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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
SPRI 341
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
French
Course Objectives: 

The goal of the course is focus on the principles of Law founding the basis of international relations through the treaties.

Course Content: 

Topics such as the sources, actors of international law, state structures, conflict and international maritime law will be treated in this course.

Teaching Methods: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion
Assessment Methods: 
A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching & Learning Methods Asssesments Methods
1) The rules of law in international relations are examined. 9,11,13,15 1,2,3 A
2) The actors of international law are evaluated. 4,10,11,13,15 1,2,3 A
3) The mechanisms of resolution of conflicts in international low are acquired. 9,11,13,15 1,2,3 A
4) The structure of the states and their recognition are examined through examples. 4,10,11,13,15 1,2,3 A
5) Provide a base for courses such as international organizations and other related courses. 3,11,13 1,2,3 A
6) Provide information on Human Rights. 7,10,15 1,2,3 A
7) Acquire basic knowledge on the maritime law through examples. 14,15 1,2,3 A

Course Flow

Week Topics
1 Introduction: Basic concepts and definitions on International Law
2 Basic approaches on International Society/International Low
3 The establishment and the objectives of the International Court of Justice
4 The sources and codification of international law
5 Law of International Treaties
6 Reservation /Adherence
7 Midterm Exam
8 The impact of the treaties to third parts and the cancelation of treaties.
9 Individuals and States in International Law
10 The organs of international relations
11 The recognition- authority – responsibilities of the states.
12 Introduction to maritime Law
13 The development of the maritime law through the treaties
14 Territorial waters, continental shelf, open seas, exclusive economic regions (explanation through examples).
15 General revision
16 Final exam

Recommended Sources

Textbook BOZKURT Enver, KÜTÜKÇÜ K. Akif, Devletler Hukuku, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara, 2003

DAILLIER Patrick, FORTEAU Mathias, PELLET Alain, Droit International Public, LGDJ, 8e édition

DUPUY Pierre-Marie, Droit International Public, Précis Dalloz

GÜNDÜZ Aslan, Milletlerarası Hukuk:Temel Belgeler, Örnek Kararlar, Beta, 1998

PAZARCI Hüseyin, Uluslararası Hukuk, 4.basım, Turhan Kitabevi, Ankara, 2006

RUZIE David, Droit International Public, Mementos de Dalloz, 19e edition, 2008.

RUZIE David, TEBOUL Gerard, Droit International Public, Mementos de Dalloz, 20e edition, 2010.

SUR Melda, Uluslararası Hukukun Esasları, Beta, İstanbul, 2010

TOLUNER Sevin, Milletlerarası Hukuk Dersleri: Devletin Yetkisi, Beta, İstanbul, 1989

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Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 1 40
Quizzes 0 0
Assignment 0 0
  Total 40
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADES   60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADES   0
  Total 100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
    1 2 3 4 5
1 Students demonstrate that the discipline of Political Science and International Relations dominates the basic concepts and theories of disciplines such as law, economics and sociology in which they interact.     x    
2 Students can produce projects that interpret the structure of national, international and transnational formations, their institutions and practices, using concepts and theories of political science and international relations.       x  
3 Students can know where to find the information in their field, can do independent research, prepare a comprehensive research and study about graduate thesis topic.         x
4 Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills they acquire in the field, determine the sufficiency and learning needs of the knowledge they have, and direct their work to make up for their deficiencies.         x
5 Students demonstrate that they can understand multidimensional analysis of international and domestic dynamics, understand the importance of being flexible thinking and creative solutions to be successful in professional life.         x
6 Students compare and interpret similarities and differences between human societies and political systems.         x
7 They demonstrate that they have the knowledge of French language at an international institutional level to communicate effectively, in written and verbal form. They can also improve their competitiveness in the areas they work in by improving their French skills.         x
8 They can show that understanding the differences between cultures and individuals understands the importance of respecting and show that they can communicate by showing the necessary respect and empathy in different cultural environments.         x
9 During the program, methods such as team or independent research projects, internship and graduation thesis develop the student's ability to conduct research, analytical thinking, and taking responsibility.         x
10 Students understand individual, professional and societal ethical values ​​and concepts, they can understand how important these ethical concepts are in their behaviors and how they behave in line with these principles.         x
11 Students know the individual and social dimensions of the concept of social responsibility in the context of the information they receive in their field; can understand that he understands the active duty of citizenship falling within this framework and understands the necessity of maintaining social values ​​and principles.         x
12 In the program process, methods such as team or independent research projects, internship and graduation thesis develop students' awareness and skills in researching, analytical thinking, taking responsibility and team work. It shows that it is competent in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods.         x
13 Students can assess their own deficiencies in the field of political science in terms of an analytical and critical view, thus guiding their learning to make up for their deficiencies.         x
14 Students can effectively use information technology, which has validity and widespread use in social sciences.         x
15 Students can demonstrate the universalism of social rights that constitute the basis of modern societies and understand the concepts of social justice, the importance of the scientific perspective of social development and global competitiveness.         x
16 Students can use oral and written communication skills in French and Turkish in academic and professional settings.         x
17 Students can demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills to write, speak and read French at an international theoretical level and to follow global dynamics.         x
18 Students demonstrate that they have experience and social qualities that can be employed in the public and private sector or continue to academic career.       x  
19 Students will learn that quality management for organizational sustainability is essential for the health and safety of workers; professional life, professional social responsibility, institutional social responsibility, institutional ethics and the principles of corporate ethics.     x    
20 Students can demonstrate that they have the ability to conduct research, interpretation and analysis on issues related to social, political, legal and economic issues using concepts, theories and models, interdisciplinary and multidimensional approach and scientific research methods.         x
21 Students exchange views on international and domestic issues and can interpret events as academic exchanges with international academics and students.         x
22 Students can learn about the functioning of the internal and external political order and the political system in Turkey. They can develop the ability to analyze a more realistic way the political and social phenomena occurring in Turkey .         x
23 Students can interpret the states' attitudes and behavior models in the international system, the functioning of the international political and economic system and the problems arising in international relations through advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.       x  
24 Students can demonstrate the concepts of universality and social justice of social-political, legal rights that form the basis of contemporary societies, and understand the importance of the scientific perspective of social development and global competitiveness.         x
25 Students can demonstrate that they understand the individual and social dimensions of the concept of social responsibility and understand the active citizenship tasks that fall within this framework.         x
26 Students conform to the rules of social, individual and academic ethics.         x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities   Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course duration ( Including the exam week; 16* Total course hours)   15 3 45
Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice)   10 3 30
Mid-terms   1 25 25
Short exam (presentation, quiz)   0 0 0
Homework   0 0 0
Final   1 25 25
Total Workload       125
Total Workload / 25 (h)       5
ECTS Credit of the Course       5