Subjects of public international law Student prezentation: Matija Micovič, Veronika Krausová Short speech: Alexander Verner

Topic: The place of the individual in international law Presentation: A. Verner, S. Reken, H. Zaben; Short speech: V. Krausová, J. Bilinská, J. Ostrčilová

The changing nature of international law. The dynamic quality of international law. Jurisdiction in international law. Presentation: T.G. Fussing, E. Kalafutova, M. Micovič; Short speech: T.J.Engelmann, A.Reznik, M.Elhaj

Jurisdiction in international law. Law of Treaties. Presentations: N. Tavarkalidze, J. Bilinska, T.J. Engelmann Short speeches: J.Z.Morusiewicz, N.McDermott, H. Zaben

Self-determination and recognition of states; use of force in international law Presentation: N. McDermott, J. Ostrčilová Short speech: E. Kalafutová, M. Micovič, H. Zaben

International Law Responsibility, Enforcement in public international law, peaceful settlement of disputes Presentation: A. Reznik, J.Z.Morusiewicz, J.A.Crane; Short speech: J. Bilinská, J.A.Crane

FINAL EXAM Final exam will be comprehensive, and students will be responsible for all topics covered in classes including student presentations as well as assigned readings (with emphasis on the 2nd half of semester). Final exam will be in-class paper tests combining multiply choice and false and true questions (closed book - question, 4 possibilities, only 1 correct answer). In case studies, students solve real-life situations in the field of public international law. The goal is to gain information about the ability to apply the acquired information and knowledge in a real-life situation. There will be 12 questions (10 questions as a close book question a 2 case studies) per maximum 45 minutes which is a standard format used in the EU competition tests. Students should demonstrate that they have a good understanding of the most relevant issues and concepts and that they are able to provide swift and correct answers. The assignment is considered completed when the student scores at least 60%. The weight in final grade is 30 %.