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Course Name Workshop on Public International Law Date 8-10 September 2015 Aim The workshop aims to furnish participants with the various aspects and practices as well as the dynamics of public international law. Rationale Public International Law or the ‘Law of Nations’ plays a crucial role in regulating state actions in the contemporary international system. A good understanding of public international law and its application is important and would contribute to the effective performance of Malaysian diplomats and other government offcers in the international arena. Target Group Government offcers grade 41 and above. Learning Outcomes By the end of this workshop, the participants should be able: U To understand the overview, theories and practices of public international law; U To enhance their awareness on the importance of public international law in conducting diplomacy and international relations; and U To improve their understanding of the major segments of public international law which are relevant to diplomatic practice, international relations, and international 39 trade and investment. Course Methodology The participants learn through classroom lectures, simulation exercises and group discussions. The course is conducted in English. Course Content U An Introduction to the Nature and Scope of Public International Law; U The Sources of International Law; U The Law of Treaties and The Law of State Responsibility; U The Application and Limitations of Public International Law; U Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963; U Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961; 2015 Prospectus