2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LAW5866M Global Governance through Law
30 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Dr Amrita Mukherjee
Email: A.Mukherjee.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
This is a Law module, therefore some background knowledge in law would be of an advantage.Module replaces
LAW5865M Global Governance through LawThis module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module will explore and critically assess the legal and conceptual frameworks that make up global governance in the in the post-Westphalian age.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able:- to explore the key concepts, theories and approaches that are central to the understanding of global governance through law;
- to explore contemporary issues that relate to cross border legal problems and new spheres of action, authority and normativity in global governance;
- to understand the governance of global issues such as the use of armed force, climate change, institutions of governance and international dispute settlement;
- to understand the dimensions of global governance including international law, transnational regulation, legal pluralism and global constitutionalism;
- to explore how theories and philosophies of global governance and international law may be applied in contemporary societies.
Learning outcomes
Students will:
- understand and analyse growing international multi-level governance through legal frameworks and institutions;
- understand demonstrate knowledge in depth of substantive areas of global governance studied within the module;
- critically analyse conceptual and normative principles and disputes;
- synthesise relevant primary and secondary sources, bringing together materials from a variety of sources and make critical judgements on the merits of particular arguments and propose a reasoned choice between alternative solutions;
- make written presentations in this field of study which are coherent, cogent and logically structured with evidence of appropriate research skills (including referencing).
Skills outcomes
Critical analysis of theory, research, concepts and philosophies of global governance.
Critical reading across academic disciplinary boundaries.
Use of library and web-based research legal and policy documents, including intergovernmental and regional sources and electronic databases and to conduct independent research.
Syllabus
1. The globalization of governance and International Law
2. Nature and purpose of global governance
3. The sources of global governance
4. Fragmentation
5. Global Legal Pluralism
6. Global Health and Pandemic Governance
7. Indigenous People and International Law
8. Climate and Agriculture and Food Security
9. The Use of Armed Force
10. Ocean Governance
11. Judicial Dispute Settlement
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 16 | 1.50 | 24.00 |
| Private study hours | 276.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
A formative assessment opportunity will be provided.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1 x 4,000 word essay | 70.00 |
| Poster Presentation | Individual poster | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Students must attempt both components of assessment and attain an overall grade of 50% or more to pass the module. Should a student fail one of the components (i.e., attain a grade of 49% or less for it) then they will not be required to re-sit it provided that they have attained a grade of 50% or more when their weighted scores in both components are added together.
Reading list
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