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About the Course

-- About the Course -- From the Nuremberg trial to the case against Saddam Hussein, from the prosecution of Al-Qaeda terrorists to the trial of Somali pirates – no area of law is as important to world peace and security as international criminal law. Taught by one of the world’s leading experts in the field, this course will educate students about the fundamentals of international criminal law and policy. We will explore the contours of international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, terrorism, and piracy. We will examine unique modes of international criminal liability and specialized defenses. And we will delve into the challenges of obtaining custody of the accused and maintaining control of the courtroom. -- Course Syllabus -- This course comprises eight units (or "modules"). Each will include an assigned reading, typically an article or book chapter, as well as a simulation designed to bring the readings to life. I will also offer video lectures on each of the topics, accompanied by slides. In addition, there will be online role-play exercises and debates, enabling the students to share their own insights. The order of class sessions will be: (1) History: From Nuremberg to The Hague (2) International Crimes Part 1: War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes against Humanity, and Torture (3) International Crimes Part 2: Terrorism and Piracy (4) Special modes of liability: command responsibility, co-perpetration, and incitement (5) Special defenses: insanity, obedience to orders, duress, and head of state immunity (6) Gaining custody of the accused: extradition, luring, abduction, and targeted killing (7) Pre-Trial Issues: plea bargaining, self-representation, and exclusion of torture evidence (8) Maintaining control of the courtroom -- Recommended Background -- You don’t have to be a lawyer and there are no prerequisites for this course. However, the course will be conducted at the level expected of advanced undergraduate students. Therefore, for all participants, reading and writing comfortably in English at the undergraduate college level is desirable. -- Suggested Readings -- Students should read the assigned online materials for each unit in advance of the class session. In addition, students are invited to subscribe to “War Crimes Prosecution Watch,” a free bi-weekly e-newsletter that summarizes the latest developments in the field of international criminal law. -- Course Format -- This course is made up of eight content units. Each unit is based on an online reading assignment, a video lecture of about one hour in length, and one or more role play exercises to stimulate on-line discussion. The course also offers in-video enrichment quizzes (ungraded) for each unit, a ten question multiple choice midterm diagnostics exam (ungraded), and a ten question True/False Final Exam. -- FAQ-- How will this course be graded? This course is graded on completion. In order to complete the course each student must: (1) finish each module (or “lesson”); (2) write at least one essay response of 200 words or more for at least one simulation throughout the course; and (3) get a score of 6 out of 10 or better on the Final Exam. What resources will I need for this course? For this course, all you need is an Internet connection, and the time to read and discuss the exciting materials available online. What is the coolest thing about this course? The topics we will be discussing are ripped from the headlines. The topics are often controversial and thought-provoking, and always exciting....

Top reviews

FJ

Aug 26, 2023

Professor Michael P. Scharf is an outstanding teacher, and I am happy that I could listen to his lectures and study the materials in this Course on Introduction to International Criminal Law.

EB

Nov 28, 2015

I thoroughly enjoyed this highly informative course - it shed a lot of light on aspects which have puzzled me over the years. Fascinating and very well presented. Thank you.

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By Keval P K

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Oct 21, 2020

very Informative course, Very nicely framed syllabus and easy to understand hypotheticals.

By Diego M

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Sep 26, 2020

Me pareció muy interesante. La forma en la que está desarrollado, el contenido que aporta.

By Jegan r J

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Apr 20, 2020

thanks a lot for providing such a great opty to obtain knwg abt international criminal law

By AYAD S A

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Nov 1, 2019

The important course was faithful to many legal skills and important information Thank you

By Marcellus O

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Sep 19, 2024

Prof. Michael did a great job in those videos making everything easy to grasp. Kudos Prof

By BROUSSARD E

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May 1, 2017

The fictional case proposed at the final step (quizz) is a really imaginative. Thank you.

By 나연 고

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Aug 14, 2015

It's very good!!! By taking this course, I learned lots about international criminal laws

By Leo B

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Mar 24, 2022

Excelente curso! Muy interesante lo impartido. Me ayudó a profundizar mis conocimientos!

By Ernesto E R

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Mar 3, 2021

Excelente curso, repasas conceptos concretos del derecho internacional en materia penal.

By I.A. W

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Jul 14, 2020

This is a superb course to understand the basic principles of international criminal law

By Mohamed H M

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Feb 19, 2018

I am very happy to have benefited a lot to this course and thank you for the opportunity

By mohammad N

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Oct 26, 2020

It was a useful course, as it carried important knowledge and facts at the global level

By Adil H

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Sep 3, 2020

Great course gives vision about history as well as criminal justice.

100 percent usefull

By Mustafa K

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Apr 2, 2019

i really learnt those things which was away from me and also enjoyed a lot this course.

By Rachel B

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Apr 5, 2017

Fantastic course! I learned a lot about the fundamentals of International Criminal Law.

By Jose G

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Jan 18, 2017

Gran curso que te acerca de manera inmejorable a esta rama especifica del Derecho Penal

By RTS S

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Aug 8, 2015

This is a wonderful Course this really helpful to my future and nicely presented.Thanks

By Ifeanyi N

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Dec 23, 2023

Thank you so much, I really enjoyed the lesson, international Law is really technical.

By James f R H

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Jul 17, 2020

super, ya que esta capacitación abarca varias facetas muy interesantes para mi carrera

By Preethy A M

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Oct 5, 2017

Really informative . First hand knowledge of the course co-ordinator was very useful.

By Shailendra S

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Aug 9, 2015

Being in the profession of physical security, I found this subject very helpful.

Thanks

By Anurag S

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Sep 5, 2021

Amazing course And Outstanding Professor For this Thoughtful And Knowledgeful Journey

By Helena B

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Jul 6, 2020

Curso excelente! As aulas do professor Michael são incríveis, extremamente didáticas.

By Sebastian S

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May 10, 2020

Great Online Course, the videos with practical examples are clear and really helpful.

By Pedro D N

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Nov 2, 2021

It was an excellent course! I learned about many interesting legal cases. Thank you.