CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL AND LEGAL ISSUES

About this Course

Course Description

Discusses selected contemporary global and legal issues on various topics such as human rights, terrorism, environmental degradation, economic and various other social issues. Students will conduct social project on selected issues that need awareness. This project will be able to expand students’ knowledge and provide opportunities to develop myriad of essential skills such as communication and leadership. The collaborative learning style adopted provides a platform to enhance self-esteem, responsibility and managing relationship between students.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Develop collaborative skills in managing relationships with teammates in completing the group project. (A3)
2 ) Demonstrate effective communication skills in presenting the given tasks relating to global issues. (A3)
3 ) Explain the concept of statehood and global issues surrounding the society. (C2)

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1.1 What is International Law?
1.2 Difference between National law and International Law
1.3 Difference between Public International law and Private International law
1.4 Sources of International Law
1.4.1 Treaties
1.4.2 Custom
1.4.3 General Principles of Law
1.4.4 Judicial Decisions
1.4.5 Writing of Publicist
1.4.6 Other possible sources
1.5 Concept of monism and dualism
1.5.1 Monistic theory
1.5.2 Dualistic theory
2. Concept of Statehood and

2.1 Prominent Actors in International Relations
2.2 State Actors
2.2.1 Declarative theory
2.2.2 Constitutive theory
2.2.3 Declarative theory vs. Constitutive theory
2.3 Concept of state sovereignty
2.4 Non-state Actors
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Definition and characteristics of non-state actors
2.4.3 Types of non-state actors
2.5 Major International Organisation
2.5.1 United Nations (UN)
2.5.2 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
2.5.3 European Union (EU)
2.6 Globalisation
2.6.1 Definition of globalisation
2.6.2 Types of globalisation
2.6.3 Causes and effects of globalisation

3.1 Concept of Human Rights
3.2 Introduction to International Human Rights Legal Instruments.
3.2.1 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
3.2.2 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
3.2.3 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
3.3 Contemporary Human Rights Issues
3.3.1 Refugees
3.3.2 Women
3.3.3 Children
3.3.4 Migrant Workers
3.3.5 Ethnicity
3.3.6 Terrorism
3.3.7 Other related contemporary issues

4.1 Environmental Degradation
4.1.1 Types of environmental degradation
4.1.2 Effects of environmental degradation
4.2 Environmental protection and sustainability
4.2.1 Legal Measures
4.2.2 Non-legal Measures

5.1 Introduction to International Economics and International
Trade
5.2 Free Trade
5.2.1 Definition
5.2.2 Free Trade Agreements
5.2.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Free Trade
5.3 Introduction to International Economics Organizations
5.3.1 World Trade Organization (WTO)
5.3.2 International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Our Instructor

HARIATI BINTI IBRAHIM @ MUSA

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Machang

AINUL MARDHIYYAH BINTI TAJUDIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

NAMIRAH BINTI MOHD AKAHSAH

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

DR. NURULHUDA ADABIAH BINTI MUSTAFA

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

ATIFAH BINTI OTHMAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

NAJWA BINTI AZIZUN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Anyone who are interested to learn global and legal issues.

A2 : No, UiTM has an open-admissions policy for all courses offered.

A3 : Awareness on contemporary issues is very powerful, because it educates people about issues concerning local and international society and encourages them to participate in bringing positive changes in society and the world.