International Dispute Resolution Field of study: International Business Law and Arbitration
Programme code: 07-S2LA19.2019

Module name: International Dispute Resolution
Module code: IBLA-MA-IDR
Programme code: 07-S2LA19.2019
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
  • summer semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the principles of international dispute resolution, its mechanisms and practical application, especially in the field of international economic relations. The course covers non-judicial (negotiations, mediation, conciliation) and judicial (arbitration, international courts) methods of dispute resolution. Students gain the knowledge on such particular problems as: - definition/types of disputes in international law; - diplomatic and judicial methods of conflict resolution, its characteristic, practical application in economic disputes. - jurisdiction and procedure of international courts (International Court of Justice, International Tribunal of the Law on the Sea, other international fora for international dispute resolution).
Prerequisites:
(no information given)
Key reading:
C.P. Romano (ed.), Oxford Handbook of International Adjudication, Oxford 2013 Selected international treaties and other documents: https://treaties.un.org/, http://legal.un.org/ola/
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Knows main issues of public international law, understands its specific nature, correctly identifies judicial and non-judicial methods of international disputes’ resolution. [IDR_1]
 IBLA_W08 [4/5]
Has an advanced knowledge of judicial and non-judicial methods of international disputes’ resolution. Knows and understands its role in international relations. Knows leading judgements of International Court of Justice and other international tribunals, especially in the field of economic relations. [IDR_2]
 IBLA_W15 [4/5]
Is able to evaluate factual circumstances (especially in the context of international economic relations) and their relation with law, can logically interpret facts, stipulate probable solutions in a particular case and propose own solutions. [IDR_3]
 IBLA_U03 [3/5] IBLA_U13 [2/5]
Can find appropriate legal regulations applicable to international disputes, interpret them and draw conclusions as to the right course of action. [IDR_4]
 IBLA_U04 [4/5]
Can prepare drafts of proposals, opinions and decisions in the field of international dispute resolution, particularly with regard to economic disputes. [IDR_5]
 IBLA_U11 [5/5]
Can communicate with others, work in a group, present and defend his or her opinions. [IDR_6]
 IBLA_K01 [4/5]
Can critically analyse events, phenomena and social situations. [IDR_7]
 IBLA_K02 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Case studies [IDR_w_1]
Students work on statements of fact relating to particular issues. Working in groups, they prepare (written or oral) answers.
 IDR_3 IDR_4
Teamwork [IDR_w_2]
Students working in small groups prepare an opinion/statement on a particular issue.
 IDR_6
Presentation of legal statements [IDR_w_3]
Students participate in the simulation of proceedings before international court (in various roles: as applicants, respondents, judges, intervenient). They prepare and present legal statements.
 IDR_3 IDR_4 IDR_5 IDR_6
Discussion [IDR_w_4]
Students take part in a discussion on different topics and present their views and knowledge.
 IDR_1 IDR_2
Written exam [IDR_w_5]
Students respond on open-ended questions on the subject, propose a solution in a contentious statement of facts.
 IDR_1 IDR_2 IDR_4 IDR_7
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [IDR_fs]
Lecture combined with discussion and use of information acquired by students in the processof self-study through case-studies, preparation of legal statements and role-playing.
 20
Self-study of literature, decisions of international bodies and international documents.
 55 Case studies [IDR_w_1] Teamwork [IDR_w_2] Presentation of legal statements [IDR_w_3] Discussion [IDR_w_4] Written exam [IDR_w_5]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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