Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL LAW | - | Yearly | 6+0 | 6 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The course aims to provide the students with basic concepts, resources, institutions and practices of international law and acquire theoretical analysis capability of contemporary issues in the light of theoretical knowledge. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Historical Evolution and Main Features of International Law,The Sources of International Law (Treaties),The Sources of International Law (Customary International Law),The Sources of International Law (General Principles of Law Recognized by Civilized Nations, Judicial Decisions and the All-Mighty Academics and the Hierarchy of Rules in International Law and Jus Jogens Norm),The Relationship Between International and National Law 6. International Responsibility and State Responsibility,The Subjects of International Law (States, International Organizations and Individuals) and Recognition,Constituant Elements of State and Spatial Dimension of State Activities,The Limitations of State Sovereignty (State Immunity-Diplomatic and Consular Immunity),The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (Diplomatic Methods: Negotiation, Good Officies, Mediation, Inquiry and Concilation),The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (Legal Methods: Arbitration, ICJ and Other Courts and Tribunals),The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter,The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (Intervention, Civil Wars, Humanitarian Intervention, The Protect of Responsibility and Invitation),The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (Self Defence and Use of Force Under Chapter VII UN Charter),The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (UN Peacekeeping and Regional Action Under Chapter VIII UN Charter),The Law of the Sea and International Rules,The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Baseliness, Internal Waters, Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone and Highs Seas),The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Resource Jurisdiction: The Continental Shelf, The Exclusive Fishing Zone, The Exclusive Economic Zone and The Deep Sea Bed),The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Delimitation of Maritime Zones Between States),International Protection of Human Rights,The Law of Armed Conflict (Types of Armed Conflict and International and Legal Instruments to which they are Subject),The Law of Armed Conflict (The Conduct Of Armed. Conflict and its Termination),International Humanitarian Law,International Criminal Law (Individual Criminal Responsibility and General Features of International Criminal),International Criminal Law (The Establishment of International Criminal Courts),International Criminal Law (ICC and its Jurisdiction),International Criminal Law (International Criminal Court and Its Jurisdiction),International Criminal Law (Categories of International Crimes: War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide, Agression and Other International Crimes),General Review and Discussion. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of this course, students; | ||
| 1. Will be able to evaluate the basic concepts of international law. | 9 | |
| 1.1. Explain the principles of international law. | 9 | |
| 1.2. Recognize the sources of international law. | 9 | |
| 1.3. Identify the relationship between international and national law | 13, 19, 9 | |
| 2. Will be able to evaluate fundamental construction of United Nations. | 9 | |
| 2.1. Recognize the Charter of United Nations. | 9 | |
| 2.2. Recognize the General Assembly of United Nations. | 9 | |
| 2.3. Recognize the Security Council of United Nations. | 9 | |
| 3. Will be able to the evaluate contemporary international legal problems in the light of international rules. | 10, 13, 16, 19 | A |
| 3.1. Recognize the law of the sea and international rules. | 9 | |
| 3.2. Recognize the international criminal law. | 9 | |
| 3.3. Recognize international humanitarian law. | 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Historical Evolution and Main Features of International Law | |
| 2 | The Sources of International Law (Treaties) | |
| 3 | The Sources of International Law (Customary International Law) | |
| 4 | The Sources of International Law (General Principles of Law Recognized by Civilized Nations, Judicial Decisions and the All-Mighty Academics and the Hierarchy of Rules in International Law and Jus Jogens Norm) | |
| 5 | The Relationship Between International and National Law 6. International Responsibility and State Responsibility | |
| 6 | The Subjects of International Law (States, International Organizations and Individuals) and Recognition | |
| 7 | Constituant Elements of State and Spatial Dimension of State Activities | |
| 8 | The Limitations of State Sovereignty (State Immunity-Diplomatic and Consular Immunity) | |
| 9 | The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (Diplomatic Methods: Negotiation, Good Officies, Mediation, Inquiry and Concilation) | |
| 10 | The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (Legal Methods: Arbitration, ICJ and Other Courts and Tribunals) | |
| 11 | The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter | |
| 12 | The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (Intervention, Civil Wars, Humanitarian Intervention, The Protect of Responsibility and Invitation) | |
| 13 | The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (Self Defence and Use of Force Under Chapter VII UN Charter) | |
| 14 | The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (UN Peacekeeping and Regional Action Under Chapter VIII UN Charter) | |
| 15 | The Law of the Sea and International Rules | |
| 16 | The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Baseliness, Internal Waters, Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone and Highs Seas) | |
| 17 | The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Resource Jurisdiction: The Continental Shelf, The Exclusive Fishing Zone, The Exclusive Economic Zone and The Deep Sea Bed) | |
| 18 | The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Delimitation of Maritime Zones Between States) | |
| 19 | International Protection of Human Rights | |
| 20 | The Law of Armed Conflict (Types of Armed Conflict and International and Legal Instruments to which they are Subject) | |
| 21 | The Law of Armed Conflict (The Conduct Of Armed. Conflict and its Termination) | |
| 22 | International Humanitarian Law | |
| 23 | International Criminal Law (Individual Criminal Responsibility and General Features of International Criminal) | |
| 24 | International Criminal Law (The Establishment of International Criminal Courts) | |
| 25 | International Criminal Law (ICC and its Jurisdiction) | |
| 26 | International Criminal Law (International Criminal Court and Its Jurisdiction) | |
| 27 | International Criminal Law (Categories of International Crimes: War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide, Agression and Other International Crimes) | |
| 28 | General Review and Discussion |
| Resources |
| No Textbook will be provided. |
| Prof.Dr. Yusuf Aksar, Teori ve Uygulamada Uluslararası Hukuk I-II, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2016. Prof.Melda Sur, Uluslararası Hukukun Temel Esasları, Beta, İstanbul, 2015. Prof. Hüseyin Pazarcı, Uluslararası Hukuk, Turhan Kitabevi, Ankara, 2012. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions. | ||||||
| 2 | 2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules. | ||||||
| 3 | 3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science. | ||||||
| 4 | 4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | ||||||
| 5 | 5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach. | ||||||
| 6 | 6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | ||||||
| 7 | 7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively. | ||||||
| 8 | 8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works. | ||||||
| 9 | 9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility. | ||||||
| 10 | 10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law. | ||||||
| 11 | 11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems. | ||||||
| 12 | 12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education). | ||||||
| 13 | 13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning. | ||||||
| 14 | 14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively. | ||||||
| 15 | 15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide. | ||||||
| 16 | 16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility. | ||||||
| 17 | 17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems. | ||||||
| 18 | 18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic. | ||||||
| 19 | 19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. | ||||||
| 20 | 20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Relative Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 28 | 3 | 84 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 28 | 1 | 28 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 2 | 34 | 68 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 27 | 27 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 235 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(235/30) | 8 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL LAW | - | Yearly | 6+0 | 6 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The course aims to provide the students with basic concepts, resources, institutions and practices of international law and acquire theoretical analysis capability of contemporary issues in the light of theoretical knowledge. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Historical Evolution and Main Features of International Law,The Sources of International Law (Treaties),The Sources of International Law (Customary International Law),The Sources of International Law (General Principles of Law Recognized by Civilized Nations, Judicial Decisions and the All-Mighty Academics and the Hierarchy of Rules in International Law and Jus Jogens Norm),The Relationship Between International and National Law 6. International Responsibility and State Responsibility,The Subjects of International Law (States, International Organizations and Individuals) and Recognition,Constituant Elements of State and Spatial Dimension of State Activities,The Limitations of State Sovereignty (State Immunity-Diplomatic and Consular Immunity),The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (Diplomatic Methods: Negotiation, Good Officies, Mediation, Inquiry and Concilation),The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (Legal Methods: Arbitration, ICJ and Other Courts and Tribunals),The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter,The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (Intervention, Civil Wars, Humanitarian Intervention, The Protect of Responsibility and Invitation),The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (Self Defence and Use of Force Under Chapter VII UN Charter),The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (UN Peacekeeping and Regional Action Under Chapter VIII UN Charter),The Law of the Sea and International Rules,The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Baseliness, Internal Waters, Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone and Highs Seas),The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Resource Jurisdiction: The Continental Shelf, The Exclusive Fishing Zone, The Exclusive Economic Zone and The Deep Sea Bed),The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Delimitation of Maritime Zones Between States),International Protection of Human Rights,The Law of Armed Conflict (Types of Armed Conflict and International and Legal Instruments to which they are Subject),The Law of Armed Conflict (The Conduct Of Armed. Conflict and its Termination),International Humanitarian Law,International Criminal Law (Individual Criminal Responsibility and General Features of International Criminal),International Criminal Law (The Establishment of International Criminal Courts),International Criminal Law (ICC and its Jurisdiction),International Criminal Law (International Criminal Court and Its Jurisdiction),International Criminal Law (Categories of International Crimes: War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide, Agression and Other International Crimes),General Review and Discussion. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of this course, students; | ||
| 1. Will be able to evaluate the basic concepts of international law. | 9 | |
| 1.1. Explain the principles of international law. | 9 | |
| 1.2. Recognize the sources of international law. | 9 | |
| 1.3. Identify the relationship between international and national law | 13, 19, 9 | |
| 2. Will be able to evaluate fundamental construction of United Nations. | 9 | |
| 2.1. Recognize the Charter of United Nations. | 9 | |
| 2.2. Recognize the General Assembly of United Nations. | 9 | |
| 2.3. Recognize the Security Council of United Nations. | 9 | |
| 3. Will be able to the evaluate contemporary international legal problems in the light of international rules. | 10, 13, 16, 19 | A |
| 3.1. Recognize the law of the sea and international rules. | 9 | |
| 3.2. Recognize the international criminal law. | 9 | |
| 3.3. Recognize international humanitarian law. | 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Historical Evolution and Main Features of International Law | |
| 2 | The Sources of International Law (Treaties) | |
| 3 | The Sources of International Law (Customary International Law) | |
| 4 | The Sources of International Law (General Principles of Law Recognized by Civilized Nations, Judicial Decisions and the All-Mighty Academics and the Hierarchy of Rules in International Law and Jus Jogens Norm) | |
| 5 | The Relationship Between International and National Law 6. International Responsibility and State Responsibility | |
| 6 | The Subjects of International Law (States, International Organizations and Individuals) and Recognition | |
| 7 | Constituant Elements of State and Spatial Dimension of State Activities | |
| 8 | The Limitations of State Sovereignty (State Immunity-Diplomatic and Consular Immunity) | |
| 9 | The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (Diplomatic Methods: Negotiation, Good Officies, Mediation, Inquiry and Concilation) | |
| 10 | The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (Legal Methods: Arbitration, ICJ and Other Courts and Tribunals) | |
| 11 | The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter | |
| 12 | The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (Intervention, Civil Wars, Humanitarian Intervention, The Protect of Responsibility and Invitation) | |
| 13 | The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (Self Defence and Use of Force Under Chapter VII UN Charter) | |
| 14 | The Prohibition of the Use of Force and UN Charter (UN Peacekeeping and Regional Action Under Chapter VIII UN Charter) | |
| 15 | The Law of the Sea and International Rules | |
| 16 | The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Baseliness, Internal Waters, Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone and Highs Seas) | |
| 17 | The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Resource Jurisdiction: The Continental Shelf, The Exclusive Fishing Zone, The Exclusive Economic Zone and The Deep Sea Bed) | |
| 18 | The Law of the Sea and International Rules (Delimitation of Maritime Zones Between States) | |
| 19 | International Protection of Human Rights | |
| 20 | The Law of Armed Conflict (Types of Armed Conflict and International and Legal Instruments to which they are Subject) | |
| 21 | The Law of Armed Conflict (The Conduct Of Armed. Conflict and its Termination) | |
| 22 | International Humanitarian Law | |
| 23 | International Criminal Law (Individual Criminal Responsibility and General Features of International Criminal) | |
| 24 | International Criminal Law (The Establishment of International Criminal Courts) | |
| 25 | International Criminal Law (ICC and its Jurisdiction) | |
| 26 | International Criminal Law (International Criminal Court and Its Jurisdiction) | |
| 27 | International Criminal Law (Categories of International Crimes: War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide, Agression and Other International Crimes) | |
| 28 | General Review and Discussion |
| Resources |
| No Textbook will be provided. |
| Prof.Dr. Yusuf Aksar, Teori ve Uygulamada Uluslararası Hukuk I-II, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2016. Prof.Melda Sur, Uluslararası Hukukun Temel Esasları, Beta, İstanbul, 2015. Prof. Hüseyin Pazarcı, Uluslararası Hukuk, Turhan Kitabevi, Ankara, 2012. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions. | ||||||
| 2 | 2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules. | ||||||
| 3 | 3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science. | ||||||
| 4 | 4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | ||||||
| 5 | 5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach. | ||||||
| 6 | 6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | ||||||
| 7 | 7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively. | ||||||
| 8 | 8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works. | ||||||
| 9 | 9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility. | ||||||
| 10 | 10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law. | ||||||
| 11 | 11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems. | ||||||
| 12 | 12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education). | ||||||
| 13 | 13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning. | ||||||
| 14 | 14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively. | ||||||
| 15 | 15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide. | ||||||
| 16 | 16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility. | ||||||
| 17 | 17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems. | ||||||
| 18 | 18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic. | ||||||
| 19 | 19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. | ||||||
| 20 | 20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Relative Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |