https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/R_ExpS4Upon completion of the course the student: - understands the characteristics and definitions of the topic discussed; - is aware of definitional debates around the topic discussed; - can write a logically structured and well substantiated written assignment about the topic discussedFour times a year researchers of VU University’s Center for International Criminal Justice or distinguished speakers from other universities or practitioners are invited to share with our students their knowledge and expertise on a specific topic related to international crimes, conflict or international criminal justice (two in period 3 and two in period 5). The purpose of these seminars is to stimulate students to critically think and reflect upon one specific topic for several days. Group size will be limited, thereby allowing, and indeed, forcing, students to actively engage in the interactive class setting. Topics will change per year. At the start of the academic year the content of the different Expert Seminars will be shared with students of the Master Programmes International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology and Law and Politics of International Security.The course will consist of a combination of interactive workshops.The course is evaluated with two written assignmentsA selection of articles and texts that are available online (links provided in coursebook)The course is in principle only open to master students International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology