PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LAW4073 | Current Issues in International Law | Fall | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. | |
2) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. | |
3) | Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. | |
4) | Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. | |
5) | Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. | |
6) | Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. | |
7) | Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture | |
8) | Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. | |
9) | Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. | |
10) | Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. | |
11) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. | |
12) | Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. | |
13) | Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects. | |
14) | Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |