The University of St. Thomas

School of Law

Courses: Course Details

Courses: Course Details

Int'l Law & CST
Title:Int'l Law & CST
Course Number:771
College:School of Law
Instructor:Collett, Teresa S
Time:1330 - 1455
Location:Minneapolis School Of Law Minneapolis
Room:MSL 300
Credit Hours Start Date End Date Days Available Enrollment Maximum
3 01/17 04/20 -  T  -   R  - 0 0 0
Course Description:
The course provides service-learning opportunities to students interested in advancing Catholic Social Teaching through international law. Class readings and other instructional materials provide a brief introduction to the international legal framework that governs international relations among states, with a special emphasis on the actions of the United Nations and the relationship of those actions to the domestic law of states. Particular issues addressed by Church teaching and international agreements or statements will be examined in preparation for student participation in lobbying activities at meetings of United Nation's bodies. After the conclusion of a one-week lobbying experience, students prepare two papers. Enrollment limited to 10 students admitted by permission of the instructor. 3 credits. Offered yearly.