Making and Breaking International Law (HIS4218.01)

Eileen Scully

International law is no longer merely “out there” somewhere, relevant only to travelers, merchants and diplomats. International law is being globalized, and glocalized, so that it now covers complex contested areas such as civil unions, health insurance, sexual orientation, migration. We will focus on the fundamentals of twenty-first century international law, delving into areas including: Human Rights, Peace Building, Conflict Resolution, Migration, and Restorative Justice. Engagement avenues include attendance at relevant campus talks and events, working through readings and notable cases, discussion posts, small-group activities, projects and papers.

Prerequisites: Interested students should contact the instructor (escully@bennington.edu) after May 10, 2019. Priority will be given to students wishing to integrate the course into their individual Plan.
Credits: 4
M/Th 7:00-8:50
Maximum Enrollment: 18
Course Frequency: Every 2-3 years
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