LAW3065 Humanitarian LawBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs CARTOON AND ANIMATIONGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
LAW3065 Humanitarian Law Spring 0 2 1 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor MEHMET CENGİZ UZUN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor ABDÜLKADİR KAYA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with a legal and critical understanding of the major concepts and issues of International Humanitarian Law and to give all students an opportunity to develop their own analytic work.
As for analytic work, students are given opportunity to discuss in-depth some humanitarian crises such as, the wars in Bosnia and Croatia, The Rwandan genocide, operations in Afghanistan, and Iraq and the implications of the war on terrorism on the humanitarian agenda.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Recognize the major concepts and issues of International Humanitarian Law.
II. Experiment and develope analytic work on the implimentation of Four Geneva Conventions and its additional Protocols.
III. Analyze and given opportunity to extrapolate on the humanitarian crises such as, the wars in Bosnia and Croatia, The Rwandan genocide and discuss in-depth the probable preventive measures.
IV. Evaluate the challenges to humanitarian principles in time of armed conflict and peace operations and recognize the implications of the war on terrorism on the basis of the humanitarian agenda.

Course Content

Introduction to the International Humanitarian Law; International & non-international armed conflict, Persons protected under international humanitarian law, Humanitarian Law in practice.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the International Humanitarian Law --
2) International armed conflict --
3) Non-international armed conflict --
4) Persons protected under international humanitarian law --
5) (Part 1 of 4) Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols --
6) (Part 2 of 4) Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols --
7) (Part 3 of 4) Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols --
8) (Part 4 of 4) Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols --
9) (Part 1 of 5) Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. --
10) (Part 2 of 5) Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. --
11) (Part 3 of 5) Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. --
12) (Part 4 of 5) Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. --
13) (Part 5 of 5) Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. --
14) Review of the semester

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İnsancıl Hukuka Giriş, Doç.Dr.Ayşe Nur Tütüncü, Mart-2006 İstanbul. Beta Basım Yayım Dağıtım A.Ş.

On the Laws of War, Adam Roberts, Richard Guelff, Oxford University Press, 2002
References: --

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Final 1 % 100
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 88

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) To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2) To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3) Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4) Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5) To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6) To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7) To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8) To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9) To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages ​​and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10) To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11) Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12) To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values ​​and universal values ​​in the field of cartoon and animation.