Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science Public Law focuses on the principles and practices of law that govern the relationship between individuals and the state, as well as the structure and functioning of government institutions. Students develop skills in constitutional law, administrative law, human rights, and international law. Graduates are prepared for careers in legal practice, government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and academia. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of public law and its applications. - Develop skills in analyzing constitutional law, administrative law, and human rights. - Learn techniques for interpreting legal statutes, regulations, and case law. - Explore principles of international law, comparative law, and legal theory. - Analyze and interpret public law data and research findings. - Develop critical thinking, legal reasoning, and advocacy skills for effective public law practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Public Law** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in public law. - Fundamentals of legal systems, sources of law, and legal institutions. 2. **Constitutional Law** - Principles of constitutional law, including constitutional structure, rights, and judicial review. - Techniques for interpreting and applying constitutional provisions. 3. **Administrative Law** - Principles of administrative law, including administrative agencies, rule-making, and adjudication. - Techniques for navigating and challenging administrative decisions. 4. **Human Rights Law** - Principles of human rights law, including international and regional human rights systems. - Techniques for advocating and protecting human rights. 5. **International Law** - Principles of international law, including sources, subjects, and institutions. - Techniques for applying international law in global contexts. 6. **Comparative Law** - Principles of comparative law, including comparative legal systems and methods. - Techniques for comparing and contrasting different legal systems. 7. **Legal Theory** - Principles of legal theory, including jurisprudence, legal philosophy, and ethical considerations. - Techniques for analyzing and critiquing legal theories and concepts. 8. **Practicum in Public Law** - Real-world experiences in public law, including internships, clinics, and hands-on projects in legal practice, government, or NGOs. - Application of learned skills in practical public law scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Public Law** - Comprehensive project applying skills in constitutional law, administrative law, or human rights. - Delivery of a polished public law project, report, or presentation. **Assessment Methods:** - Constitutional law analyses, administrative law projects, human rights advocacy plans, international law reports, comparative law studies, legal theory critiques, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Public Law" by Mark Elliott and Robert Thomas. - "Constitutional Law" by Erwin Chemerinsky. - "Administrative Law" by Richard J. Pierce. - "Human Rights Law" by various authors. - "International Law" by Malcolm N. Shaw. - "Comparative Law" by various authors. - "Legal Theory" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of law, political science, and legal research methods. Suitable for students interested in legal systems, governance, and human rights. **Major Duration:** Typically 3-4 years for a bachelor's degree or 1-2 years for a master's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Public Law and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as a Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or related legal qualifications. **Target Audience:** Aspiring lawyers, legal advisors, government officials, human rights advocates, and individuals seeking careers in legal practice, government, NGOs, international organizations, and academia. This major equips students with the legal, analytical, and advocacy skills needed to excel in public law, supporting careers in legal practice, government, NGOs, international organizations, and academia.