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PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW AND SPECIAL ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY- SCHOOL OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE
ATTY. DANIEL S. HOFILEÑA
COVERAGE
Week PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
1 Introduction to International Law
2 Sources of International Law
3 Subjects of International Law:
State, Individual, International
Organizations
4-5 International Humanitarian Law
(armed conflicts, treatment of
civilians and POW) and the
concept of Erga Omnes and Jus
Cogens
6 International Court of Justice:
Nature and concept
7 The concept of the jurisdiction of
states
8 International responsibility of
States for Wrongful Acts, Act of
State, Doctrine of State Immunity
9-10 Vienna Convention on the Law of
Treaties
11 Diplomatic and Consular
Relations and Immunities
12-13 Law of the sea: Substantive
14 International Human Rights Law
1. Universal Declaration of
Human Rights 2. International
Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights 3. International Covenant
on Economic, Social and Cultural
Rights
15 International Environmental Law
(Stockholm Declaration)
SPECIAL ISSUES IN
INTERNATIONAL LAW
A brief overview of the mechanisms of
International Law
United Nations
The Concept of Statehood and the
Recognition of States: The Vatican and
the Holy See
Coercive measures short of war,
neutrality, armed intervention,
belligerent occupation, and terrorism.
The dispute settlement mechanism
under the ICJ: Rationae temporis,
Rationae Materiae, and Rationae
personae.
State to State Arbitration and the PCA.
Citizenship, Nationality, and
Statelessness and the Concept of
Diplomatic Protection
Law of the Sea: Procedural
The Convention on the Prevention and
Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
and The Convention against Torture
and Other Cruel, Inhuman or
Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The TRIPS agreement.
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GRADING

QUIZ 5%
MIDTERMS 30%
FINALS 30%
RECITATION 35%

CLASSROOM POLICIES

1. Turn on your cameras. Otherwise, you will be penalized.

2. There will be a bonus for perfect attendance.
3. Classes will be recorded.
4. Signal Number 2 = Automatic Cancellation of Classes, but homework will be given.
5. There will be a quiz at the beginning of each session.
6. Honesty and integrity are integral components of the academic process.
7. Observe proper decorum among peers in all activities.
8. Attendance will always be checked. Do not exceed the maximum allowable total
absences
9. Class announcements will be made via telegram.
10. Attentiveness and active participation are critical to successful learning.
11. The use of mobile phones and other electronic devices is not allowed during class
hours unless necessary or upon the teacher’s approval.
12. Please follow the chart for acceptable absences. Reasons not given in this chart will
be subject to the professor’s discretion:

Acceptable Not Acceptable

Death of a Family Member (up until the Personal Trips
3rd degree of consanguinity): Day of death
to Burial Only. Must provide death
certificate.
Official Business Trips/Firm Outings Regular Work Activities
(Must have official certification from the
HR manager). Maximum of ONE excused
leave for the semester.
Serious Sickness (with valid medical Mild Sickness (i.e. cough etc.)
certificate)
Calamity leave (must have a notarized
affidavit substantially showing a
reasonable justification for such absence)

1. Exam:
o Quizzes will be done electronically
o MIDTERMS: 50% Take home (via google forms) and 50% Handwritten – via
zoom
o FINALS: 50% Take home (via google forms) and 50% Handwritten – via
zoom
o Midterms (including quizzes): Handwritten
o Finals (including quizzes): Typewritten
o Answers to all exams and quizzes must follow the ALAC format.
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2. For the take-home midterms and finals, even though discussion is allowed,
plagiarism of the answers of your classmate or that of secondary sources will
warrant the following:
o A 0% for that exam for the one who plagiarized
o A 0% for that exam for the one who allowed his work to be copied.
o Disqualification from all bonuses.
3. For the live exam via zoom:
o You are not allowed to copy-paste anything from primary or secondary
sources. All answers in your exam must be written in your own words.
o You may not consult any sources.
o Violation of the aforementioned rules will warrant an automatic failure for
that exam.
o You are not allowed to turn off your camera or be away from the purview of
your camera. Every minute after an aggregate of 3 minutes of being off-cam
will warrant a penalty of 3 points for every minute. The same rule applies if
you are late.

4. If a student is absent, he or she will be given the following penalty, unless he or she
avails of the bonus activity:
o 0% for the quiz;
o 60% for recitation on that day.
5. A student may avail of a bonus activity to make up for his/her absence. The
instructions are as follows:
o If you missed a class that discussed cases, you need to submit
HANDWRITTEN DIGESTS.
o If you missed a class wherein we discussed articles, you would need to
submit HANDWRITTEN NOTES covering those topics (you must answer the
guide questions) OR COPY THE ARTICLES that you missed by HAND.
o DEADLINE: Three weeks after his/her absence.
6. By the end of the semester, if the class performs well as a whole, the professor can
opt to give a bonus activity. The criteria will be as follows:
o Class participation
o Number of Absences
o Incidents of cheating or violation of class policies.
7. The class may opt to make a reviewer and pass it to the professor at least one week
before midterms/finals. At the end of the semester, the professor may give bonus
points to the whole class by reason of such reviewer.
8. Before being allowed to take all forms of exams, students must submit a signed
“Honor Pledge” via google forms: https://forms.gle/6fzYrt2KkA3Joxji9
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HONOR PLEDGE

I, GIDEON T INES JR____________________________ hereby pledge to comply with the

specific terms and conditions applicable to the Course Requirements. I agree to the

following:

1. I have read and understood the instructions of the professor and agree to its

terms.

2. I will not contact any person by any means of communication whatsoever, in

order to obtain or provide information concerning an exam in progress;

3. I will not cheat or commit any other type of fraud and to strictly comply with

the instructions of the professor.

4. I will not distribute an unauthorized copy of the exam materials;

5. I will answer all questions and draft the award by myself, without the aid of

third persons.

6. I will comply with the code of honesty or academic conduct of the University.

Name: GIDEON T INES JR

Signature:

Date: 4-11-2021