Study

This seminar will examine the international law of armed conflict, and it focuses on the jus in bello context. Students will consider the rationale for the key concepts of the law of armed conflict, and examine their practical application in various contexts. Case studies (contemporary and historical) will be examined in conjunction with the topics covered. This historical context for the law of armed conflict agreements, the status of conflicts, combatants, and civilians, targeting, rules of engagement, war crimes, are all included among the topics the class will address. Students will be encouraged to relate legal and interdisciplinary sources in order to better understand the multi-faceted interaction between law and war. There is no final exam, but students are required to complete a 30 page paper on an approved topic. This course will only be offered in the fall.

Enrollment Pre-/Co- Requisite Information

There are NO pre-requisites for this course.

Fall 2015

Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor
546.01	Course Credits 2		Charles J. Dunlap, Jr.
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