International Law – Eastern Perspective 3620-IL-SP-OG

This program serves as a foundational overview of
global legal principles (International Law 101), with
attention to their impact and implementation in the
Eastern Region. The course examines the essential
doctrines and concepts underlying public
international law, equipping students with a practical
understanding of its fundamental structures and key
actors—including states, international organizations,
non-governmental entities, and individuals.
Organized into up to fifteen interactive sessions, the
course introduces students to the theory, history,
and practice of international law. Participants will
acquire the tools to think doctrinally, and critically
about one of the core institutions of international
society. As global politics become increasingly
legalized, it is crucial for students to understand and
explain the principles, political dynamics, and
pathologies that shape the international legal order.
The course aims to develop advanced analytical,
evaluative, and creative skills that enable learners to
engage critically with the legal and political
challenges of the contemporary international arena.
As global affairs grow more interconnected, the next
generation of professionals must be prepared to
navigate the complexities of international law,
sovereignty, global governance, and regional
dynamics.
This program is grounded in the instructor’s
extensive academic and professional experience,
including teaching appointments at three universities
in the United States and close familiarity with
competencies sought by modern employers. It
therefore places strong emphasis on higher-order
cognitive skills—moving beyond memorization
toward analytical reasoning, synthesis, application,
problem-solving, creative thinking, out-of-the-box
connections, and informed decision-making.

Note: Due to high demand, please enroll in only
ONE course per semester conducted by Dr. Pawel
Maciag. You are very much welcome to choose
either of the following courses in the subsequent
semesters: Fundamental Transformation of Human
Civilization (a first of its kind in Europe) or
International Organizations. 
All three courses are designed for students of all
majors and various levels of English proficiency. 
They aim to broaden intellectual horizons, cultivate
curiosity, think creatively – out of the box, and
address the unprecedented civilizational shifts
occurring today.
The registration cutoff time is the first class (with the
option to enroll or disenroll in the following two
weeks).

The link to join the course via Zoom will be posted on
the university’s website (kampus.uw.edu.pl) at least
seven days before the first class.