LAW4073 Current Issues in International LawBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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 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 : Assoc. Prof. CEREN ZEYNEP PİRİM
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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.