International Law-1

Course Code:

PSIR 313

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

Providing students with the knowledge on the history and theory and the sources of ınternational law and with the related concepts and practices pertaining to "states and governments" and the other entities , juristiction and immunity", "treaties", acquisition of territory", "sea and air space", and with additional introductory analyses on "human rights", "evconomy" ,environment related subjects.

Course Content:

Introductory explanations on the meaning and the function of ınternational law in historical and theoretical framework and preliminary approach to "main personalities in international law", "concept and process of treaty", "territory acquisitiıon and legal consequences", "law of sea and air space" in addition to basics of the

" human rights, environment and economic order" related subjects

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Students will explain the general definitions and concepts relating to international law and establish a logical connection between the theory and historical developments	1,5	1,2,3	A
Students will see differences- -as well as connections- -between international and municipaL LAW, AND UNDERSTAND the state responsibilities.	1,4	1,2,3	A
Students will define the meaning and the position of international organizations, companies and groups with in the comprehensive domain of international law.	2,3,8	1,2,3	A
Students will explain the concepts- -and issues related to- -juristiction, immunity and, will demonstrate a critical understanding on the related concepts and processes of treaty, acquisition of territory, changes of sovereignity over territory and their legal consequences.	3,5,6	1,2,3	A
Student will exhibit his/her knowledge on the law of sea and air spaces, and on the relateed issues on economic and environmental order and state responsibility.	2,3,7	1,2,3	A
Students will express basic knowledge on" peaceful settlement of disputes between states", "international wars " liberation wars.	4,5,7	1,2,3	A

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction: definition and characteristics of international law	P.Malanczuk ,pp. 1-9
2	History and Theory	P.Malanczuk, pp. 10-34
3	Sources of International Law	P.Malanczuk, pp. 35-62
4	International Law and Municipal Law	P.Malanczuk, pp. 63-74
5	States and Governments	P.Malanczuk, pp. 75-90
6	International organizations, individuals,companies and groups	P. Malanczuk, pp 92-108
7	MİDTERM EXAM
8	Juristiction	P. Malanczuk, pp 109-117
9	Immunity from juristiction	P. Malanzcuk, pp 118-129
10	Treaties	P.Malanczuk, pp 130-146
11	Acquisition of territory	P.Malanczuk, pp 147-160
12	Consequences of change of sovereignity over territory/state succession	P.Malanczuk, pp 161-172
13	Law of sea	P.Malanczuk, pp 173-197
14	Air space and outer space	P.Malanczuk, pp 198-208
15	Air space and outer space	P.Malanczuk, pp 198-208

Recommended Sources

Textbook	Peter Malanczuk, Akerhurst's Modern Introduction to International Law, 8th revised ed., New York; Routledge, 2008.
Additional Resources

Material Sharing

Documents
Assignments
Exams	Midterm and final exams

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Evaluation I	2	100
Evaluation II		-
Participation		-
Total	2	50
CONTRIBUTION OF THE PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4		5
1	Students will demonstrate their comprehensive knowledge of the basic concepts and theories of Political Science and International Relations as well as other related disciplines such as Law, Economics and Sociology.					X
2	Students will interpret the structure, institutions and operation of national, international and supranational entities via utilization of the concepts and theories of Political Science and International relations and produce project reports that include possible solutions to problems of such institutions when necessary.					X
3	Students will demonstrate that they have developed a comparative, analytical and interdisciplinary approach vis-à-vis human societies and political systems.				X
4	Students will have improved their skills and awareness of personal responsibility and team membership through conducting group or independent research projects, doing internships and producing their graduation dissertations.	X
5	Students will demonsrate proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collections methods.		X
6	Students will prove their understanding of the rapidly-evolving dynamics of national and global environments requires constant self-assessment, life-long learning, and the ability to formulate innovative solutions to maintain their personal and professional development.		X
7	Students should be able to critically evaluate the body of knowledge in political science, assess self-competency and direct self-learning efforts accordingly.			X
8	Students will implement written and oral communication skills in English and Turkish in both academic and professional settings.				X
9	Students should be able to effectively demonstrate their knowledge of written, oral and reading skills in English both in international institutional settings and follow and interpret the global dynamics of the International Relations discipline.					X
10	Students will demonstrate their social skills and experience required by public or private institutions or in the academia.					X
11	Students will show empathy and respect towards societies other than one’s own.			X
12	Students should be able to effectively utilize computer and information technologies commonly-used in the social sciences.	X
13	Students will interpret domestic and international developments and express opinions, having acquired advanced knowledge and proficiency in the via communication with international scholars and students.			X
14	Students will respect personal, social and academic ethical norms.					X
15	Students should understand the personal, social, and ecological dimensions of social responsibility, and show duties of active and global citizenship.	X
16	Students should know that universality of social-political and legal rights and social justice are the principle components of contemporary society, and that scientific thinking is an essential prerequisite for maintaining social advancement and global competitiveness.			X

ECTS

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	3	48
Evaluation I	1	10	10
Evaluation II	1	10	10
Paper	1	10	10
Total Work Load			126
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5,04
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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