HIST 1630

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HIST 1630
The International Laws of War

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

Is the use of drones legal? Are terrorist covered by the Geneva Convention? In this course students will learn the history and core concepts of the laws of armed conflict and will apply them to difficult contemporary questions such as these. The course covers the major controversies surrounding international law in order to enable students to recognize the spectrum of genuine legal debate and distinguish it from spurious arguments. The goal is to prepare students to make reasoned judgments about the application of law to war.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (HA-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15882 HIST 1630   LEC 001

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  • 15883 HIST 1630   DIS 201

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  • 15884 HIST 1630   DIS 202

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