LAW
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LAW2061 International Public Law I Fall 1 2 2 3

Basic information

Language of instruction:
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor MEHMET CENGİZ UZUN
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. CEREN ZEYNEP PİRİM
Instructor MEHMET CENGİZ UZUN
Prof. Dr. AYŞE NUHOĞLU
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to provide essential knowledge on the general concepts of public international law, namely the sources of public international law and the subjects of international law. Moreover, the course aims to introduce the legal and functional framework of the international system; focusing specifically on the United Nations System.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Define The Major Concepts of Public International Law
II. Recognize the composition of the International Community
III. Name The Primary and Secondary Sources of International Law
IV. Recognize the Procedures of International Norm Making
V. Recognize International Treaties
VI. Recognize International Custom
VII. Recognize Specific Unilateral Acts of States
VIII. Analyze Conflict of Norms in International Law and between International law and Domestic Law
IX. Recognize international legal personality
X. Recognize the constitutive elements of the State
XI. Evaluate the legitimacy of Statehood

Course Content

1. Week: Introduction – Historical development of International Law
2.Week : Sources of International Law: Introduction of International Treaties
3.Week : International Treaty making processes
4.Week : International Customary Law
5.Week : Other Sources of International Law: Unilateral Acts, General Principles of International Law, International Jurisprudence, Doctrine, Soft Law
6.Week : International Law and Domestic Legal Systems
7.Week : Clinical study
8.Week : Midterm
9.Week : Subjects of International Law and International Legal Personality
10.Week : The State, Constitutive Elements of the State and State Jurisdiction
11.Week : International Organizations
12.Week : Other Subjects of International Law
13.Week : Clinical study
14.Week :Review For The Final Exam

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction – Historical development of International Law
2) Uluslararası hukukun kaynakları: Uluslararası Andlaşmalara Giriş
3) International Treaty making processes
4) International Customary Law
5) Other Sources of International Law: Unilateral Acts, General Principles of International Law, International Jurisprudence, Doctrine, Soft Law
6) International Law and Domestic Legal Systems
7) Clinical study
8) Subjects of International Law and International Legal Personality
9) The State, Constitutive Elements of the State and State Jurisdiction
10) International Organizations
11) International organizations
12) Other Subjects of International Law
13) Clinical study
14) Review for the final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Hüseyin Pazarcı, Uluslararası Hukuk, 2011; Antonio Cassesse, International Law, 2003; M. Shaw, International Law, 2003; Pellet – Dallier, Droit international public, 2009; Combacau – Sur, Droit international public, 2004.
References: Ek kaynaklar ders boyunca öğrencilere sunulacaktır.

Additional reference material will be provided to students during the course.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 65
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 35
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 65
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 72

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions. 4
2) Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment. 3
3) Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge. 4
4) Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules. 2
5) Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them. 3
6) Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine. 4
7) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language. 5
8) Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state. 4
9) Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development. 4
10) Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level.
11) Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals. 3
12) Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems. 5
13) Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations. 1
14) Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written. 4
15) Have the professional and ethical responsibility. 1
16) Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions. 2
17) Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms.
18) Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies. 5