Spring 2010 Course Description
Topics in Global Policy Studies
| Section Title: |
Climate Change Law |
| Instructor(s): |
Eugene Gholz |
| Course: |
P A 188G - Topics in Global Policy Studies |
| Unique Number: |
62401 |
| Day & Time: |
Wednesdays, Fridays, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Room: |
TNH 3.124 |
| Waitlist Information: | For LBJ Students: UT Waitlist Information
For Non LBJ Students: LBJ School Waitlist Instructions |
| Notes: |
Meets 1/20 - 2/5/2009; Cross List with LAW 179M - 28633 |
This course fulfills requirements for the following specialization(s):
- Security, Law, and Diplomacy
- Natural Resources and the Environment
- International Energy, Environment, and Technology
- International Affairs
- Global Governance
Description: Taught with Dr. Benjamin
Class meets on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Class meets on Fridays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
What the course is about. This one-credit lecture course intends to be an introduction to the expanding area of Climate Change Law & Policy.
Objectives: The main objective of the course is to give students basic knowledge of some of the most important issues in the world debate on climate change. In addition, it will discuss the science behind climate change and the policy challenges that it presents. Finally it will review the most recent legislative efforts and judicial litigation both in the U.S. and in other countries.
The greatest benefits from the topics covered will be to students who plan to work for major law firms with international clients, multilateral organizations, multinational corporations and international NGOs. The course will also provide those who intend to practice Climate Change Law & Policy in the United States a better understanding of the rationales for the international, national and state mechanisms adopted to face this major problem.
Methodology: The course will use four types of learning tools:
- Texts
- video conference
- short-presentations by students
- Guest lectures
Reading materials There is no single book that covers the subject matter in full detail. The course will use reading materials from different authors, most of them Americans. The texts written by foreign authors will be in English. If necessary, readings listed will be supplemented or substituted from time to time.
Grading: Grades will be determined primarily on the basis of a final in-room examination, but substantial weight will also be given to class participation (20%).
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites. The students are not expected to have taken Environmental Policy, Environmental Law, International Law or Comparative Law. However, previous knowledge in those areas would be useful.
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