Spring 2010 Course Schedule

Regional Trade Agreements (LAW-950-001)
Vito, Lima-Campos

Meets: 06:30 PM - 09:20 PM (T) - Room 627

Enrolled: 12 / Limit: 15

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Notices

Students who have never taken any international trade law course before should contact Professor Vito at avito@wcl.american.edu to learn about basic materials to read prior to the beginning of the course.

Description

This course will provide an overview of the theory, negotiation and operation of various regional trade agreements (RTAs). In particular, the course will explore the role and impact of regional trade agreements on industries and communities across the globe, and will assess the legal and political mechanisms involved in implementing RTAs. Topics discussed will include market access for goods and services, dispute settlement, investment, labor, the environment and other emerging issues addressed in regional trade agreements. This course offers the unique opportunity for students to engage in practical exercises that simulate trade agreement negotiations. Students work in teams to learn issues involved in real life trade negotiations with guidance from professors. This course encourages debate and learning through practical exercises.

Textbooks and Other Materials

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** Attention students: no textbook is needed for this course. All materials are available for free download at MyWCL. **

First Class Readings

Available at MyWCL: Schmidt, Susan, “What (Free) Trade Agreements Are Not,” INTERNATIONAL LAW NEWS, Vol. 36, No. 2 (Spring 2007). “The Pros and Cons of Pursuing Free-Trade Agreements,” Congressional Budget Office (July 31, 2003). “Understanding the WTO.” Chapter 1: The Basics, pp. 9-21 and Chapter 4: Cross-Cutting and New Issues, pp. 63-64.

Syllabus

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