SOCIOLOGY
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
LAW4073	Current Issues in International Law	Fall	0	2	1	4

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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 MEHMET CENGİZ UZUN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The main aim of the Course is to provide in depth knowledge on specific legal issues which arise from international relations in today’s contemporary world. The Course aims not only to introduce but also to delve in to the major problems that arise from such issues in order to provide the students with the necessary legal tools for a better comprehension of the stakes and the possibility to foresee future legal problems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Distinguishes the Major Sources of International Law and Determine the Institutional Framework of International Relations
II. Recognizes the Major Instruments of International Law regulating inter-State relations
III. Names the Contemporary issues and challenges dealt in the international sphere
IV. Recognizes the legal framework applicable to the specific international problems
V. Recognizes international mechanisms which implement international law
VI. Recognizes regional mechanisms which implement international law
VII. Differentiates international issues from domestic law issues
VIII. Analyzes State practice with regards contemporary global challenges and determine emerging custom
IX. Evaluates the points of friction between international law, human rights law and humanitarian law in order to distinguish possible solutions
X. Determines developments in international law and possible future issues

Course Content

1. Week: International Law and Terrorism: The Definition Issue
2.Week: Main elements of Terrorism in International Law
3.Week : Terrorism and Humanitarian Law: Cross lines
4.Week : International Armed Conflicts and Terrorism
5.Week : Non-International Armed Conflicts and Terrorism
6.Week : Wars of National Liberation and Terrorism
7.Week : Self-Determination and Terrorism
8.Week : Paper Presentations
9.Week : Human Rights Law and Terrorism, State terrorism?
10.Week : Terrorism and Human Rights issues
11.Week : The Derogations from Rights Regime
12.Week : Fight against Terrorism under IHL
13.Week : Fight against Terrorism under IHRL
14. Week : Final Review
15. Week: Final Exam

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	1. Week: International Law and Terrorism: The Definition Issue
2)	2.Week: Main elements of Terrorism in International Law
3)	3.Week : Terrorism and Humanitarian Law: Cross lines
4)	4.Week : International Armed Conflicts and Terrorism
5)	5.Week : Non-International Armed Conflicts and Terrorism
6)	6.Week : Wars of National Liberation and Terrorism
7)	7.Week : Self-Determination and Terrorism
8)	8.Week : Paper Presentations
9)	9.Week : Human Rights Law and Terrorism, State terrorism?
10)	10.Week : Terrorism and Human Rights issues
11)	11.Week : The Derogations from Rights Regime
12)	12.Week : Fight against Terrorism under IHL
13)	13.Week : Fight against Terrorism under IHRL
14)	14. Week : Final Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	İşlenen konu doğrultusunda her hafta materyal sağlanacaktır/ Material will be provided on a weekly basis according to the subject dealt with.
References:	None

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	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
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 learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2)	To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3)	To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4)	To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5)	To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6)	To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7)	To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8)	To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9)	To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10)	To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11)	To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12)	To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.