| Dozent/in |
Prof. Dr. iur. Nicolas Diebold |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Vorlesung |
| Code |
HS201122 |
| Semester |
Herbstsemester 2020 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Öffentliches Recht |
| Studienstufe |
Master |
| Termin/e |
wöchentlich (Do), ab 17.09.2020, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 4.B54 |
| Umfang |
2 Semesterwochenstunden |
| Inhalt |
The course introduces the international trade law embodied predominantly in the World Trade Organization (WTO). It offers in-depth knowledge of the fundamental disciplines of trade in goods (GATT) and trade in services (GATS) as well as the more specialized WTO agreements on, for example, technical barriers to trade, subsidies, and anti-dumping. Moreover, the course covers the unique dispute settlement system of the WTO.
The course offers a deeper understanding of the recent political conflicts with regard to protectionist policies as introduced by the USA. In addition, case studies illustrate the tension between free trade and domestic policies: May the US restrict the import of shrimp being caught by killing the endangered species of sea turtles? May the EU prohibit the import of Canadian seal fur due to inhumane killing of seals? May the US prohibit online gambling to the detriment of Antiguan online gambling providers?
Methodically, the course offers a systematic approach to the legal instruments of the WTO as well as WTO jurisprudence. The knowledge of fundamental WTO principles also serves as basis for the understanding of the substance of bilateral and regional trade agreements, such as CPTPP and TTIP. |
| E-Learning |
https://lms.uzh.ch/url/repositoryentry/16827187357 |
| Lernziele |
The students become familiar with the legal framework of the international trading system and the legal principles of trade law, such as national treatment, most-favoured-nation treatment, market access and exceptions for environmental, health, safety and other policies. The students learn to interpret international trade treaties and become knowledgeable about the WTO dispute settlement system. Importantly, they become aware of the balance between international trade liberalisation and national regulatory authority and interests. |
| Voraussetzungen |
The course is designed for students with a good command of English and an interest in globalisation and international relations. Ideally (but not necessarily), students have basic knowledge in Public International Law. |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Begrenzung |
Yes, 32 students |
| Anmeldung |
Registration/Deregistration mandatory on the UniPortal from Sept 15 until Sept 30, 2020 / counts as exam registration |
| Prüfung |
The final grade will be determined on the basis of a presentation of a case during the case studies, class participation and the exam (oral, open book) at the end of the course. |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
See above / 5 Credits (für alle Module ohne anderslautende Angabe)
See above (StuPO 2011) / 6 Credits (für Modul International Trade Law)
See above (StuPO 2016) / 5 Credits (für Modul International Trade Law)
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| Hinweise |
Lecture and case studies |
| Hörer-/innen |
Ja |
| Kontakt |
nicolas.diebold@unilu.ch |
| Literatur |
Course material Reader (syllabus, cases, legal texts).
Essential legal texts required for the exam WTO-Agreements provided in the Reader. |