INTL2530 · International Studies
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course explores the legal frameworks governing armed conflict, focusing on the principles and rules designed to limit the effects of war on individuals and property. Topics include the origins and development of international humanitarian law (IHL), the distinction between combatants and civilians, the prohibition of certain weapons, and the accountability mechanisms for war crimes. Students will critically analyze the ethical and practical challenges in applying IHL in modern conflicts through theory and case studies, including contemporary examples. The course emphasizes both the theoretical foundations and the practical implications of IHL in addressing global humanitarian issues.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
— / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
— / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
— / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
— / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
—
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
Instructor options
Ratings below reflect the evaluations connected to this course.
No instructors match those filters.