Knowledge

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has knowledge of the fundamental principles of public international law, the sources and methodology of international law, its distinctive characteristics, and how it differs from national law
has knowledge of how treaties are negotiated, concluded, interpreted, amended, and enforced, as well as the challenges related to treaty conflicts and breaches
has knowledge of the subjects of international law, including the roles of states, individuals, and international organizations; state rights; sovereignty; jurisdiction; immunity; and the prohibition on the use of force
has knowledge of fundamental human rights and key individual rights, their implementation in national law, and their relationship to constitutionally protected rights
has knowledge of the legal sources and principles of interpretation in international law
has knowledge of the state's obligations to respect, protect, and fulfil human rights
has knowledge of the main features of EU and EEA law, particularly the institutions and decision-making processes within the EEA and the significance of EEA law in the Norwegian legal system, including the requirements for incorporation and implementation of EEA rules into national law
has knowledge of the rules in the main part of the EEA Agreement concerning the free movement of goods (excluding provisions on state monopolies), workers, services, and the right of establishment
is familar with international organizations and the rules of international humanitarian law (the law of armed conflict)
is familar with anti-discrimination law and the principle of equality, both nationally and internationally
is familar with how climate change may affect the enjoyment of human rights and states' obligations in this area
is familar with how Norwegian institutions contribute to the implementation of human rights obligations in practice

Skills

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is able to identify, analyze, discuss, assess, and resolve theoretical and practical legal questions in public international law, international human rights law, and EEA law by applying legal methodology

General competence

The student...

is able to identify and apply legal knowledge in international law, human rights law, and EEA law to resolve both theoretical and practical legal issues, with particular emphasis on application in the workplace and in relevant professional roles
is able to carry out critical, ethical, and independent assessments of legal issues within the fields of international law, human rights law, and EEA law, and reflect on such issues in light of professional practice

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International Law

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