Knowledge
- To attain general knowledge of the philosophical origins of peace, as well as with the debate on its contemporary manifestation in liberal peace theory.
- To attain general knowledge of the normative framework within international law for Peace as an aim, right, and duty.
- To attain knowledge of the prohibition of the use of force and obligation to pursue peaceful dispute resolution under international law as elements of negative peace and the role of the Security Council, UN General Assembly, and the ICJ
- To attain knowledge of scope of application of non-discrimination and equality in relation to race and gender as elements of positive peace
- To attain general knowledge of the principles of sustainable development and renewable energy in relation to peace.
- To attain general knowledge of the development of transitional justice and the implementation of accountability measures within transition to peace scenarios and the role of constitutional law.
Skills and General Competence:
- Students write a 4-6000 word semester paper instead of exam. Students gain insight as to the consequences of fragmentation in international law and need for creative thinking in terms of addressing the global challenge of attaining sustainable peace. Students are able to explain and analyze the difficulty in attaining a unified approach towards defining peace in international law. They are asked to contemplate alternative approaches for implementation and enforcement by a variety of institutions at the international and national levels. Students are taught critical perspectives which they can apply in the future to a variety of other contemporary challenges and dilemmas arising within international law. Students will gain the competence to participate in legal policy development in peacebuilding, diplomacy, and transitional justice.