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-- 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....

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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.

II

Feb 16, 2021

super enjoyable and to the point. No stress of having to study loads, you just take in the information. The simulations were lots of fun to participate in. One of my favourite courses.

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创建者 vidyuth r

Jul 24, 2020

I loved the varied range of topics covered by this course.Simple , clear and easily understandable

创建者 Delon P

May 3, 2020

The course is very informative. It is made more interesting by the instructor Mr. Michael Scharf.

创建者 Shah f K

Aug 24, 2021

The best course I have ever encountered. It widened my exposure to international criminal law !!

创建者 Apurbo B M

Feb 15, 2021

As a LAW student i am feeling proud for this course. I learned many new thing's form this course.

创建者 Oguguo F

Nov 13, 2020

It’s really awesome as I learnt a lot of things. Really enjoyed this session and it has helped me

创建者 Chinedu C

Aug 12, 2019

This course is rich and insightful. It made me decide to take more courses in the Law discipline.

创建者 Joana R O

Aug 30, 2024

Curso com muitos casos práticos para facilitar o entendimento do direito aplicado a casos reais.

创建者 VICTOR H N P

Aug 5, 2019

Es un curso muy completo, el cual recomiendo cursar en su totalidad, el aprendizaje es continuo.

创建者 Aine M

Nov 25, 2015

Very good, enjoyable and incredibly useful in understanding the international community's way of

创建者 abigail q

Nov 14, 2015

I think the professor is remarkable and all the material is absolutely good! thank you so much!

创建者 Quique J G

Nov 2, 2022

Curso muy interesante, muy bien explicado y dónde se aprende mucho sobre derecho internacional.

创建者 Jenny A V T

Nov 24, 2020

Excelente el contenido del curso, el material académico, los exámenes y el profesor instructor.

创建者 Cleberson V W

Nov 7, 2020

Excelente curso,ajudou-me a expandir muito meu conhecimento no tocante a Direito Internacional.

创建者 Sab D

Aug 16, 2019

Very informative and interesting. I loved the video lectures, and the hand outs were also good.

创建者 Khushboo

Jan 22, 2021

I'm really enjoying to do this course and thankful to Coursera to give me this golden chance.

创建者 Gustavo J G P G

Nov 3, 2020

it's very important to know about the international law, beacuse a lot of countries have cases

创建者 Sadia R

Feb 18, 2023

if you want to know about law join this international criminal law course this is best course

创建者 Abiola A

May 28, 2018

Great learning experience. Both video and text lectures were so explanatory and interesting.

创建者 Ashley “ W C

Sep 27, 2025

Great course , very enlightened on this so ready to explore further,and enjoy this journey!

创建者 Oyeleye D

Jul 23, 2025

As someone who is not originally in the line of law this course was very easy to understand

创建者 Elias A

Jun 26, 2020

Sumamente interesante. Las lecturas son adecuadas al curso y los videos son muy didácticos.

创建者 Omran a

Jun 18, 2020

a Great course that shows you many facts and issues that existed before in ICL perspective.

创建者 Matias G R R

Mar 11, 2019

Interesting topics, well explained with great examples and participation in the simulations

创建者 Alison B R

Dec 24, 2020

Excellent course, with him I effectively learned the basics of international criminal law.

创建者 Keval P K

Oct 21, 2020

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