Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
The course aims to present a panorama of public international law, which covers principles and rules that govern the relations between States and the latter’s interactions with other international actors.
Course Content:
The course is designed to give students a global understanding of the rules governing international relations and, ultimately, provide them with practical skills in legal reasoning and arguing, research and writing on international issues.The course is designed to give students a global understanding of the rules governing international relations and, ultimately, provide them with practical skills in legal reasoning and arguing, research and writing on international issues.
Teaching Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion based lecture, 3: Case study, 4:Small group work, 5: Seminar, 6: Group work, 7: Research paper, 8: Oral presentation/exam, 9: Survey, 10: Panel, 11: Guest speaker, 12: Activities within a Student Body or Research Project.
Assessment Methods:
A: Exam, B: Homework, C: Presentation, D: Discussion
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes |
Program
Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| discuss the history, development and actors of modern international law | 1,2,4,6,11 | 1,2,3,12 | A,C |
| define the essentials of sovereignty for the states and territory | 1,2,4,6,11 | 1,2,3,12 | A,C |
| analyze the applicability of the international law on the international organizations | 1,2,4,6,11 | 1,2,3,12 | A,C |
| argue the law of the international treaties, law of the diplomatic relations and representations, and human rights and genocide | 1,2,4,6,11 | 1,2,3,12 | A,C |
| evaluate the relations between economics and international law | 1,2,4,6,11 | 1,2,3,12 | A,C |
| understand the nature of state responsibility | 1,2,4,6,11 | 1,2,3,12 | A,C |
| explain some legal aspects of international immigration | 1,2,4,6,11 | 1,2,3,12 | A,C |
| discuss the nature of the armed conflicts and war, UN Security Council and use of force concept | 1,2,4,6,11 | 1,2,3,12 | A,C |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | |||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | |
| 1 | History and Development of Modern International Law | Malcolm, Shaw s. 1-179., Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s. 1-58, William R. Slomanson, s. 1-65. | |
| 2 | Actors of the International Law | Malcolm, Shaw s. 195-224, Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s. 135-150, William R. Slomanson, s. 66-191 | |
| 3 | Sovereignty of the States and Territory | Malcolm, Shaw s. 195-260.Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s. 431-461,William R. Slomanson, s. 85-92. | |
| 4 | Law of the International Treaties | Malcolm, Shaw s. 902-953, Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s. 93-120, William R. Slomanson, s. 355-375. | |
| 5 | Law of the Diplomatic Relations and Representations | Malcolm, Shaw s. 697-776, Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s. 547-646, William R. Slomanson, s. 323-341. | |
| 6 | Maritime Law | Malcolm, Shaw s. 553-638.Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s. 835-876. | |
| 7 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 8 | State Responsibility, Law of Human Rights and Genocide | Malcolm, Shaw s.778-842, Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s.688-728. | |
| 9 | Law of War | Malcolm, Shaw s. 1167-1201,Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s. 153-1121. | |
| 10 | The Peaceful Settlement of Disputes | Malcolm, Shaw s. 1010-1048,Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s. 340-408. | |
| 11 | International Environmental Law | Malcolm, Shaw s. 844-898, Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s.911-958, William R. Slomanson, s. 591-610 | |
| 12 | International Immigration Law and Legal Regimes | Malcolm, Shaw s.655-657 | |
| 13 | International Organizations and EU Law | Malcolm, Shaw s. 1282-1294, Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s. 135-154 | |
| 14 | New International Economic Order and transactions in International Law | Carter, Trimble, Bradley, s. 480-501, William R. Slomanson, s. 621-660 | |
| 15 | Review and Conclusions | ||
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Malcolm Shaw, International Law, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008. |
| Additional Resources |
Mesut Hakkı Caşın, Modern Uluslararası Hukuk, Legal Yayınevi, 2013
Carter, Trimble, Bradley, International Law, Aspen Publishers, 2003 William R. Slomanson, Fundamental Perspectives on International Law, Cengage Learning, 2011 |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | - |
| Assignments | - |
| Exams | - |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-term | 1 | 40 |
| Class Participation | - | 10 |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 50 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The ability to analyze and critically evaluate basic research models, approaches and intellectual traditions in the field of political science, international relations, comparative politics, Turkish politics and foreign policy. To demonstrate the ability to create innovative and original contribution to the field by specializing and expanding on these models and approaches. | X | |||||
| 2 | To demonstrate the ability to make original contributions to the field with an interdisciplinary approach. | X | |||||
| 3 | A command of basic research models and approaches of political science and international relations discipline and the ability to apply them in academic research and project design. | X | |||||
| 4 | Having the ability to compare, contrast and analyze societal and political systems with an interdisciplinary approach. | X | |||||
| 5 | Having a command of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods and abiding by the highest levels of academic and research ethics. | X | |||||
| 6 | The ability to contribute to the progress of the field of political science and international relations by conducting original and independent studies that produce original thought, methods, models, and applications to the field and/or utilize existing ideas, methods, models, and applications in another field of study. | X | |||||
| 7 | The ability to contribute to the progress of the field of political science and international relations by publishing at least one academic article at a refereed journal and/or by producing or interpreting an original contribution. | X | |||||
| 8 | To develop current and advanced level of data into original thought and research as a specialist. The ability to develop original ideas and methods in the field of political science and international relations. | X | |||||
| 9 | The ability to debate and make presentations within an intellectual framework, and the ability to express oneself in a professional and academic manner. The ability to apply academic writing and presentation methods to dissertations, articles, and project design. | X | |||||
| 10 | Having advanced reading, writing, comprehension and speaking skills in the English language. | X | |||||
| 11 | Having the ability to apply knowledge of political science and international relations discipline to information technologies and traditional tools so as to produce sound solutions to problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | Having the competency to work in the public sector, NGOs, research institutions and the academia. | X | |||||
| 13 | Having empathy towards diverse and differing communities, which will facilitate conducing teamwork at local as well as global platforms. | X | |||||
| 14 | Having competency of comprehending and interpreting local and global issues through information exchange with international academics and students. | 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: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 15 | 240 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Homework | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Work Load | 378 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 15.12 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 15 | ||