Topical Issues in Transnational Law
Course code
AKJ6313.YK
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Rahvusülese õiguse aktuaalsed küsimused
Course title in English
Topical Issues in Transnational Law
ECTS credits
4.0
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Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
The objective of this course is to deepen the students understanding of the relationship between national law, European law, and international law and how current issues form and shape that relationship. Students will be encouraged to participate in active seminar discussions of current issues. Critical thinking, and oral and writing abilities are advanced in this course.
Brief description of the course
This is a course on current issues in international, transnational or comparative law. The influence of transnational problems and policies on the law is discussed through interactive seminars led by leading academics and practitioners. The course introduces students to current topical issues and research in transnational law. The lecturers and seminars are framed around deepening the students’ understanding of the relationship between national law, European law and international law, and how current issues and events shape and form that relationship.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has an understanding of the nexus of national and international law and how both are shaped by current events.
- has an understanding of the nexus of national and international law and how both are shaped by current events.
Teacher
Rein Müllerson
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