CJUS-P 433 LAW OF WAR (3 CR.)
Provides an understanding of the laws of war and how they are foundational to society. Engages in the study of international humanitarian law, formal justice systems, the U.S. military, and international organizations to highlight the relationship between law, social context, and the morality that underpins restrictions and accountability in war.
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Fall 2024
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 30450 | Closed | 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m. | TR | BH 216 | Burkhardt T |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 30450: Total Seats: 28 / Available: 0 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- Above class is not open to students who have taken CJUS-P493 "Criminal Justice in a War Zone."
Citizens have a responsibility to hold political leaders and military commanders accountable for their actions in war. However, without sufficient grasp of the legal principles and moral norms governing war and its application, it not only becomes much easier to give in to the exigencies of war, but also for citizens not to hold men and women accountable for those violations. Understanding and awareness of the laws of armed conflict is foundational to well-ordered societies. To help achieve this end, we will examine the laws of war, Geneva Conventions, drones, war crimes, guerrilla warfare, cultural property protection, and other key areas. Examples and case studies will come from WWII, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Ukraine/Russia war, and the Israel-Hamas / Palestine conflict.
The College of Arts