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
LAW4073	Current Issues in International Law	Fall	0	2	1	4

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	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)	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.	4
3)	Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge.	3
4)	Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules.	4
5)	Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them.	5
6)	Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine.	5
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.	4
11)	Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals.	1
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.	2
14)	Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written.	5
15)	Have the professional and ethical responsibility.	2
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.	1
18)	Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies.	5