The concept of sovereignty is a fundamental pillar of international and national law and our understanding of the nation-state - but what does it actually mean? What is sovereignty?In this course, we will consider the concept from a legal, philosophical and political perspective, tracing the developments of sovereignty in the national and international sphere and examining modern challenges to sovereignty such as humanitarian intervention and the relationship between member states and the European Union.
The course will feature a combination of lectures, group discussion and self-study, and each student will be expected to individually research one topic and give a presentation on it. Students will be assessed on the basis of this presentation.
Period
08-07-2013 - 19-07-2013 (2 weeks)
Target group
Law, philosophy or social/ political science background. Pre-knowledge in constitutional, European and international law preferred but not absolutely required.
Course aim
Understanding the concept of sovereignty.
Credits
4.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 700: Course + course materials
Course leader
Antonia Waltermann
Maastricht University + Maastricht School of Management Student Service Centre
Address: Bonnefantenstraat 2 P.O. Box 616
Postal code: 6211 KL Maastricht
City: Maastricht
Country: Netherlands
Website: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/summerschool
E-mail: summerschool@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Phone: +31433885295
State sovereignty: Developments and challenges
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