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INTERNATIONAL LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
POL303 INTERNATIONAL LAW 5 3 3 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit : LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course : Zorunlu
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof.Dr. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Dr.Öğr.Üyesi 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)

1. Explain basic concepts, bases of international law, and international society
2. Examine international law concepts as in state, authority, international agreements and rights and charges emerging from international law
3. Apply basic terminology relevant with recognition in the international area, rights and duties over case studies
4. Interpret the role of international law in the management of relations between nations
5. 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 - ARA SINAV -
9 - Mid-term evaluation 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 - FİNAL -
17 - FİNAL -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Sur, M. (2004), Uluslararasi Hukukun Esaslari, DEUHF Publications, Izmir.
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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
0
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
0

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
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.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)
Ders 14 3 42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme 13 8 104
Arazi Çalışması 0 0 0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi 0 0 0
Laboratuvar 0 0 0
Okuma 0 0 0
Ödev 0 0 0
Proje Hazırlama 0 0 0
Seminer 0 0 0
Staj 0 0 0
Teknik Gezi 0 0 0
Web Tab. Öğrenme 0 0 0
Uygulama 0 0 0
Yerinde Uygulama 0 0 0
Mesleki Faaliyet 0 0 0
Sosyal Faaliyet 0 0 0
Tez Hazırlama 0 0 0
Alan Çalışması 0 0 0
Rapor Yazma 0 0 0
Final Sınavı 1 1 1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı 1 30 30
Ara Sınav 1 1 1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı 1 1 1
Kısa Sınav 0 0 0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı 0 0 0
TOPLAM 31 0 179
Total Workload of the Course Unit 179
Workload (h) / 25.5 7
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0