DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL MANAGEMENT College of Arts and Sciences San Beda University PIL COURSE SYLLABUS First Semester, AY 2021-2022 COURSETITLE —: PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW (PIL) COURSE CREDIT: 3 unit COURSE PREREQUISITE/S: Constitutional Law FACULTY: Atty. Luis Voltaire D. For EMAIL ADD: Ivformilleza@gmail.com TERWACADEMIC YEAR: 1* Semester, Academic Year 2021-2022 DAY/TIME/ROOWSECTION: NA. COURSE DELIVERY MODI CONSULTATION DAY/TIME: Saturdays 9:00- 10:00 a.m. COURSE DESCRIPTION ‘The course is designed to make students learn and understand the basic principles of public international law and inculcate in them the value of international citizenship through the familiarization and application of the primary set of rules which govern the relations between and among subjects of international law such as states, international organizations, and persons. COURSE GOALS: Expected College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Attributes (ECGAs) ‘Align with the vision-mission of San Beda Ui sity, BS Legal Management has adopted the following attributes that the students are expected to possess. L 2. Bedan Legal Management graduates are able to apply legal and management principles, theories, and methods to various types of organizations; Bedan Legal Management graduates are capable of analyzing, evaluating, and solving problems critically using legal and management tools and techniques; Bedan Legal Management graduates can use interpersonal communication skills effectively; 4, Bedan Legal Management graduates are cable to seek employment and facilitate the integration process in the corporate environment so they can be immediately productive once employed; Bedan Legal Management graduates can make decisions and act within ethical standards and corporate social responsibi d Bedan Legal Management graduates are able to formulate meaningful contributions as a strategic partner in building the organization to become globally competitive. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES (LOs):At the end of the course, students will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the previous pol the international sphere; Understand and appreciate how international law principles apply to various past and current events in the word; To be able to compare and contrast between various international political law principles that help build the set of rules which govern the interaction between and among states and their citizens; ‘To know and understand about the role and functions of various international bodies; To have a grasp of basic international laws; To be able to critique and make sound opinion about international issues which affect them as Filipinos and their country. law principles and learn about its application in Expected College of Arts and Sciences Graduate LEARNING OUTCOMES (LOs) Attributes (ECGAs) Globally competent LO1 —_Demonstrate knowledge of the previous political law professionals principles and leam about its application in the international sphere; ‘Transformative Leaders LOZ Understand and appreciate how international law principles apply to various past and current events in the Life-long Learners set of rules which govern the interaction between and LO3 To be able to compare and contrast between various international political law principles that help build the ‘among states and their citizens; LO4 To know and understand about the role and functions of various international bodies; LOS To have a grasp of basic international laws; LO6 —To be able to critique and make sound opinion about international issues which affect them as Filipinos and their country.COURSE REQUIREMENTS A. Class Standing (100%) 60% 1. Written component a. Scheduled and Surprise Quizzes », Seatwork . Position Papers 4. Case digests ¢. Practice sets 40% — 2. Oral component: Participation in graded recitation, small-group discussions, debate and mooting B. Major Examinations (Midterm and Final) GRADING SYSTEM ‘The College requires professors to evaluate each student's scholastic performance by giving a midterm grade and a final grade to be computed as follows: 1. Midterm Grade Computation: Basis ‘a. Class Standing (which considers quizzes, recitations and other ‘course requirements given during the midterm only) b. Midterm Examinations MIDTERM GRADE 2. Final Grade Computation: Basis a. Midterm Grade . Class Standing during the Finals Period Only . Final Examinations FINAL GRADE ‘The Departments grading system is base 0, computed as follows: Percentage Equivalent = (Score/Number of Items) x 100 Grade Point Equivalence Description Weight 50% 30% 100% Weight 30% 30% 40% 100%1.00 ‘97-100 Excellent 1.25 92-96 Superior 150 87-91 Very Good 175 82-86 Above Average 2.00 7181 Good 2.25 2-16 Very Satisfactory 2.50 68-71 Satisfactory 2.5 64-67 Pair 3.00 60-63, Passed 5.00 Below 60 Failed ‘The criteria for grading special projects, activities or additional requirements and their corresponding weight in the class standing is thoroughly explained by the Professor at the start of classes. COURSE OUTLINE/MAIN TOPICS Note: The Professor reserves the right to modify the scheduled activities per meeting as circumstances may warrant (ie., unexpected suspension of classes, illness or absence due to official business) with due notice to students LEARNING PLAN: TIME TOPICS TEACHING ASSESSMENT ALLOTMENT STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES | TOOLS/TASKS Week 1-2 Introduction and |) Classroom discussion _( |@ Quiz overview Socratic Method) B Case study The C th six hours | 2 Stag eet ofthe Elements Recognition of States and GovernmentsMunicipal vs. International law Sources of International law Statutes and Laws a. 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines b. Montevideo Convention Week3—4 | TheLawon Treaties | Classroom discussion Library research B Case study a. Definition of Treaties (© hours b. The process of — making treaties c. Invalidity and amendment to treaties 4. Termination and Succession Week 5-6 Discussion O Quiz Group Reporting 56 hours ‘Other Subjects of International Law a. Intemational Organizations -Trusteeship Couneil ~Secretariat -ASEAN -EU b. Insurgents ¢. National Independence ‘Movements d._ Individuals O Case study @ Model United Nations INFORMAL DEBATE Week 7-8 (3) hours Recap/Review Lecture Week 10, (@hours Jurisdiction of States = Terttoriality - Nationality = Conflicts of Jurisdiction - Extradition Immunities = State Immunity - Diplomatic and Consular Immunities Act of State Doetrine O Discussion and Case study Recitation Case AnalysisWeek Il to 14 | Peaceful Settlement |) Discussion Case Study (hours Diplomatic of Disputes Recitation Report and Research a. Peaceful and ‘methods b. Quasi and Judicial Methods ©. ICC and the Icy d. Intervention International Laws A. Intemational ‘Humanitarian Law B. Intemational Human Rights Law UNCLOS and the Law of the Sea Week 15-18 Moot Court ‘Students are to participate in a | @) Moot mini-moot court competition | Memorials based on a hypothetical | Drafting international legal issue or 12 hours problem FINAL EXAMINATION CLASSROOM RULES 1. Students are required to study their assignment for the day and they are expected to participate fully during class discussions. Graded recitations will be given every meeting, except when there Is another scheduled activity like reporting, long quizzes, etc. Announced as well as unannounced quizzes shall be given regularly. Cell phones are required to be put on silent or “ discussions. Students are not allowed to use their cell phones and other electronic devices/gadgets (PSP, Ipods, ete) during class hours. Unnecessary noises (talking with each other while somebody Is reciting, side comments, etc.) during class hours are not allowed. If the students need to say something, they should raise their hands to call the attention of the professor. Noisy and boisterous students shall be asked to get out of the classroom and be required to secure an admission slip coming from the Department Chair before they will be allowed to join the class. ‘Students will be given more than enough opportunities to learn and pass the subject. Under ordinary circumstances, special projects or special considerations will not be given . a” mode to be able to ensure focused 76. Attendance is a must. Rules on attendance (excused absences, tardiness, etc.) provided for In the Student Handbook shall be strictly implemented. REFERENCES 1. Cruz (2013) Public International Law, Rex Bookstore Inc. Fr. J. Bemas, $.J. (2014) Intriduction to PIL, Rex Bookstore Inc. Funa (2015) Public International Law, Rex Bookstore Inc. ELECTRONIC SOURCES http: //sc,judiciary. gov-ph/ ‘http:/Avww.lawphil. net www.lere.org www.un.org/en Prepared by: ATTY. LUIS VOLTAIRE D. FORMILLEZA Faculty of Legal Management Approved by: Atty. MICHAEL C. DAGUINOD Chairperson ‘Legal Management Department College of Arts and Sciences PROF. JACKIE R. MORENO, CPA, DBA Vice Dean, College of Arts and Sciences ~ Business Cluster PROF. CHRISTIAN BRYAN S. BUSTAMANTE, PH.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences