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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| EUR2061 | International Law | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor MEHMET CENGİZ UZUN Instructor İSMAİL PAMUK |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The purpose of the course is to introduce political science and international relations students to the main topics, sources, subjects and issues of the international law. The course covers a variety of topics in international law from sources, actors, subjects, areas and institutions of international law to the use of force and human rights. After explaining the main concepts, definitions, sources and development of international law, it discusses how the international law differs from domestic law, analyzes the founding elements and institutions of the international law. The state, as the main actor in international relations and law, and the related topics of international law about states, will take a detailed focus throughout the course. In addition, other major topics of international law will also be included in the course, such as treaty law, human rights law, law of seas, law of air space and space law, the UN, the use of force, settlement of international disputes, peaceful and diplomatic means in international law |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Comprehend how international system functions in accordance with international law. 2. Explain key concepts in international law; 3. Evaluate the states’ role in international system and politics; 4. Grasp the legal framework in which states and other actors of international relations interact; 5. Discuss current issues and disputes in international law academically; 6. Possess knowledge about the theory and practice in international law. 7. Possess knowledge on sources, subjects and institutions of the international law, the use of force and human rights. |
| The history of international law; sources of international law; the law of treaties; states and recognition in international law; the UN; law of the seas, use of force in international law; human rights law. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Orientation | |
| 2) | Introduction to International Law | |
| 3) | Personalities and States in International Law | |
| 4) | Development and Sources of International Law | |
| 5) | States’ Territory, Succession, Jurisdiction and Responsibility in International Law | |
| 6) | UN and International Law | |
| 7) | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 8) | Treaty Law I | |
| 9) | Treaty Law II | |
| 10) | International Law of the Seas | |
| 11) | Airspace, Outer Space and International Law | |
| 12) | International Law and Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes | |
| 13) | Use of Force, War and Conflicts in International Law | |
| 14) | International Law of Human Rights |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | * Shaw, M., International Law. Cambridge, 2008, Cambridge University Press. * Evans, M. (ed.), International Law, New York, 2018, Oxford University Press. * Evans, M. (ed.) (2019). Blackstone’s International Law Documents. New York: OUP * Dixon, M., McCorquodale R. and Williams, S. (2016). Cases and Materials on International Law. New York: OUP. * Kaya, İbrahim, Basic Documents in International Law, Ankara, 2016, Seçkin Yayınevi. * Baylis, J. et. al. (2017) The Globalization of World Politics, Ch. 19, pp. 301-315. New York: OUP |
| References: | Yok |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 86 |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1.5 |
| Final | 1 | 1.5 |
| Total Workload | 148 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 3 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 5 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 3 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 5 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 3 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 1 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 4 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 1 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 5 |