Special Topics Course Proposal Form
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SPECIAL TOPICS COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: (X ) Ammerman ( ) Eastern
( ) Grant
Date Submitted to Campus Dean: _____mm/yy_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider issues arising
from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and audio-visual materials, and
teaching methodology.
CAMPUS DEAN E-MAILS ENTIRE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM
COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT UPON ITS APPROVAL.
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PROCEDURES
1. Instructor downloads and drafts proposal and syllabus from Special Topics link on the Curriculum Website
2. Proposer sends the files (proposal and syllabus) electronically to the Academic Chair for distribution and support
from Academic Department.
3. Academic Chair initials the proposal upon approval and electronically forwards file and syllabus to the Campus
Dean.
4. Upon approval, the Campus Dean initials the proposal and electronically forwards file and syllabus to the College
Curriculum Committee Chair for posting on the Curriculum Website.
5. The College Curriculum Chair will electronically forward the files (including syllabus) to the College Associate Dean
for Curriculum and Assessment.
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Proposed by____Diane Dvorak__________
Date of Proposal__10/4/06_______
Department/Discipline_____Business______________________________________
Course #___BL51 LAW 251______Course Title_ International Law_____________
I.
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
*Credit Hours__3__
Contact Hours 3
Lecture Hours 35
Lab/Studio Hours_____
*See Curriculum Website for Credit/Contact Hours Formula.
II.
B.
Class Size
20
C.
Course Fees
Lab Fees_____
Course Fees_____
RELATIONSHIP TO MASTER SCHEDULE
A.
**Proposed Semesters Course will run:
Fall__(yr.)___
Winter_(yr.)____ Spring_(yr.)____
B.
**Projected Termination Date
Fall_(yr.)____
Winter_(yr.)____
Spring_(yr.)____
Summer_2007____
Summer_2008____
**Special Topics courses may run for only two semesters. Upon the completion of the second semester, the
course must be withdrawn from the schedule unless it has been re-approved as a Special Topics course or
approved as a permanent course. Under no circumstances may a Special Topics course run for more than four
semesters.
III.
Rationale for Course: To meet the needs of increased global cooperation,
countries’ legal interrelationship is addressed.
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
9/2006
Special Topics Course Proposal Form
IV.
Description of Course:
Study of International Law as the normative representation of
the system of values common to all societies. The framework of this course
will recognize that states are the principal actors in the legal system. The
topics addressed will include human rights, group rights, the treatment of
aliens, and international crimes. Important areas of comparative law
in the traditions of Romano-Germanic civil law and Anglo-American common
law will be presented. The course examines recurring problems caused by
private cross-border disputes and current emerging solutions for solving such
disputes. Class direction may include treatment regarding laws and policies
behind business practices of the European Union.
V.
Approvals
Department Approval_______________
Date_______________
Academic Chair
William F. Connors, Jr.
Campus Dean Approval_____________
11/30/06
Date_______________
Campus Dean
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
9/2006
Special Topics Course Proposal Form
SPECIAL TOPICS • COURSE SYLLABUS
I.
Course Number and Title: BL51 International Law
II.
Description of Course:
Study of International Law as the normative representation of the system
of values common to all societies. The framework of this course will
recognize that states are the principal actors in the legal system. The
topics addressed will include human rights, group rights, the treatment of
aliens, and international crimes. Important areas of comparative law in the
traditions of Romano-Germanic civil law and Anglo-American common law
will be presented. The course examines recurring problems caused by
private cross-border disputes and current emerging solutions for solving
such disputes. Class direction may include treatment regarding laws and
policies behind business practices of the European Union. No prerequisite.
(3 credit hours)
III.
Course Objectives:
(What should students learn as a result of taking this course and how will they demonstrate that
learning?)
The law faculty will assist business and non-business majors to achieve
the desired learning outcomes listed below. In addition, the faculty will
provide an opportunity for all students to develop, improve, expand and
practice their written and oral communication, problem solving,
collaborative, hypothetical application, research and decision-making
skills.
To that end, instruction will be directed at introducing students to:
the capacity to recognize when an international law problem exists, the
ability to identify jurisdictional concerns, the impact that human rights
issues have on our shrinking world, and the extent that legal intervention
may occur in foreign disputes.
Upon completion of this course students will:
Identify the basic concepts and processes of the international legal
system. Identify the interaction of state, federal, and international law.
Appreciate the relationship between international law and the American
legal system. Be aware when an international law problem is presented in
current problems. Trace the dominant political, social, economic, and
technological forces influencing the evolution of international law. Explain
customary international law, treaties, and processes for legal change.
Interpret a variety of substantive topics and procedural settings, such as
the United Nations, human rights and international trade. Recognize the
need for international law as a product of increased international
communication, trade and conflict. Understand that international law
is a normative system that speaks to our common values.
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
9/2006
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IV.
Required Texts and Materials:
(List textbooks, newspapers, journals, Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials
to be used in the course.)
International Law – (author to be selected)
Field visitations
V.
Assessment of Student Learning:
(Describe assessment measures, i.e., instruments that measure the attainment of course objectives.)
Examinations, problem sets, team exercises, oral presentations, quizzes,
briefs, essays, portfolio.
VI.
Weekly Outline of Topics and Assignments:
UNIT ONE: (7 Hours approximately)
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL LAW AND LAWMAKING
Evolution of International Law
Custom and Soft Law
Natural Law and Jus Cogens
Treaties
UNIT TWO: (7 Hours approximately)
INTERNATIONAL LAW AND DOMESTIC LAW
Jurisdiction and Its Limits
International Courts and Tribunals
The Recognition and Succession of States and Governments
Non-Governmental Organizations
UNIT THREE: (8 Hours approximately)
PROTECTION OF HUMAN DIGNITY
International Human Rights
Protecting Non-Combatants
International Criminal Law
International Responsibility and Remedies
UNIT FOUR: (8 Hours approximately)
CHALLENGES TO INTERNATIONAL LAW
The Use of Force
Legitimacy, Relevance, and Justice
Protecting the International Environment
The Law of the Sea
UNIT FIVE: (3 ½ Hours approximately)
Topics Reflecting Current Issues
Balancing Trade and the Environment
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
9/2006