INTL 3521 International Law
This course examines the role of international public law (the "law of nations") in the world today. It takes as its starting point the academic (and practical) debate about the utility of international law in world politics. From there, we consider the philosophical foundations of law, the sources of international law, and the application of international law in different arenas. In particular, the course will focus on how international law deals with a number of issues, including the connection between domestic and international law and the laws on territory, jurisdiction, human rights, and security, as well as other relevant topics.
Course overview
- Department
- International Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Requirements fulfilled
- International Studies: Concentration: Cooperation and Conflict – approved courses (six courses in one concentration) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: Concentration: Ethics and Social Justice – approved courses (six courses in one concentration) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.39 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.55 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Hiroshi Nakazato | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 22 of 27 |
| Fall 2024 | Hiroshi Nakazato | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 25 of 30 |
| Fall 2023 | Hiroshi Nakazato | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 of 23 |
| Fall 2022 | Hiroshi Nakazato | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 19 of 26 |
| Spring 2022 | Hiroshi Nakazato | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 26 |