INTERNATIONAL LAW IN PRACTICE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU505	INTERNATIONAL LAW IN PRACTICE	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. EMİNE AKÇADAĞ ALAGÖZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	International Law I course is a general introduction to international law. This course aims at informing international relations students about the formation and implementation of principles, norms and rules in the international arena for the maintenance of relations between world states. At the same time, understanding the sources of international law, determination of legal persons that are bounded by international law, and understanding potential outcomes of the implementation of these norms and sanctions available are included among the objectives of this course.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Our course begins with the nature and definition of international law. It explains the differences of international law from domestic and EU law, its relations with domestic law and discusses sources of international law (treaties, customary law, general principles of law, juridical decisions and doctrine) from a multidimensional perspective. Additionally, topics that are covered include subjects of international law (personality, statehood and jurisdiction, recognition), immunities from jurisdiction, codification, state succession, international organisation, means and methods for the conduct of diplomatic relations, private law subjects, legal framework and judicial structure for the protection of human rights and state responsibility.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defining international community and the basic principles of international law
Understanding the logic, nature and basis of international legal order
Acquiring command of international law concepts such as state, country, authority, international treaties and rights and obligations arising from international law
Explaining the basic terminology in international arena such as recognition, rights and duties
Learning and expressing legal status of real and derived subjects of international law, which are states and international organisations, their relations with each other and the means, methods and processes followed in the maintenance of these relations
Synthesizing the role of international law in regulating relations between states
Equipping with solid information on the establishment of international public order, protection, international rights, powers and responsibilities

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	The nature of international law, definition and questions about its existence	-
2	-	International law and national law	-
3	-	Sources of international law: Conduct of International Agreements, their classification, entry into force, and responsibility of states	-
4	-	Validity of treaties, their impact and legal consequences	-
5	-	Confiict, interpretation, and termination of treaties	-
6	-	Customary law and general principles of law	-
7	-	Indirect and subsidiary sources of international law	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	summary	-
10	-	Subjects of international law (personality, statehood and jurisdiction, recognition)	-
11	-	Immunitiess from jurisdiction, codification, and succession)	-
12	-	International organisations	-
13	-	Means and methods for the conduct of diplomatic relations	-
14	-	Private law subjects (individuals): legal framework and judicial structure for the protection of human rights	-
15	-	State Responsibility	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aslan Gündüz, Milletlerarası Hukuk: Temel Belgeler Örnek Kararlar, İstanbul: Beta Basım Yayım, 2013.
Hüseyin Pazarcı, Uluslararası Hukuk, Ankara: Turhan Kitabevi Yayınları, 2013, 12. baskı.
Melda Sur, Uluslararası Hukukun Esasları, İstanbul: Beta Basım Yayım, 2013.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To explain historically and comparatively the concepts and theories associated with the field of Political Science and International Relations.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations with other fields in Social Sciences.					4
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To specialize in concepts, theories and cases of interest and to make forecasts for the future.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations and to use this information for personal studies.					4
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.					4
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Political Science and International Relations with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.			2
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Political Science and International Relations and to offer solutions for each.				3
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in professional life.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Political Science and International Relations by using effective presentation and communication techniques.						5
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.					4
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.						5
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	1	14	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	4	10	40
Assignment (Homework)	1	20	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	20	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	24	0	148