KIIT SCHOOL OF LAW (KSL)

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)

( Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956)
Campus - 16, Bhubaneswar - 751024

Course Code: LW3013 Course Title: Public International Law

Semester: 5 t h Course Type: Core Credits: 4

Course description n
Public International law covers the traditional and other major topics in this field such as the sources
and subjects of international law, the jurisdiction of states, international law and the use of force, and
the relationship between international law and the internal law of states. It will also address newer areas
of international law.

Unit Mission Program Program Programme CO Mapping

Outcomes Education Specific (of course)
(POs) Objectives Outcomes
(PEOs) (PSO)

1 M1, M3, M2 PO1,PO7 PEO1 PSO1, PSO2 CO1, C03

2 M3,M2 PO1,PO7 PEO2 PSO1, PSO3 CO1, CO2
3 M3,M2 PO1,PO7 PEO2 PSO1, PSO2 CO1, CO2
4 M3,M2, PO1,PO7 PEO2 PSO1, PSO2, CO1, CO3,
PSO3 CO4
5 M3,M2 PO1,PO7 PEO2 PSO1, PSO2, CO1, CO2,
PSO3 CO5,
6. M3,M2 PO1,PO7 PEO2 PSO1, PSO2, CO1,CO2,CO6
PSO3

Learning objectives:

1. To introduce the concepts and problems of public international law, international legal system.

2. To bring in practical aspects of Public International Law, for understanding the working of
international organizations, NGOs, foreign ministries of their countries.

3. To familiarize the traditional topics such as the sources and subjects of international law, the
jurisdiction, use of force.

4. To address the newer themes in international law such as the international law of human rights,
international institutions, intervention and international criminal law.
5. To discuss the changing aspects of Public International Law, especially in a post pandemic world.

Course Outcomes Assessment

To understand the over all origin and development of Public A1, A3
CO1
International law, as a separate area of Law.
CO2 To understand the legal issues pertaining to the intricacies of state A1, A2, A3
recognition and jurisdiction.

CO3 To understand the various issues associated with with the origin of A1, A2, A3
use of force and many attempts made in furtherance of peace .
To understand the different challenges of the law of the sea. A1, A2, A3
CO4

To appreciate the reflection of international power play between A1, A2, A3

CO5
economically stronger and weaker countries.

To understand the process of settlement of disputes in relation to A1, A2, A3

C06
geopolitical politics.

Course outline and indicative content

Module 1 (12 hours) : Theory, purpose, and making of Public international law (CO1 : L1):

1.1 Public International Law- Early Development and origin

1.2 Theories of Public international Law
1.3 Classical debates on scope and nature of International Law
1.4 Development of international law during inter-war period ( 1919-1939).
1.5 Formation of UN
1.6 Formation of primary organs of UN

Module 2 (12 H o u r s ): The relationship between international law and national law (CO1,
CO2 : L2, L3):

2.1 Different conceptions of the relationship between international and national law

2.2 Theories of monism and dualism

2.3 Different theories to the implementation of international law in national law

2.4 International law in national law : Position in USA, UK and INDIA

 2.5 The doctrine of harmonistic approach

2.6 The changing position in the 21st century

Module 3 (12 H o u r s ) State Recognition & State Jurisdiction (CO2, CO3 : L2, L3):

3.1 Theories of Recognition

3.2 Concept of De facto and de jure recognition

3.3 Current recognition practices and case examples

3.4 Nature of State Responsibility

3.5 Concept of Territorial jurisdiction

3.6 Jurisdictional immunity and State practice- Case study of U.K, USA, India

Module 4 (12 H o u r s ) Law of International Treaties (CO1, CO2 : L1, L3):

4.1 Introduction to Treaties : Definition, meaning, concept and Pacta Sunt Servanda

4.2 Classification: Law Making Treaties and Treaty Contracts

4.3 Formation of treaties : Negotiations and adoption, signatures, ratification, reservations, accession,
observation of treaties

4.4 Observance of Treaties

4.5 Invalidity, Termination, and Suspension of Treaties

4.6 Treaties and third states

Module 5 (12 H o u r s ) Prohibition of Force and Non-Intervention (CO1, CO2, CO5 : L4):
5.1. The Historical concept of just war.
5.2. The Kellogg-Briad Pact
5.3. The scheme under UN Charter

5.4. Categories of force- Retorsion & Reprisals

5.5. The right of Self-Defense & Collective Self-Defense

 5.6. Third party Intervention

Module 6 (12 H o u r s ) Law of the Seas (CO1, CO2, CO6 : L4):

6.1 The territorial Sea
6.2 The exclusive economic zone
6.3 Continental shelf
6.4 Jurisdiction on the High Seas
6.5 The International Seabed
6.6 Settlement of Disputes

Assessment methods
Task Task type Task mode Weightage (%)
A1: Mid exam Individual Written 20
A2 Topic
Presentation/Case
Individual /Groups Case presentation 30
Analysis/
Assignment
A3: End exam Individual Written (short/long) 50

KNOWLEDGE L6.
L1.
DIMENSION / L2. L4. L5. CR
REME L3.
UNDERSTAND ANALYZE EVALUATE EA
COGNITIVE MBER APPLY
TE
DIMENSION
Factual CO3
Knowledge (A1,A2,A
3)
Conceptual CO1 (A1, A3) CO2
Knowledge CO3 (A1,A2,A3)
( A1,A2&A3)
Procedural
Knowledge
Meta Cognitive
Knowledge
Mapping COs-Blooms levels- Assessment Tools:
A1: Mid exam for 20 Marks.
A2: Surprise Quiz, Individual Assessment, Online test and Presentations following with
assignments for 30 Marks.
A3. End-term examination is 50 questions for 2 hours duration): The syllabus is from
all five units
● Section 1: MCQs
● Section 2: Essay Questions
● Section 3: Case Study

Learning and teaching activities

Lecturing, Power Point Presentations, Class room Presentations, Online quiz, Presentations,
Assignments etc.

Teaching and learning resources

TEXTBOOK:

1. SHAW MALCOM, INTERNATIONAL LAW 8th edition (Cambridge University Press, 2017).
2. HARRIS, D. J., CASES AND MATERIALS ON INTERNATIONAL LAW, 6th ed (Thomson and
Sweet and Maxwell, London, 2004).
3. STARKE, J. G., INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL LAW 10th edition (Butterworth’s,
London, 1992)

ARTICLES:
4. M Koskenniemi , The Fate of Public International Law: Between Technique and Politics, Modern
Law Review, Vol. 70, No. 1,1-30, (January 2007).
5. Margaret L. Tomlinson and Michael A. Becker, ‘International Law of the Sea’ Vol. 42, No. 2,
International Legal Developments In Review: 2007 (Summer 2008)
6. James Crawford, ‘The ILC's Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful
Acts: A Retrospect’ The American Journal of International Law Vol. 96, No. 4 (Oct., 2002)
7. Richard D. Kearney and Robert E. Dalton, ‘The Treaty on Treaties’ The American Journal of
International Law, Vol. 64, No. 3 (Jun., 1970).
8. S. Rao, ‘Role of Soft Law in the Development of International Law: Some Random Notes, Asian
African Legal Consultative Organization, Fiftieth Anniversary Commemorative Volume, pp.62-90.
9. Andrew J. Carswell, ‘Unblocking the UN Security Council: The Uniting for
Peace Resolution, Journal of Conflict and Security Law’, Volume 18, Issue 3, ( 2013)
 CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme
Outcome (PO).
0= No mapping 1=mapping
CO PO Mapping
Internal PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7
C01 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
C02 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
CO3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
CO4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
CO5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
CO6 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Mapping of Local/National/Internationa/SDG:

Name of the Local National International SDG Mapping

Subject with Code (with SDG
Number)
PUBLIC NO YES YES SDG 10,16,17
INTERNATIONAL
LAW

Skill and Employability Rubrics:

Unit Name Skill Attained Employability Paramet

MODULE 1 3,5,8
Theory, purpose, and making of Public
international law.
MODULE 2 The relationship between international law and 3,5,8
national law
MODULE 3 State Recognition & State Jurisdiction 3,5,8

MODULE 4 Law of International Treaties 3,5,8

MODULE 5 Prohibition of Force and Non-Intervention 3,5,8

MODULE 6 Law of the Seas 3,5,8

*Parameters
1- Communication, 2- Team work, 3- Problem Solving, 4- Initiative and Expertise, 5- Planning and
Organizing, 6- Self management, 7- Use of Technology, 8- Applied knowledge, 9- Vocational training, 10-
Effective interventions
Cla Topic Pedagogy CLO Mapping Reference
ss Material
Ho
ur
LESSON
1. Lecture / CO1
Public International PLAN
Discussion
Law- Early
Development and
origin

2. Lecture/ CO1
Public International
Discussion
Law- Early
Development and
origin

3. Theories of Public Lecture CO1

/Discussion
international Law

4. Theories of Public Lecture CO1

/Discussion
international Law

5. Classical debates on Lecture/ CO1

Discussion
scope and nature of
International Law

6. Classical debates on Lecture CO1

/discussion
scope and nature of
International Law

7 Developme Lecture/ CO1

nt of Discussion
international
law during
inter-war
period
( 1919-
1939).

8 Formation of UN Lecture/ CO1

Discussion

9 Formation of UN Lecture/ CO1

Discussion

10 Formation of primary Lecture/ CO1