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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This course looks to critical approaches to international law, with focus on approaches from developing countries and indigenous peoples. Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) refers to the thoughts of developing countries regarding international law. Fourth World Approaches to International Law (FWAIL) refers to the concerns of indigenous peoples regarding international law. The course is intended to give students an introduction to both bodies of literature, with a broad overview of the major concerns, critiques, principles, issues, and applications of both. The course covers theory, policy, & practice, with attention to ongoing controversies and challenges in implementation.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the semester. 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, 5
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. 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.