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    This document outlines the syllabus for a Public International Law course. It lists the course objective of mastering international law terminologies and analyzing state issues in light of domestic and international jurisprudence. The grading system divides the course grade between a prelim exam, midterm, recitation, and final exam. The house rules prohibit cheating and require on-time attendance for recitation. The syllabus also schedules the chapters and cases to be covered in the first two weeks of the course.

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    Bernice Joana L. Piñol
    This document outlines the syllabus for a Public International Law course. It lists the course objective of mastering international law terminologies and analyzing state issues in light of domestic and international jurisprudence. The grading system divides the course grade between a prelim exam, midterm, recitation, and final exam. The house rules prohibit cheating and require on-time attendance for recitation. The syllabus also schedules the chapters and cases to be covered in the first two weeks of the course.

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    PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

    Atty. Bernice Joana Pinol


    Course Syllabus

    Objective: To hone law students who do not only master the


    terminologies and doctrines in International Law but are also adept in
    analyzing state issues in light of their legal knowledge of domestic
    and international jurisprudence and laws.

    Grading System:
    25%-- Prelim Exam
    25%-- Midterm Exam
    25%-- Recitation
    25%-- Final Exam

    House Rules:
    1. Once you are caught cheating, you will automatically fail the
    class.
    2. No eating, chatting with seatmates during class time or looking
    at the notes while reciting.
    3. Once you are called for recitation and are absent, you will be
    given a grade of 50. Only medical conditions or deaths in the
    immediate family will be excused.
    4. We will discuss other policies during our first meeting.

    Week One

    A. Chapters 1, 2 and 3

    B. Cases:
    1. Nicaragua vs. United States (ICJ Reports 1986)
    2. Quatar vs Bahrain (ICJ 1994)
    3. Air France vs Saks (470 US 392)
    4. Fisheries Jurisdiction Case
    (United Kingdom vs Iceland) ICJ Rep 1973
    5. Namibia Case (ICJ Rep 1971 16)
    6. Danube Dam Case, Hungary vs Slovakia (1998)
    7. Secretary of Justice vs Judge Lantion (GR 139465 Jan 18 2000)

    Week Two

    C. Chapters 4 and 5

    D. Cases:
    1. Mejoff vs. Director of Prisons (90 Phil. 70)
    2. Edye vs Robertson (112 U.S. 580, 1884)
    3. Whitney vs. Robertson (124 U.S. 190, 1888)
    4. The Tinoco Arbitration (Great Britain vs Costa Rica 1923)
    5. Upright vs Mercury Business Machine (Supreme Court of
    New York, Appellate Division, 1961)

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