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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
International Humanitarian Law seeks to limit the effects of war and armed conflict and provides protection for individuals. The course examines the history of international humanitarian law, the relevant international conventions – especially the Geneva Conventions and the Additional Protocols – and current issues that have emerged as a result of the application and interpretation of IHL in recent conflicts. Topics covered may include conflicts and applicable law, protected persons, conduct of hostilities, weapons, addressing violations of the law, and deep dives into current events. To develop their knowledge and skills, students will engage in interactive classes incorporating lectures, guest lecturers and collaborative learning to operationalise the law through, for example, role play and simulations.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the class summary and on the course Canvas page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 26 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when finalised. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.