This course is designed to meet two goals: ( a ) provide an intensive overview of the structure of the basic sources and principles of Public International Law, and ( b ) provide a broad introduction to the research methods and tools used in Public International Law. Students complete weekly exercises designed to facilitate the attainment of both goals.This course is a prerequisite for, and precursor to, "Public International Law Research Workshop II", offered in the Fall semester. Grading: Regular written work. Credits: 1 Offered: Spring Subject Areas: International and Comparative Law