INTERNATIONAL LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU353	INTERNATIONAL LAW	5	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MOUHAMED BACHIR DIOP
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce formation and application of principles, norms and rules in the international field in terms of continuation of relations between world states; indication of sources for international law rules, legal bodies to connect with and possible results and enforcement ways to be confronted in the usage of these norms.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include quality and description of international law, difference of international law from domestic law and law in the EU and relations of it with domestic law and sources of international law (treaties, usage and custom, general principles of law, judicial opinion and doctrine); and bodies in international law (states, stateless human communities, international organizations and private persons), jurisdictional immunity, codification, succession principle of states, international organizations, diplomatic relations, ways and methods, private law bodies, organizational structure regarding the protection of human rights and liabilities of states.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain basic concepts, bases of international law, and international society
Examine international law concepts as in state, authority, international agreements and rights and charges emerging from international law
Apply basic terminology relevant with recognition in the international area, rights and duties over case studies
Interpret the role of international law in the management of relations between nations
Distinguish between states as essential and derivative bodies in international law and legal status of international organizations, relations between them, ways, methods and processes on the management of relations

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1: 3-14; resource 2:1-34	Characteristics, Description of International Law and Its Existence Problem	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 2:18-26	International Law and Domestic Law	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1:17-43; resource 2:36-77	Sources of International Law, Treaties, (entering into treaties, winning bindingness, being effective, liabilities of contracting countries)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1: 44-61; resource 2: 77-82	Invalidity Reasons of a Treaty and Invalidity Conditions, Effects and Legal Results	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1: 62-71; resource 2: 83-103	Conflicts in Treaties and interpretations, amendments and Termination of Them	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1: 72-82; resource 2: 104-120	International Usage and Custom Elements and General Principles of Law	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1 :83-93; resource 2: 124-135	Supplementary and Indirect Resources in International Law	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1 :83-93; resource 2: 124-135	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1:98-132; resource 2: 137-179; resource 22: 341-354	Bodies in International Law (state, recognition, authority principle and sovereignty concept)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1:133-147: resource 2: 356-371	Jurisdictional Immunity, Codification, Succession Principle of States, Concepts and Limitations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1: 149-214; resource 2:181-203	International Organizations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1:214-261; resource 2:371-402	Diplomatic Relations, Ways and Methods	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 2: 203-234	Private Legal Bodies (Individuals): Organizational Structure Regarding the Protection of Human Rights and Judicial Control	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook resource 1: 247-261; resource 2: 407-450	Liabilities of States and General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sur, M. (2004), Uluslararasi Hukukun Esaslari, DEUHF Publications, Izmir.
Pazarci, H. (2002), Uluslararasi Hukuk Dersleri, Turhan Bookstore, Ankara.
Polat, N. (1999), Ahlak, Siyaset, Siddet: Bir Kuram Olarak Uluslararasi Hukuk, Istanbul: Kizilelma Publications.
Unal, S. (2005), Uluslararasi Hukuk, Ankara: Yetkin Publications.
Gunduz, A. (2003), Milletlerarasi Hukuk Temel Belgeler Ornek Kararlar, Beta Publications, Istanbul.

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.					4
2	Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.				3
3	List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.		1
2	Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.			2
3	Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.				3
2	Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.		1
3	Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.				3
2	Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.					4
3	Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.			2

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.			2
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.						5
2	Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.				3
2	Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.		1
3	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.					4
2	Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.				3
3	Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.				3

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	13	8	104
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	24	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	12	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	184