AVIA 710 Global Aviation Law

This course is an in-depth study into global law investigating jurisdiction, airspace, treaties, accident investigation, terrorism, and decision making. Candidates will be challenged to apply a biblical world perspective while analyzing global aviation policy and legislation.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

The purpose of this course is to prepare the candidate to critically analyze global aviation policy and regulations and how they impact the industry. The course explores global aviation policy and regulations through a biblical worldview, legal, economics, and ethics lenses.

Textbook Readings and Lecture Presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Course Overview.

Discussions (3)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each thread. Each thread must be 450-500 words, incorporate at least 2 citations, and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the candidate is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 300 words and incorporate at least 1 citation. All posts must be in the current APA format and include citations and references. (CLO: A, B, D, E)

Video Discussion: Class Introductions

The student will complete the Video Discussion: Class Introductions in a visual presentation format. The visual presentation must include a 2-minute minimum recorded presentation. Be creative with presentations. It is recommended that the student use Kaltura to create his or her presentation. If he or she is not comfortable with Kaltura, the student must use a technology medium that allows the presentation to include his or her face and audio. In addition, the student must post 2 replies of 150 words minimum. 

Research Topic Selection Assignment

The candidate will identify a narrowed topic within the area of international aviation law to form the basis of the Final Research Paper Assignment. The Research Topic Selection Assignment will be 750-1000 words using current APA formatting and include a title, abstract, and reference pages (exclusive of the word requirement) with at least 5 scholarly sources the candidate intends to use in the Final Research Paper Assignment. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

Literature Critique Assignments (2)

The candidate will read and critique 2 separate assigned articles in the course pertaining to different international aviation law topics. The candidate will write 2 separate papers of 750-1000 words each summarizing and critiquing the respective article and topic. The critique will seek to identify and concisely explain the key issues presented in the article, while providing analysis and critique of the author’s conclusions and perspectives. The candidate will also identify at least 1 area of future research inquiry either expressly identified in the article or logically resulting from the article’s content and propositions. Each Literature Critique Assignment should follow current APA format, include a title page and reference page (abstract is not needed), and will reference the required article. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

Case Brief Assignment

The student will read and brief 1 full case opinion in order to better the student’s understanding, analysis, and application of international aviation law. The assignment must be 300-500 words in length. (CLO: A, B, D, E)

Final Research Paper Assignment

The candidate will write a 4,000 – 5,000 word research paper on their selected international aviation law topic developed in the Research Topic Selection Assignment earlier in the term. The reference page must include at least 10 scholarly sources. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

Quizzes (4)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the modules: weeks for which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, will allow for 1 attempt, and will have a 20-minute time limit. 2 quizzes will contain 10 multiple choice, true/false, and choose all that apply questions. 1 quiz will contain 10 multiple choice, true/false, choose all that apply, and short answer questions and 1 quiz will contain 10 multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions. (CLO: A, B, D)