WMD02000 International Criminal Policy Seminar

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Law and Politics Program

Lecture Code WMD02000 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 国際刑事政策演習

Subject Name
（Katakana）コクサイケイジセイサクエンシュウ

Subject Name in
English International Criminal Policy Seminar

Instructor MOUSOURAKIS GEORGE

Instructor
(Katakana) ムスラキス　ジョージ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Tues5-8

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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The teaching of the course will be a mixture of lectures, seminars, group discussions and student presentations. Introductory and advanced readings will be identified and will provide a starting point for the lectures and class discussions. Students will also be given the opportunity to identify and explore specific topics and problems of particular interest to them.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Law

Eligible Students

Keywords Transnational crime, transnational criminal law, international criminal law, international criminal tribunals

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course will consider criminal offences that are committed across and beyond borders. It will explore in detail the physical and fault elements of such offences and the domestic laws and international agreements that prohibit them. Special attention will be given to policy and legal responses to transnational and global forms of crime, including principles governing extradition and how investigatory agencies cooperate. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will be able to:
(a) Understand and explain the nature, causes and consequences of contemporary transnational crime;
(b) Analyze the various elements of transnational criminal offences and explain the processes and institutions involved in enforcing the law;
(c) Critically assess international policies designed to combat cross border crime;
(d) Understand and apply explanatory frameworks for transnational and international forms of crime;
(e) Communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and skills in both oral and written form.

Class Schedule lesson1: Introduction to International Criminal Policy.
lesson2: Defining Transnational Crime; Globalization and Transnational Crime.
lesson3: Characteristics of Transnational Crime; Causes of Transnational Crime; Types of Transnational Crime; Transnational Criminal Law; Transnational Criminal Policy.
lesson4: Piracy and Other Maritime Offences.
lesson5: Slavery and Human Trafficking.
lesson6: Terrorism; International Responses to Terrorism.
lesson7: Drug Trafficking; Firearms Trafficking.
lesson8: Corruption and Money Laundering.
lesson9: Other Forms of Transnational Crime; Transnational Organized Crime.
lesson10: International Criminal Law; Origins and Development of International Criminal Law.
lesson11: Relationship Between International Criminal Law and International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law.
lesson12: Genocide, War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity; The Crime of Aggression.
lesson13: International Criminal Adjudication; International Criminal Tribunals; The International Criminal Court.
lesson14: General Principles of International Criminal Law.
lesson15: Summary of course contents and presentation of the research carried out by students.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. There is no set textbook for this course. Reading materials will be provided. Reference books and other sources will be included in the handouts delivered to the students.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review The instructor will expect students to have covered the prescribed reading by the end of the course. Students are encouraged to read more widely if they get interested in a topic or if they find the material difficult and want to start with a more basic introduction.

Requirements Admission into this course requires the successful prior completion of undergraduate introductory courses in law and competence in English.

Grading Method Assessment for this course will be based on class attendance and participation, presentation of research in class and a written assignment.
Class attendance and participation: 20%
Presentation of research paper in class: 30%
Written assignment (2500-3000 words): 50%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Law and Politics Program
Lecture Code	WMD02000	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	国際刑事政策演習
Subject Name （Katakana）	コクサイケイジセイサクエンシュウ
Subject Name in English	International Criminal Policy Seminar
Instructor	MOUSOURAKIS GEORGE
Instructor (Katakana)	ムスラキス　ジョージ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Tues5-8
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
The teaching of the course will be a mixture of lectures, seminars, group discussions and student presentations. Introductory and advanced readings will be identified and will provide a starting point for the lectures and class discussions. Students will also be given the opportunity to identify and explore specific topics and problems of particular interest to them.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Law
Eligible Students
Keywords	Transnational crime, transnational criminal law, international criminal law, international criminal tribunals
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course will consider criminal offences that are committed across and beyond borders. It will explore in detail the physical and fault elements of such offences and the domestic laws and international agreements that prohibit them. Special attention will be given to policy and legal responses to transnational and global forms of crime, including principles governing extradition and how investigatory agencies cooperate. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will be able to: (a) Understand and explain the nature, causes and consequences of contemporary transnational crime; (b) Analyze the various elements of transnational criminal offences and explain the processes and institutions involved in enforcing the law; (c) Critically assess international policies designed to combat cross border crime; (d) Understand and apply explanatory frameworks for transnational and international forms of crime; (e) Communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and skills in both oral and written form.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Introduction to International Criminal Policy. lesson2: Defining Transnational Crime; Globalization and Transnational Crime. lesson3: Characteristics of Transnational Crime; Causes of Transnational Crime; Types of Transnational Crime; Transnational Criminal Law; Transnational Criminal Policy. lesson4: Piracy and Other Maritime Offences. lesson5: Slavery and Human Trafficking. lesson6: Terrorism; International Responses to Terrorism. lesson7: Drug Trafficking; Firearms Trafficking. lesson8: Corruption and Money Laundering. lesson9: Other Forms of Transnational Crime; Transnational Organized Crime. lesson10: International Criminal Law; Origins and Development of International Criminal Law. lesson11: Relationship Between International Criminal Law and International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law. lesson12: Genocide, War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity; The Crime of Aggression. lesson13: International Criminal Adjudication; International Criminal Tribunals; The International Criminal Court. lesson14: General Principles of International Criminal Law. lesson15: Summary of course contents and presentation of the research carried out by students.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	There is no set textbook for this course. Reading materials will be provided. Reference books and other sources will be included in the handouts delivered to the students.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	The instructor will expect students to have covered the prescribed reading by the end of the course. Students are encouraged to read more widely if they get interested in a topic or if they find the material difficult and want to start with a more basic introduction.
Requirements	Admission into this course requires the successful prior completion of undergraduate introductory courses in law and competence in English.
Grading Method	Assessment for this course will be based on class attendance and participation, presentation of research in class and a written assignment. Class attendance and participation: 20% Presentation of research paper in class: 30% Written assignment (2500-3000 words): 50%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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