations.
This course will cover the fundamental elements of international law, including its sources, statehood, immunities, jurisdiction, and state responsibility. It will then address more specific topics, such as international criminal law and international humanitarian law.
| 1 | Week 1: Class Introduction and Introduction to International Law |
| 2 | Week 2: Sources of International Law |
| 3 | Week 3: The Law of Treaties |
| 4 | Week 4: Statehood |
| 5 | Week 5: Jurisdiction & State Immunity |
| 6 | Week 6: State Responsibility & Settlement of International Disputes |
| 7 | Week 7: Settlement of International Disputes (Part 2) & In-Class Test 1 |
| 8 | Week 8: The Use of Force |
| 9 | Week 9: Class Debate/Presentation |
| 10 | Week 10: International Humanitarian Law: Treaty & the ICRC |
| 11 | Week 11: International Humanitarian Law: Principles |
| 12 | Week 12: International Criminal Law (General Introduction) |
| 13 | Week 13: International Criminal Law (The International Criminal Court) |
| 14 | Week 14: In-Class Test 2 |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Students are expected to spend about 120 minutes per week on required and optional readings, assignments, and other learning activities.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
In-Class Test 1(40%) In-Class Debate/Presentation(20%) In-Class Test 2(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| No | 著者名 (Author/Editor) | 書籍名 (Title) | 出版社 (Publisher) | 出版年 (Date) | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Klabbers | International Law | Cambridge University Press | 2024 | |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
| Additional materials will be provided online or distributed in class. | |||||
Students should be motivated to study law in English.
Students may be encouraged to use laptops or tablets during class. Those without access may request accommodation from the instructor.
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.