LAW8135 : Law of Armed Conflict
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Dr Elliot Winter
- Owning School: Newcastle Law School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
To provide students with an awareness of the historical backdrop against which LOAC developed.
To provide students with a deep understanding of the principles of LOAC at a theoretical level.
To furnish students with the tools necessary to critically assess LOAC.
To enable students to apply LOAC to practical situations.
To stimulate students’ awareness of contemporary and future challenges for the law.
To develop students’ research skills.
To encourage student-driven learning.
Outline Of Syllabus
The proposed outline of the syllabus is as follows, with the proviso that topics and emphasis may change each year dependent upon current issues, controversies and developments.
Introduction to the Law of Armed Conflict
Conflict Classification (alternate)
Distinction of Persons
Distinction of Objects
Proportionality
Methods of Warfare
Means of Warfare
Regulating Emerging Military Technologies (alternate)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Own reading and revision of substantive module content, combined with directed readings |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | Non-synchronous online |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 8 | 0:15 | 2:00 | MCQs used to provide formative feedback on student understanding of factual content |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | In person classes (Flex – moved to synchronous online). |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 107:00 | 107:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | One two-hour exam preparation workshop. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Three one-hour Q&A sessions placed throughout the module for all students to ask questions |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The teaching methods have been adapted for delivery in the post-COVID environment and are based on the presumption that in-person drop-in sessions will be possible but that this needs to be supplemented by making alternative arrangements under ‘FLEX’ in case of limited scope for on Campus teaching.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 135 | 1 | A | 100 | 3 out of 6 questions |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 1 | M | Answer one question from two options. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination provides an important incentive for students to establish substantial knowledge in the subject. The examinations tests the demonstration of knowledge and understanding by applying the skills that need to be developed over the whole module. The examinations provides a means for testing students' ability to analyse, synthesise, deploy critical judgement and evaluate alternative arguments. It also allows candidates to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a broad range of topics within the syllabus. MCQs will be used throughout the module linked to each of the seminar sessions, allowing for the provision of formative assessment and instantaneous feedback on student’s understanding of course material.
Alternative assessment for exam: if the exam cannot take place due to public health circumstances, it will be replaced with a 24 hour take home exam.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LAW8135's Timetable