Students Partake in Interactive Assignment in Dr. Frederking's International Law Course
Lebanon, IL (09/03/2021) — Seven students in Dr. Brian Frederking's International Law course have the opportunity to simulate real-world International Court of Justice cases this semester. This course, which Dr. Frederking teaches every four semesters, covers specific topics including the laws of war, arms control treaties, human rights law, environmental law, and the global commons.
For this assignment, the students will need to write a research paper on their unique case in preparation of the oral argument they will give at the end of the semester. Their classmates will observe and act as "judges" for the two cases in which they are not presenting, asking questions, reflecting on the information presented to them, and writing a decision on the case.
Katelyn Rodrigue and Jessica Clore will be arguing Ukraine vs. Russia, in which Ukraine alleges that Russian actions in Eastern Ukraine violates treaties on terrorism and racial discrimination. Scott Anderson and Josh Hugger will be presenting Gambia v. Myanmar, in which Gambia alleges that Myanmar violated the Genocide Convention. Naya Busbea, Darrwin Perkins, and Maria Salomao will be arguing Iran v. United States, in which Iran alleges that the United States violated a bilateral treaty by freezing Iranian assets and imposing economic sanctions.
Dr. Frederking regularly does simulations in many of his courses. He hopes that these simulations will help his students gain a greater understanding of the world of politics by using and developing their writing skills, oral skills, and research skills. What's more, nearly everyone in his International Law course this semester is planning on attending law school, making this latest interactive assignment terrific preparation for that next step.
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