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Course Description Course Name : International Law I Course Code : IR 217 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. A. ASLIBİLGİN Learning Outcomes of the Course : familiarizes the students with the basic principles of international law enable the students to predict the probable judicial resolution of simulated legal disputes Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims at providing an information on the basic principles of Public International Law, besides addressing in particular the law of state responsibility and the settlement of disputes in International Law. Course Contents : International Law I analysis the sources of international law, relations between international and national law, law of treaties, statehood and recognition, general principles of jurisdiction and the acquisition of sovereignty over territory. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 International Society and International Law The relationship between international and natiional law Reading Lecture, question and answer 2 Subjects of International Law Recognition International Organizations Reading Lecture, question and answer 3 United Nations Institutions of the UN Reading Lecture, question and answer 4 International Court of Justice Reading Lecture, question and answer 5 The Sources of international law Reading, homework Lecture, question and answer 6 the law of treaties Reading Lecture, question and answer 7 The Affect of Treaties Reading Lecture, question and answer 8 Mid term exam Studying for exam - 9 Invalidity of treaties Reading, homework Lecture, question and answer 10 Termination of Treaties Reading Lecture, question and answer 11 ratification of international treaties in turkish law Reading Lecture, question and answer 12 judicial review of international treaties Reading Lecture, question and answer 13 customary international law Reading Lecture, question and answer 14 the general principles of international law Reading, homework Lecture, question and answer 15 the difference of eu law from international law Reading Lecture, question and answer 16/17 Final exam Studying for exam -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Pazarcı, Hüseyin, Uluslararası Hukuk Dersleri, İstanbul 2012.  Aslan Gündüz, Milletlerarası Hukuk Dersleri, Beta, İstanbul 2009. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 5 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 1 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 1 5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 2 6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 3 7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 2 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 0 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 0 10 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 0 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4 13 Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 10 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 118 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.72 ECTS Credit: 5