Course code JurZ2012
Credit points 3
International Law
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation09.12.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Economics and Finance
Course developer
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Alla Pūce
Mg. paed.
Course abstract
The course provides knowledge on basic terms of international law, explains their nature, and deals with objects and subjects of international law and international legal relations. Students get introduced to the role and significance of international institutions in law enforcement.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge – students gain knowledge on the nature and role of international law in the modern society. They get an understanding of the most important institutes – subjects and objects of international law, their interaction and relation to other branches of law; skills – students are competent in international legal acts, conventions, and statutes, are able to elaborate and conclude international contracts and participate in founding institutions, and act on behalf of an enterprise as its representative; competence – students gain knowledge and practical skills, as well as skills in analysing and independently assessing legal facts in the area of international law for institutions and enterprises operating within their competences regarding processes of international law enforcement.
Compulsory reading
1. Bojārs J. (2010) Starptautiskās privāttiesības I. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 424 lpp.
2. Bojārs J. (2010) Starptautiskās privāttiesības II. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 302 lpp.
3. Bojārs J. (2008) Starptautiskās publiskās tiesības IV. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 496 lpp.
4. Tutāne S., Čevers A. (2010) Starptautisko līgumu loma muitas lietu regulēšanā. Rīga: RTU, 104 lpp.
Further reading
1. Evans Malcom D. (2006) International Law. Oxford University Press, p. 840.
2. Škoba L. u.c. (2004) "1980. gada ANO Konvencijas par starptautiskajiem preču pirkuma līgumiem pamatjautājumi". Rīga: Latvijas Vēstnesis, 310 lpp.
3. М.М.Богуславский (2005) Международное частное право. 5-е изд. Москва: Юристъ, 604 c.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Vēstnesis: Latvijas Republikas oficiālais laikraksts. Rīga: Valsts uzņēmums "Latvijas Vēstnesis". ISSN 1407-0391.
2. Jurista vārds: una lex-una iustitia omnibus. Rīga: Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2006- ISSN 1691-2462.