Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Constantinos Yiallourides
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp including LAWS2000 or LAWS259 or LAWS459
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
The oceans cover five sevenths of the planet's surface and are undoubtedly one of the world's most important resources given the economic, political, strategic and social interests at play. This unit examines the different maritime zones, addresses the regulation of activities undertaken on the oceans, and considers how the demands of different states have impacted on this complex legal regime. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Legal Research Paper | 50% | No | 20/09/2022 |
Short Problem Questions | 30% | No | 15/11/2022 |
Participation and Engagement | 20% | No | Ongoing |
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: 20/09/2022
Weighting: 50%
Students will be required to research answers to contemporary problems related to the law of the sea
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: 15/11/2022
Weighting: 30%
Final assessment of the unit requiring the resolution of legal problems in a time-limited assessment
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Students will participate in online or face to face discussions, role plays, debates and problem solving activities
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
The oceans are Earth's final frontier. Oceans are vital for maintaining life on Earth, their natural resources are increasingly important to the global economy, and about 90 per cent of all international trade is carried out by sea. Healthy oceans are essential for a healthy planet and a sustainable future for present and future generations. On the other hand, marine pollution, ocean heating, ocean acidification, and sea-level rise, are posing significant challenges to the ability of international law to promote sustainable development objectives. Designing and implementing an effective governance framework for the world’s oceans is one of the greatest challenges for states and the international community as a whole.
This unit explores the sources of the law of the sea, including treaties, customary law, and judicial practice and how these elements are put to the test in different practical contexts, including, but not limited to, maritime boundary delimitation, safety of navigation, environmental conservation and sustainable use of living resources, environmental regulation of offshore energy and deep-sea mining activities, maritime enforcement jurisdiction, and international dispute settlement.
The unit provides a well-rounded account of the solutions and challenges of the contemporary law of the sea from an international and comparative perspective under the broad spectrum of sustainability, environmental protection, and economic development.
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Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook