Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF LAW |
| LAW PR. | |
| Code | HKZ204 |
| Name | International Law |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (34 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AZİME ASLI BİLGİN GÜVENÇ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AZİME ASLI BİLGİN GÜVENÇ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims at providing an information on the basic principles of Public International Law, besides addressing in particular the law of state responsibility and the settlement of disputes in International Law.
Course Content
International Law I analysis the sources of international law, relations between international and national law, law of treaties, statehood and recognition, general principles of jurisdiction and the acquisition of sovereignty over territory
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies the sources of international law. |
| LO02 | Analyses the rights and obligations of international law persons. |
| LO03 | Applies the general principles of maritime law. |
| LO04 | Evaluates the legal dimension of diplomatic relations. |
| LO05 | Simulates the practical applications of international law. |
| LO06 | Explains the differences between international law and domestic law rules. |
| LO07 | Offers solutions to current problems of international law. |
| LO08 | Lists the methods of dispute resolution in international law. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of law. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies legal problems. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Comprehends the research, analysis and interpretation methods of legal science. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognizes the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the fundamental legal disciplines and their contents (legal regulations in every field, decisions of judicial bodies and scientific evaluations) by using scientific methods and techniques. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses appropriate legal interpretation methods in order to find solutions to the identified legal problems. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Solves the legal problems encountered by using the knowledge has acquired | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Exposes the solutions to legal problems separately in terms of de lege lata and de lege ferenda law. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as a member of the team to develop solutions to problems encountered in legal practice. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Be sensitive to social and legal problems with a sense of social responsibility. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | By gaining self-learning skills, evaluates the information which has learned with a critical approach. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses technical legal knowledge in both Turkish and English verbally or in writing. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Convincingly conveys her/his personal opinion and assessment on a particular legal issue, either orally or in writing. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies related to law effectively. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Internalizes the understanding of honesty, justice and ethics required by being a lawyer in line with the principles of universal law. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Follows the legal developments at national and international. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Adopts a democratic, secular and social state of law. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essential Features of International Law, The Relations between International Law and National Law | Reading | |
| 2 | The Development of the Rules of International Law | reading | |
| 3 | The Sources of International Law, History, Treaties | reading | |
| 4 | The Sources of International Law, History, Treaties | reading | |
| 5 | The Sources of International Law, History, Treaties | reading | |
| 6 | Unilateral Acts in International Law | reading | |
| 7 | Unilateral Acts in International Law | reading | |
| 8 | Subjects of International Law-States | reading | |
| 9 | Subjects of International Law-International Organisations and Individuals | reading | |
| 10 | The International Law of the Sea | reading | |
| 11 | The International Law of the Sea | reading | |
| 12 | The International Law of the Sea | reading | |
| 13 | Diplomatic Relations | reading | |
| 14 | Consular Relations | reading | |
| 15 | International Responsibility | reading | |
| 16 | Final exam. | reading | |
| 17 | Final exam. | reading |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 32 | 3 | 96 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 6 | 5 | 30 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 184 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 7,36 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||