Law and Practice of the United Nations

The course “Law and Practice of the United Nations”  deals mainly with the competence and functions of the main political organs of the UN: the General Assembly and the Security Council. Refering to the most recent crises the students will be able to explore the activities of the UN with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security.

Learnig outcomes: 

Students will learn about the drafting and negotiation of UN Security Council as well as UN General Assembly resolutions; prepare speeches and discuss relevant issues based on the UN Charter and other relevant international law provisions.

 

Teaching language: English
Mode of delivery: MS Teams

Units:

  • Description of the UN Charter
  • Main Organs and their functions – introduction
  • The role of the General Assembly
  • The role of the Security Council

Assessment methods, criteria and period

Written exam or presentation or group work assessment

  • EUNICE student: enrolled as a student of Bachelor / Master in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check universities here).
  • English level: B2.

Study Level: Bachelor, Master

  • Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
  • Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
  • The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
  • Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

  • BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website.
  • UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
  • UoP students: for questions about enrolment and recognition please consult  the responsible person at your university (Director of Studies or ECTS coordinator) or contact eunice@go.uop.gr
  • IPV students: for questions about enrolment and recognition, please contact rafaela.silva@sc.ipv.pt
  • UNICT students: for questions about enrolment and recognition, please contact eunice@unict.it

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition?  Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.

 

In addition to any EUNICE procedure, it is necessary to send an email to the professor: salvatore.zappala@unict.it

The United Nations was not created in order to bring us to heaven, but in order to save us from hell.

Study Level
Bachelor, Master
Applications deadline
15 September 2025
Dates
20 October - 25 November, 2025
Mode
Online live