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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: HUK243
Course Name: International Law
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
6 0 6 8
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MEHMET AKIF POROY
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Determining the sub-branches of the general law of states and explaining the general concepts of this branch of law.
Course Content: General Law of states, EU law, persons of international law and protection of the international environment are covered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learns the basic features of international law.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Understand the relationship between international law and domestic law and EU law.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Classifies persons of international law.
Field Specific Competence
1) Understand the formation of rules of international law.
2) Explain what the international legal system is and its main features and understand the basic principles of this system.
3) Be able to mention some appropriate historical and contemporary examples showing the process of international law
4) In international law, ideas and claims can be defined based on relevant sources.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1 -) Definition Of The International Community 2 -) History Of International Law Reading the topic from the book
2) Sources and legal processes of international law Reading the topics from the book
3) Is international law a real branch of law? The Elements In The Definition Of A True Branch Of Law Are Put Forth. Reading the topics from the book
4) The sanctions of international law are analyzed Reading the topics from the book
5) Binding Primary Sources: 1st. International Treaties 2nd ed. Rules of international customary law 3.General Principles Of Law Reading the topics from the book
6) subsidiary sources: 1. Judicial Decisions 2. Doctrine B -) Commanding Rules (Jus Cogens) Reading the topics from the book
7) The Views Upholded In The Doctrine On Hierarchical Structuring Among The Sources Of International Law Reading the topics from the book
8) Relationship Between Municipal Law And International Law Reading the topics from the book
9) Relationship Between Municipal Law And International Law Reading the topics from the book
10) The Subjects Of International Law Are Defined With General Lines Reading the topics from the book
11) Monarchical Union - Federative Union Distinction, Simple-Compound State Distinction Reading the topics from the book
12) Confederation and Federation Reading the topics from the book
13) What Is The Human Community What Is The Country? What Is The Government? What can be understood from Independence What Is Recognition? Reading the topics from the book
14) 1-) Early Recognition 2 -) Doctrine Of Non-Recognition 3 -) Non-Recognition Of States Without The Right To Self-Determination 4 -) Types Of Recognition 5 -) Recognition Of Governments Reading the topics from the book
15) Vize
16) Vize
17) Acquisition and and losing forms, cession, occupation, prescription, participation, self-determination, Conquest Reading the topics from the book
18) 1 -) Baseline 2 -)Baseline Drawing Methods 3 -) Special Situations That Constitute The Baseline 4 -) Inland Water Regime Reading the topics from the book
19) 1 -) Territorial Waters 2 -) Adjacent Territory 3 -) Continental Shelf 4 -) High sea regime Reading the topics from the book
20) 1- ) persons authorized by international law to make treaties 2 -) basic features and elements of international treaties Reading the topics from the book
21) 1 -) Simple Procedure 2 -) Approval, acceptance and approval method 3 -) participation Reading the topics from the book
22) 1 -) Persons Authorized To Make Treaties 2 -) Stages Of Making Treaties Reading the topics from the book
23) Entry into force of the treaty and its legal effects Reading the topics from the book
24) Reasons Of Invalidity Of Treaties, Reasons Of Termination Of Treaties Reading the topics from the book
25) The definition of the state's judicial and enforcement exemption and the limits of this exemption Reading the topics from the book
26) Judicial immunity and immunity of State Representatives and legal status of foreigners Reading the topics from the book
27) Peaceful Settlement Of International Disputes Reading the topics from the book
28) Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes Reading the topics from the book

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Hüseyin Pazarcı, Uluslararası Hukuk, Ankara, Turhan Kitabevi, 14. Baskı.
Yusuf Aksar, Teoride ve Uygulamada Uluslararası Hukuk - I, Ankara: Seçkin, 3. Baskı.
References: Melda Sur, Uluslararası Hukukun Esasları, 8.Bası, İstanbul: Beta.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) List the concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and the relationships between these concepts and institutions.
2) Solves the problems encountered in the practice of law based on legislative texts, judicial decisions and scientific sources.
3) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems in legal practice.
4) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of law with a critical approach.
5) Informs the relevant people and institutions on legal issues; transfers his thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems in written and verbally.
6) Has the infrastructure to try to ensure that concrete disputes are resolved fairly, to follow legal regulations and within this framework.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) List the concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and the relationships between these concepts and institutions. 5
2) Solves the problems encountered in the practice of law based on legislative texts, judicial decisions and scientific sources. 5
3) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems in legal practice. 5
4) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of law with a critical approach. 5
5) Informs the relevant people and institutions on legal issues; transfers his thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems in written and verbally. 5
6) Has the infrastructure to try to ensure that concrete disputes are resolved fairly, to follow legal regulations and within this framework. 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 26 78
Midterms 2 4
Total Workload 82